Before summer begins, TSA is reminding U.S. travelers that a REAL ID-compliant license or passport will soon be required to board domestic flights.

TSA warns flyers without a REAL ID may face travel delays at South Carolina airports starting May 7, when the rule is enforced across airports across the US.

With no indication that the government will extend the May 7 deadline any further, travelers are expressing concern that American airports to devolve into chaos from people not having proper identific

The Transportation Security Administration will enforce the REAL ID law starting May 7, requiring compliant IDs for airport security. Non-compliance may cause delays.

Some Americans are scrambling and waiting in long lines to get their Real IDs before this week's deadline. Starting May 7th, if you don't have a new state-issued Real ID or passport, you may have a problem traveling.

Yes, if a traveler wants to get through a TSA Security checkpoint on or after May 7, 2025, their ID card must be upgraded with the Real ID status.