The Real ID Act will go into effect May 7. After that date, American travelers will need an ID that complies with the Real ID requirements in order to pass through U.S. airport security checkpoints — ...

REAL ID clears TSA for domestic trips, but it is not a passport. Knowing the difference prevents last-minute chaos at gates.

Planning to travel within the country this spring? Starting on May 7, 2025, your regular driver license won't work to board domestic flights, or access certain federal fractalities. Instead, you'll ...

Passports, passport cards and Global Entry cards are all acceptable forms of ID if you don't have a Real ID. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click ...

Any traveler who has waited in the snaking customs lines at the airport has probably wondered how to apply for Global Entry. Members of the program essentially have a fast pass through the US Customs ...

Global Entry can shorten your wait at security and U.S. Customs. It's a great value, even for infrequent travelers. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when ...