Travelers need a REAL ID or compliant identification to pass through TSA checkpoints. Here's what to know in 2026.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP/NEXSTAR) — In roughly a year, you’ll need a special identification card, known as a REAL ID, in order to fly domestically, visit certain federal facilities, or enter a nuclear ...
Starting May 7, air travelers will need a Real ID-compliant driver license or identification card, or an acceptable alternative like a passport. Real ID-compliant cards are marked with a star marking ...