TSA Could Hit Some Travelers With a New $45 Fee

TSA officials say the charge helps pay for additional resources needed to carry out more intensive screening.
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TSA will charge $45 if you travel without REAL ID. Here's what to know

Big changes are coming to airport security that could affect your wallet. Starting in February, the TSA is rolling out new policies that may require some travelers to pay a fee just to get through ...
NJ.com

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

Be prepared to pay at TSA security checkpoints if you don’t have an acceptable form of identification. Starting Feb. 1, 2026, those who don’t show a REAL ID compliant drivers license, passport or ...
Columbus Dispatch

Traveling for Christmas? A rundown TSA changes in 2025, including bans and new security rules

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) ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Make sure you know these TSA rules before flying home

If you're travelling home after the holidays, it's important to review the changes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) made in 2025. With a battery ban enacted, Real ID requirements ...
Palm Beach Post

Flying for Christmas? TSA made changes, what to know before you go

The TSA expects to screen 44.3 million travelers between Dec. 19, 2025, and Jan. 4, 2026. Travelers are now required to have a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification to ...
The Florida Times-Union

TSA will charge $45 if you travel without REAL ID. Here's what to know

Starting in February 2026, the TSA will charge a $45 fee for travelers without a REAL ID or other accepted identification. The fee covers the cost of additional identity verification required for ...