Travelers without REAL ID face new $45 TSA fee
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Travelers who don't present an acceptable form of ID to TSA agents will now be able to pay ahead of time or at the airport — but it doesn't mean they're guaranteed to fly.
Anyone flying without a REAL ID or passport must pay $45 screening fee starting this weekend. No Real ID? Then pay optional $45: New TSA rule to go into effect Feb. 1 The charge, which is called the TSA ConfirmID fee, goes into effect on Sunday.
A new alternative identity verification program for flyers without Real ID began Feb. 1. TSA urges Arizonans to get Real IDs before their travels.
The government's standard $97 fee is just a start for some people. The State Department offers to send travelers a passport in a hurry for an extra $60 plus overnight delivery costs. Some private companies offer speedy service for $180 or more. Passport photos typically cost $15.