TSA ConfirmID Begins February 1

Are you planning on flying on or after February 1, 2026? Read this information to get prepared for upcoming changes the TSA has just announced:

Starting February 1, 2026, travelers 18 years and older who arrive at a TSA checkpoint without an acceptable ID may be required to pay a $45 identity verification fee through TSA ConfirmID. TSA strongly recommends traveling with a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification. Passengers with a valid ID will not be charged.

Acceptable IDs include:

Passport (book, card, or digital)
State-issued Enhanced Driver's License
DHS Trusted Traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI)
U.S. Military ID (including dependents)
Enhanced Tribal Cards
TWIC

To learn more about TSA ConfirmID visit: https://www.tsa.gov/tsaconfirm-id
To see the full list of acceptable IDs, visit: https://bit.ly/TSA45Fee

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