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US agency will charge $45 fee for air passengers without REAL IDs (www.reuters.com)
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The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said on Monday it will begin charging air travelers $45 on February 1 if their IDs do not meet stricter federal standards, a move aimed at encouraging travelers to get the enhanced identity documents.

In May 2025, the TSA began enforcing the standards known as "REAL ID" but gave warnings and conducted enhanced screening for passengers without the new IDs. TSA officials said they would urge passengers without REAL IDs to obtain them or pay the fee before arriving at the airport. The $45 fee will cover travel for a 10-day period.

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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 4 points 7 months ago

Do you still get to be felt up? I mean $45 feels like a bargain. Would be nice to pay 10 more for them not to use the gloves.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So technically we never Had to get this real id? What a fucking scam.

[–] ferrule@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 months ago

it isn't about safety anymore, it's about making money.

[–] Captainvaqina@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So what if I use my passport?

[–] firebarrage@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

Passports count as a real id. They're fine to use