The enforcement deadline for the REAL ID Act has arrived, prompting discussions about its necessity and impact on security in the U.S. airport system. Despite twenty years without it, critics note that enforcing REAL ID may introduce higher costs and stricter documentation requirements for individuals already holding state IDs. Although the TSA maintains it is not a national ID, concerns about privacy with digital IDs remain prevalent. Fortunately, travelers have alternatives to REAL ID for domestic flights, including state-compliant IDs, passports, and other accepted documentation, providing some flexibility without added bureaucracy.
While TSA states this is not a national ID or a federal database, we are still watchful of the mechanisms that have pivoted to potential privacy issues.
Passports and passport cards are accepted alternatives to REAL ID for domestic flights, which might save you a trip to the DMV.
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