If You Don't Have a Real ID by Now, Prepare to Wait Much Longer at the Airport

REAL ID checks are set to disrupt travel at airports across U.S.

U.S. travellers are facing additional complications from a new federal identification rule that threatens to snarl operations at the nation’s airports just ahead of the summer rush.

The Real ID deadline is here. What travelers need to know

Federal enforcement of the REAL ID begins Wednesday, May 7. That means travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or other accepted form of identification, like a passport, to get through security before a domestic U.S. flight. According to the DMV, as of May 1, 19.5 million REAL IDs have been issued, which is about 58% of Californians who are eligible. There...

What to know about the REAL ID deadline on Wednesday

Wednesday is the day. If you’re flying anywhere in the U.S., your standard, state-issued ID without the gold star in the corner will no longer get you through the gates at the airport. The state Department of Motor Vehicles says over 2 million people in our state have a REAL ID and 31,000 of them were processed last month. This...

Flying without a Real ID? Here's what to know at the airport

The TSA said that starting Wednesday, it will no longer accept driver's licenses and other forms of ID that don't comply with Real ID requirements.

The Real ID deadline is finally here. How bad will it get at airports as long-delayed rules hit?

The deadline to comply with the Real ID law is May 7, and experts say travelers should expect delays.

If You Don't Have a Real ID by Now, Prepare to Wait Much Longer at the Airport

You can still fly in the US without a Real ID -- but don't be surprised by the long lines and wait times.