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TSA Sets $45 Fee for Travelers Without Acceptable ID Starting Feb. 1, 2026

The charge funds TSA’s Confirm.ID system to shift identity‑verification costs from taxpayers to the travelers who use it.

TSA Sets $45 Fee for Flyers Without REAL ID Starting Feb. 1, 2026

TSA Clarifies Costco Cards Are Not Acceptable ID for Airport Security