US EditionMSP travelers saw minimal delays on first day of REAL ID requirement
- On May 7, 2025, TSA officers began enforcing REAL ID requirements for domestic air travel at airports including Milwaukee Mitchell and Minneapolis-St. Paul International.
- This enforcement followed years of delays and public outreach aimed at ensuring travelers present federally compliant IDs or acceptable alternatives such as passports or military IDs.
- Most travelers complied smoothly with the new rules, with many using passports or military IDs, while those without compliant IDs received informational flyers and could face additional screening.
- Security wait times at Minneapolis-St. Paul stayed under five minutes, and TSA spokesperson Lorie Dankers explained that travelers lacking compliant IDs will be given informational materials and could undergo further screening before being allowed to fly.
- The rollout suggests continued enforcement will proceed with travelers advised to verify their ID compliance to avoid delays ahead of full enforcement in 2027.
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TSA reports no major issues in Iowa on first day of Real ID - Radio Iowa
The spokesperson for the TSA in Iowa and other Midwest states says they made it through the first day of the Real ID requirement without any real issues. “We saw smooth operations at airports across the region, no major disruption, and the majority of passengers in compliance, which is great news,” according to Jessica Mayle […]
On first day of Real ID requirement, travelers at MSP find minimal hassle - Albert Lea Tribune
By Mark Zdechlik, Minnesota Public Radio News After lots of warnings about potential delays at security checkpoints on the first day of Real ID requirements, travelers passing through the Twin Cities airport on Wednesday encountered minimal wait times — and in general, an unexpectedly positive atmosphere. “I was surprised at how good it was, but people follow the rules in Minnesota,” said traveler Teri Trullinger, who was heading to Florida. “It…
On first day of Real ID requirement, travelers at MSP find minimal hassle - Austin Daily Herald
By Mark Zdechlik After lots of warnings about potential delays at security checkpoints on the first day of Real ID requirements, travelers passing through the Twin Cities airport on Wednesday encountered minimal wait times — and in general, an unexpectedly positive atmosphere. “I was surprised at how good it was, but people follow the rules in Minnesota,” said traveler Teri Trullinger, who was heading to Florida. “It’s very calm here today,” sai…
First day of REAL ID requirement at airports goes smooth
Most airports around the United States operated smoothly as new REAL ID requirements took effect because travelers without the updated document were still allowed to move through security easily. Those without the IDs were given flyers informing them that going…
Real ID’s debut at Southern California airports goes smoothly
The first morning of Real ID didn’t cause chaos at Southern California airports, as the long-delayed security enhancement born in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy took flight for the first time. A Transportation Security Administration official said that on Wednesday, May 7, the streams of flyers going through checkpoints to get to flights was drifting along real well. “I’ve been in contact with the team out there all morning since we opened, and it…
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