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On Nov. 20, the Transportation Security Administration proposed charging adults $18 at U.S. airport security checkpoints if they lack a REAL ID or passport, without listing a start date.
The 9/11 Commission recommended federal standards for state IDs, and Congress passed the REAL ID law in 2005, but implementation was repeatedly delayed before requirements took effect earlier this year.
The proposed modernized alternative identity-verification program would use biometric kiosks with biometric and biographic matching, including facial-matching software TSA has tested, allowing a traveler to pass without an ID for a 10-day period though verification isn’t guaranteed.
Travelers could face operational uncertainty because the fee is optional but unclear if nonpayment bars flying, TSA may deny repeat offenders, Trusted Traveler programs and CLEAR members risk extra screening, and children are exempt.
TSA said revenue from the proposed fee would fund airport identity-verification technology, and in Oregon a REAL ID costs an extra $30 plus standard license fees, more than paying for itself after two $18 fees.

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Airports could start charging travelers $18 to get through security if they don’t have REAL IDs

The Transportation Security Administration has proposed the fee at all U.S. airports for travelers without REAL IDs, passports or other approved ID.

3 days ago·Portland, United States

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The TSA Is Debuting An $18 ID Program, And People Have A Lot To Say About It

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3 days ago·New York, United States

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TSA to offer $18 ID verification program for travelers without REAL IDs

Travelers attempting to fly without a REAL ID or passport could face a new airport security screening program fee, according to a notice posted on the Federal Register. On Thursday, TSA announced the modernized alternative identity-verification program which would allow travelers without REAL IDs to get 10 days of airport security access for $18. Participation in [...]

3 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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