Starting Sunday, US air travelers without a REAL ID or other accepted forms of identification will be charged $45 to verify their identity through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) ConfirmID process.
The TSA has implemented this new fee as part of its efforts to enforce compliance with federal security regulations. The fee is optional, but it can speed up the verification process and provide an added layer of security for airlines.
To access the TSA website and pay the fee, travelers will need to visit tsa.gov/ConfirmID and enter their legal name and travel dates. Payment methods accepted include debit and credit cards, Venmo, and PayPal.
Once the payment is made, passengers will receive a payment receipt via email, which they must show at airport checkpoints along with a government-issued ID. The TSA recommends that travelers pay the fee before arriving at the airport to minimize delays.
Travelers without a REAL ID or other accepted forms of identification are not exempt from paying the $45 fee. In fact, failing to comply may result in being turned away at airport security.
The REAL ID is a federally compliant state-issued license or identification card that meets enhanced requirements mandated after the 9/11 attacks. The ID features a white star on a yellow circle and has been required since May, but travelers without it were still allowed through security with extra screening and warnings.
It's worth noting that not all airlines may require passengers to show their REAL ID at check-in. Some airlines may accept other forms of identification, such as a passport or trusted traveler cards, in lieu of the REAL ID.
Overall, the $45 fee is an additional expense for air travelers who do not have a REAL ID or other accepted forms of identification. However, it can provide an added layer of security and speed up the verification process for airlines and airports.
The TSA has implemented this new fee as part of its efforts to enforce compliance with federal security regulations. The fee is optional, but it can speed up the verification process and provide an added layer of security for airlines.
To access the TSA website and pay the fee, travelers will need to visit tsa.gov/ConfirmID and enter their legal name and travel dates. Payment methods accepted include debit and credit cards, Venmo, and PayPal.
Once the payment is made, passengers will receive a payment receipt via email, which they must show at airport checkpoints along with a government-issued ID. The TSA recommends that travelers pay the fee before arriving at the airport to minimize delays.
Travelers without a REAL ID or other accepted forms of identification are not exempt from paying the $45 fee. In fact, failing to comply may result in being turned away at airport security.
The REAL ID is a federally compliant state-issued license or identification card that meets enhanced requirements mandated after the 9/11 attacks. The ID features a white star on a yellow circle and has been required since May, but travelers without it were still allowed through security with extra screening and warnings.
It's worth noting that not all airlines may require passengers to show their REAL ID at check-in. Some airlines may accept other forms of identification, such as a passport or trusted traveler cards, in lieu of the REAL ID.
Overall, the $45 fee is an additional expense for air travelers who do not have a REAL ID or other accepted forms of identification. However, it can provide an added layer of security and speed up the verification process for airlines and airports.
... now I'm good to go at the airport with my government-issued ID 
. But seriously, gotta say, I'm a bit surprised that they're adding another cost to air travel without a REAL ID. It's like, we already have to deal with so much hassle when traveling, right? 
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... and the fact that you can pay the fee online is super convenient 
. Just hope there aren't too many people who get turned away at airport security because of this new fee... that'd be a real bummer 
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especially those who don't have a REAL ID or other accepted forms of ID 
$45 is still a pretty steep fee, you know? 
And what if they can't afford it? 
It's like, airlines and airports are already checking IDs for security, so this new fee feels like an added burden 
What I wish is that they'd find ways to make the process easier for everyone, instead of adding more costs 
I mean, who thought it was a good idea to make air travel more expensive because some people can't be bothered to get a REAL ID? 
That's just not fair.
I'm never flying again... just kidding, sorta 
But seriously, can't they just make it a requirement or something instead of adding another fee? It feels like we're being nickel-and-dimed to death at the airports. I mean, I get that security is important and all, but come on! A $45 fee seems excessive...
Those white stars on IDs are kinda creepy, lol, but seriously though, if it means avoiding any extra hassle or delays, I can see why people would wanna shell out that cash 
I think this fee is just another example of how system can be slow to adapt and make life easier for everyone. 
. I mean, come on, $45 just to verify their identity? It's like they're trying to make traveling more expensive than ever. And what if ppl can't afford it? Like, really can't? They'll be stuck at the airport with no way out 
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is that allowed too?
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That's gotta be a real buzzkill. So yeah, paying that $45 fee might seem like an extra hassle, but think about it this way: it's like investing in your own safety and security 
. We all need to feel secure and protected, especially when we're on the go 
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. I mean, some airlines might be okay with other forms of ID, but that doesn't mean we should all have to play by those rules 
️ i guess its good that airlines can speed up the process but who's gonna enforce this tho? i mean, what happens if some ppl dont show up with their IDs at security? idk about me but i'm just worried about those people 