TSA Has Proposed A New Controversial Fee That May Start As Early As January

Back in May, travelers were scrambling over the REAL ID deadline .

Since then, REAL ID has caused some headaches at airports across the United States. Travelers claim they were denied by TSA, despite the fact that they had legal REAL IDs.

REAL ID Quick Facts:

Goal: Enhance security and integrity of government-issued IDs.

Deadline: Final enforcement deadline was on May 7, 2025.

Application: At your state's driver's licensing agency

Alternative to REAL ID: U.S. passport, passport card, Global Entry card, or military ID.

Children under 18: REAL ID not required.

Now, other rule changes are potentially looming regarding REAL ID. According to a recent proposal from the Transportation Security Administration, a new fee may be levied on passengers who don't follow a certain rule.

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