"According to a notice published by TSA in the federal register, the new program will provide a "technology-enabled alternative" to attempt to verify travelers' identities without a physical Real ID, such as a driver's license or passport. Travelers who choose to use the new program will submit biographical information and/or biometric data, like a facial recognition scan, in order to prove their identity."
"In order to use the new technology in place of a physical ID check, travelers will need to pay the $18 levy. Passengers who pay the fee can then use the system for 10 days, which would cover many travelers' return journeys as well. The agency says charging fliers would help cover the cost of the new technology and allow them to "substantially" expand the service to a larger number of airports across the nation."
TSA has proposed an $18 fee for travelers who lack a Real ID to use a technology-enabled identity verification alternative at airport security checkpoints. The program will allow travelers to submit biographical information and/or biometric data, such as facial recognition scans, to prove identity. Paid access lasts 10 days and aims to cover return trips. TSA says the fee will help cover technology costs and permit substantial expansion of the service to more airports. Real ID rules effective May 2025 require enhanced driver's licenses, passports, Global Entry cards, or other federal IDs. Travelers without Real ID are currently redirected for manual vetting and may face additional searches and pat-downs.
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