Kristi Noem, head of the DHS, announced travelers without a REAL ID can fly after May 7, but may face additional scrutiny at TSA checks. She noted that 81% of travelers already comply with the REAL ID, which enhances identification security. Alongside REAL IDs, passports and tribal IDs will be accepted for travel. Although delays on the REAL ID's implementation have occurred post-COVID-19, it will now take effect as a measure to prevent fraudulent identifications and enhance security in federal access.
Kristi Noem stated that while travelers without a REAL ID can still fly after May 7, they may face extra scrutiny at TSA checkpoints.
Noem emphasized that the majority of travelers (81%) already possess REAL IDs, and alternatives like passports will also be accepted.
The REAL ID act aims to enhance security by creating a more reliable and secure form of identification and will be necessary for certain federal access.
Despite previous delays in implementation, DHS confirmed the REAL ID requirements will be enforced starting May 7, despite calls for further postponement.
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