It's been nearly four months since REAL ID enforcement began but wait times remain at an all-time high at Maine Bureau of ...

As of May 7, a Real ID-compliant license is needed to fly within the U.S. But you can use other options like a passport or ...

Real ID requirements are in effect for air transportation. However, travelers may still be able to clear TSA security checkpoints without it.

The Trump administration can handle a little more risk—a little more balance—and lead us to airline security policies that save more lives by further opening the skies.

Air travelers across the United States are experiencing a shift in airport security procedures as the Transportation Security ...

For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports.

D epartment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that travelers will no longer be required to remove their shoes when going through Transportation Security Administration ...

When was the Real ID deadline? The deadline to have a Real ID-compliant identification was May 7, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security offers an online tool to check whether you have ...

In a story published July 17, 2025, about new airport security rules, The Associated Press misspelled the name of an airline ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that U.S. air travelers no longer need to remove their shoes at airport security, citing advanced screening technology.

Passengers and officials at Central Illinois Regional Airport report a positive reception of the abolishment of the TSA shoe ...

If you want the convenience of using your driver’s license or identification card to board domestic flights, then you’ll need to get a REAL ID. Passports (or passport cards in some cases) are always ...