Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the airport.

In a rule that took effect May 7, all U.S. residents 18 and older who are flying domestically are required to have Real ID-compliant documentation. The requirement stems from the 2005 Real ID Act that ...

The deadline for Americans who want a REAL ID to travel domestically or enter some federal buildings is May 7, 2025. The REAL ID Act was first approved by Congress in 2005, and all 50 states have ...

Despite testimony that the measure will harm unhoused and other vulnerable populations in Central Arkansas and will make cities less safe, an Arkansas House committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that ...