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Starting Feb. 1, 2026, U.S. travelers without acceptable ID face a $45 fee to board domestic flights via TSA’s ConfirmID process.
Starting February 1, 2026, U.S. travelers without a REAL ID, passport, or other acceptable ID may face a $45 non-refundable fee to board domestic flights if they use the TSA’s ConfirmID process for identity verification.
The process, which can take 10 to 30 minutes or longer, is valid for 10 days and covers additional screening costs.
Illinois residents without a REAL ID—identified by a gold star—should obtain one to avoid the fee.
Acceptable alternatives include U.S. passports, passport cards, military IDs, and DHS trusted traveler cards.
Officials urge travelers to secure compliant ID in advance to prevent delays and extra expenses.
A partir del 1 de febrero de 2026, los viajeros estadounidenses sin identificación aceptable enfrentarán una tarifa de $ 45 para abordar vuelos domésticos a través del proceso de ConfirmID de TSA.