TSA Deems Costco Membership Cards Invalid for Domestic Air Travel
- On May 7, 2025, the TSA enforced a federally mandated rule requiring travelers to present a passport or a REAL ID-compliant state ID for domestic flights in the U.S.
- This requirement stems from a 2005 law enacted after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to improve airport security by standardizing ID validation.
- TSA clarified that a Costco membership card does not meet REAL ID standards and presenting it will cause delays, despite rumors suggesting otherwise.
- TSA spokesperson Lorie Dankers explained to SFGATE that while a Costco card might help start identity verification, it cannot replace a compliant ID and will prolong screening.
- The enforcement aims to minimize disruption for compliant travelers but signals stricter screening for those lacking REAL ID, reinforcing the need to use approved identification.
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TSA Begs Travelers to Stop Presenting a Costco Membership Card Instead of a Passport
Attention, Americans! Next time you fly, the folks at the Transportation Safety Administration have a simple reminder: no, your Costco Membership is not a valid form of ID. The bizarre reminder came days ago, amidst a renewed flurry of web traffic — and presumably some attempts at the security checkpoint — checking whether the almighty wholesale retail pass will get you to past the gate and onto your flight. "We love hotdogs and rotisserie chick…
TSA tells Americans their Costco cards won't fly at airport security despite love for hot dogs
The Transportation Security Administration warned travelers that Costco cards cannot be used as valid identification at airport security, debunking widespread misinformation.
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