Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.

Today is the deadline for millions of Americans to have a Real ID — the new standard identification card that will be required to board domestic flights or access some federal buildings. Alternative ...

Time is up: Starting Wednesday, most U.S. travelers without a passport are required to have a REAL ID to board domestic flights. After more than a decade of warning this day would come, the ...

For those who are planning to travel by plane this holiday season, more than a ticket will be needed to board. Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board a federally regulated ...

Beginning May 7, 2025, adult travelers must have REAL ID-compliant identification Driver's licensing agencies in all states and Washington, D.C., are issuing REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and ...

This story is part of CT Mirror Explains, an ongoing effort to distill our wide-ranging reporting into a "what you need to know" format and provide practical information to our readers. Editor’s Note: ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has taken to social media to clarify that Costco cards do not count as REAL ID, in an effort to clear up confusion following the implementation of new ...