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No Real ID? A New $45 TSA Fee Kicks In for 2026 Travelers
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Summary
- Starting February 1, 2026, US air travelers without a Real ID-compliant ID (or other accepted document) can pay a $45 TSA 'ConfirmID' fee to verify their identity for a 10-day travel window.
- More than 94% of passengers already use a Real ID or acceptable ID, marked with a star on compliant licenses.
- The alternative verification can add 10-30 minutes at the checkpoint, so officials urge travelers to get a Real ID.
The question
The $45 Real ID workaround fee unfairly penalizes travelers.
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