A deadline is quickly approaching for air travelers to have an updated Real ID. On May 7, anyone looking to board a plane, or even enter certain federal facilities, will need to have IDs that are in ...

Passengers and crew walk to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint while traveling at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, on November 26, 2025.

With the deadline for obtaining a REAL ID just one week away, some who are wary of making the change or who have already done so and now regret their decision may be asking if they can return to ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Americans will soon have to get a REAL ID document for traveling via plane within the country, with just over 100 days ...

Several DMV offices will be open early but only for those applying for a Real ID. The TSA accepts other forms of identification if you want to travel domestically without a Real ID. Despite the ...

It’s May 5, 2025, and I’m taking one last trip to San Francisco International Airport without the coveted golden bear on my driver’s license. As I reach the front of the TSA PreCheck line at the San ...

Starting May 7, a REAL ID or other approved ID will be required for domestic flights. Check your license for a star—if it’s missing, you may need to upgrade at ...