‘Some wiggle room,’ travel expert says of REAL ID deadline

Longer wait times expected amid TSA outage at MAF

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Officials with the Midland International Air and Space Port have alerted the community about longer than average wait times Thursday. This comes amid an outage involving one of the TSA machines. To avoid delays, airport officials have recommended arriving at least two hours before a flight. You can stay up to date on all airport news here.

Airports warn of longer wait times after REAL ID rollout

Local airports urge passengers to prepare for longer wait times after REAL ID enforcement took effect on Wednesday.

‘Some wiggle room,’ travel expert says of REAL ID deadline

(NewsNation) — After a 20-year waiting game, REAL ID requirements for Americans flying within the U.S. took effect Wednesday. Travelers without REAL ID-compliant identification can still fly, but they should anticipate longer wait times in airport security, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Small-business owners looking to offset tariff costs The TSA has advised travelers without a REAL ID to arrive at the airport at…

Travelers at Louisville's airport without REAL ID face longer TSA screening starting Wednesday

Starting Wednesday, if you don't have a REAL ID, you're still flying — but not without some extra steps.

Real ID deadline sparks confusion and panic for some travelers at Baton Rouge Airport

BATON ROUGE - Confusion arose among travelers at the airport today as the long-anticipated REAL ID deadline for airline travel arrived. Some travelers were caught off guard, unsure if they could board their flights.The REAL ID deadline is May 7th, which caused some confusion and worry for travelers at the Baton Rouge Airport."They just say you need the REAL ID and then you start freaking out that you're not able to fly out," Ashley Pernicone, wh…

New ID Needed – 710am KURV

Starting today, an updated driver’s license called the REAL ID will be needed to get through airport security. So, what if you don’t have one? Patty Mancha, who’s a TSA spokeswoman for Texas, says that travelers will be pulled out of the security line. They’ll be interviewed by an agent to determine their identity. So, if you don’t have a REAL ID and need to fly, she says come to the airport even earlier than normal.