Important TSA Change effective Feb. 1. They must a REAL ID or Passport or pay a $45 fee.
As of February 1, 2026, the TSA will charge a $45 fee for travelers without a REAL ID or another acceptable ID (like a passport) to use their alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, for a 10-day travel period, encouraging travelers to get their REAL ID from their state DMV before flying.
What this means for travelers:
If you have a REAL ID or Passport: No change, just present it as usual.
If you don’t have a REAL ID/Passport: You’ll need to pay $45 for a temporary pass (TSA Confirm.ID) to verify your identity at the checkpoint.
Payment: The fee can be paid online beforehand or at the airport, and it covers 10 days of travel.
Purpose: This new fee and system aim to ensure everyone passing through security is verified, with the TSA urging people to get their REAL ID now to avoid fees and delays.
Posted: December 5th, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History.