Is TSA charging a fee? What happens if you don't have Real ID

TSA Confirm ID, an alternative identity verification program for flyers without Real ID, began Feb. 1. Here's what it will cost travelers to use it.
The Hill

Flying without a REAL ID? Getting through TSA could cost you under proposed program

(NEXSTAR) — Back in May, after several years of delays, authorities began imposing the REAL ID requirement to board flights and enter nuclear power plants and certain federal buildings. While ...
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No Real ID Or Passport? You Can Still Fly, But It'll Cost You

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new program called the Modernized Alternative Identity Verification. This is an operational adaptation which builds upon current ...

What is TSA ConfirmID? What to know about new Real ID program

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration plans to introduce a Real ID verification service in February for those without one. See details.
Investopedia

TSA Will Soon Charge $45 If You Forget Your ID—But Here's How to Avoid It

TSA’s Confirm.ID program offers a $45 backup option for travelers who arrive at the airport without acceptable ID KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP via Getty Images REAL ID enforcement began May 7, 2025, ...