US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

US air travelers who do not have REAL IDs will face a $45 fee. The Transportation Security Administration will begin enforcing this fee for travelers without REAL IDs starting in 2023. REAL IDs are a form of identification that meets federal security standards and are required for air travel within the US. Travelers are encouraged to obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card to avoid the additional fee.