TSA Confirms Early Success of ConfirmID as REAL ID Enforcement Tightens
TSA reports strong early results from the rollout of ConfirmID, a paid identity verification option for travelers without REAL ID, as airport compliance rates rise nationwide.
REAL ID is a U.S. federal standard for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. It’s required for boarding domestic flights and entering certain federal facilities in the United States. Travelers must ensure their ID is REAL ID–compliant or carry an alternative approved document, such as a passport.
TSA reports strong early results from the rollout of ConfirmID, a paid identity verification option for travelers without REAL ID, as airport compliance rates rise nationwide.
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