For those who are planning to travel by plane this holiday season, more than a ticket will be needed to board. Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board a federally regulated ...

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

The REAL ID deadline has passed, but other forms of identification are accepted for air travel. REAL IDs are still required for accessing certain federal facilities. You can still get a REAL ID after ...