TSA begins $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID
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I am old enough to remember when the rules regarding bringing liquids on flights changed in 2006. At the time, we thought that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would put the rule in place for a brief time while security measures were tightened in the years following 9/11.
In November 2025, TSA revealed it would start requiring non-REAL ID travelers to pay an $18 fee to get through security at the airport. The administration later increased the fee to $45, effective Feb. 1, 2026, according to the TSA website.
A jar of peanut butter might seem like an innocent snack, but at airport security checkpoints across the United States, it can quickly become contraband. Every day, TSA officers confiscate countless everyday items from travelers who unknowingly violate federal regulations.
The changes allow passengers without a Real ID card to still fly - for an extra fee.
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TSA Is Rolling Out A Major Change In February—Here’s What You Need To Know
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Traveling this week to see friends and family in time for Christmas? Before you hit the road to the airport, it's important to keep in mind the changes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) made in 2025. With a battery ban enacted, Real ID ...
Airport security screening has been around for more than two decades in the U.S. Travelers are aware of the basic rules for carry-on baggage: you can only