The TSA has proposed an $18 fee at security checkpoints for travelers who forget their Real ID or passport at the airport. This fee would cover the cost of a new biometric kiosk system to verify a passenger's identity. The proposed system would allow a ...

Starting February 1, 2026, TSA will charge travelers $45 to pass through security without a Real ID or other valid identification. The fee covers a new biometric kiosk system that verifies a passenger's identity, allowing them to travel without ID for 10 days.

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