Starting next year, passengers will need to pay an additional $45 fee for identity verification services when flying in the United States.

Starting February 1, 2024, if you are taking a domestic flight within the United States and do not have a specially certified Real ID or passport, but only a regular ID or driver's license, you can choose to use TSA's "Confirm.ID" service to verify your identity.

Fee amount: The cost of using this service is $45.

Real ID refers to an identification document that meets the requirements of the U.S. Real ID Act, which is a unified security standard set by the federal government. It becomes an important form of identification for domestic flights, federal buildings, and other locations starting May 7, 2025. This type of document has a star symbol in the top right corner as a federal certification mark.

If you currently hold a driver's license with a Real ID logo, or have other recognized documents such as a passport, this new fee policy in 2026 will not apply to you, and you can board flights normally as usual.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1850361398828044/

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