Niners Wire

Can I use my passport instead of Real ID? What to know when flying

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the airport.

Why 6% of travelers could soon have to pay $45 for TSA screening

The TSA says 6% of travelers still aren't using REAL ID-compliant documents at airports and warns they'll have to pay a new ...

‘It’s all about the money!’ Outrage over TSA’s new $45 fee

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, those who don’t show a REAL ID compliant drivers license, passport or other form of identification at ...

Real ID vs passport. Answers to questions, and explaining ConfirmID

Starting Feb. 1, passengers without an acceptable form of ID can verify their ID using TSA ConfirmID. It'll cost $45.
WMUR

Can I still get a passport or driver's license during the government shutdown?

U.S. congressional lawmakers have failed to agree on a spending package for the new fiscal year, which triggered a federal government shutdown on Wednesday.Many Americans are wondering how the ...