The REAL ID Act of 2005 requires state-issued ID cards to comply with federal security regulations for the holders to access federal facilities and board flights within the United States. Twenty years ...

A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States. (Rick Bowmer/AP) Military-connected travelers should be ...

Identification cards issued by the Defense Department will continue to be accepted by the Transportation Security Administration for domestic airline travel after the May 7 deadline for travelers who ...

NORFOLK, Va. — After 20 years, it's finally time. Everyone flying in the U.S. will need a REAL ID, an Enhanced ID, a passport, or another form of accepted identification to fly domestically, beginning ...

As of today, May 7, 2025, the long-awaited REAL ID requirement is officially in effect across the United States. After years of delays and mounting anticipation, travelers must now show a REAL ...

Military-connected travelers should be able to board domestic flights simply by showing their military ID, as Transportation Security Administration officers are trained to accept them in lieu of a ...