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| U.S. airports will soon begin turning away flyers without upgraded ID |
| 2019-10-31 |
| Oct. 30 (UPI) -- A major security change at U.S. airports that can prevent passengers from boarding their flights is less than a year away. The upgrade is part of a federal law passed in 2005 that calls for a more secure form of ID for the tens of millions of flyers in the United States each year, Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, all U.S. air travelers will be required to present identification compliant with the Real ID Act. The program has been gradually rolled out on a state-by-state basis over the last 14 years, but hasn't yet been federally mandated for all states. That will change a year from now. The law establishes a new set of minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards -- based on a recommendation by the 9/11 Commission in 2004. Beginning next October, travelers will not be able to board any domestic flight without an upgraded Real ID card -- denoted by a star in the upper right corner. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #16 From the link above: Identification Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Permanent resident card Border crossing card State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential In coordination with its DHS counterparts, TSA has identified acceptable alternate identification for use in special circumstances at the checkpoint. A weapon permit is not an acceptable form of identification. A temporary driver's license is not an acceptable form of identification. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2019-10-31 13:28 |
| #15 DHS Real ID FAQs |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2019-10-31 13:24 |
| #14 Look it up on your state DMV site. I think the only acceptable alternative is a pasport |
| Posted by: Frank G 2019-10-31 12:42 |
| #13 Does anybody know if a federally issued military ID could be used instead of a Real ID compliant driver's license? I'm retired from the Navy,and I always carry my id. |
| Posted by: Rambler in Virginia 2019-10-31 12:05 |
| #12 Shouldn't airlines have asked for RealID or equivalent when booking? |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2019-10-31 12:01 |
| #11 I'm not saying it's the fault of individuals necessarily. It most certainly is the fault of every state that resisted implementing Real ID on a timely basis. Yes, it's going to cause problems at the airport just like the people who bring their stuff to the post office and think packing supplies are free at the counter. I see it all the time. Such people really don't deserve anyone's sympathy. The disruption can be minimized by not letting people without Real ID inside the terminal to begin with. Harsh if it derails someone's holiday? Afraid so. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2019-10-31 11:58 |
| #10 M. Murcek you may be factually right, but I'm betting the americans that don't pay attention to anything causing major hassles by showing up without the correct ID. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2019-10-31 11:36 |
| #9 Got my REAL ID in September. I had the proper documents and it only took me slightly longer than usual DL. Having a passport helps |
| Posted by: Frank G 2019-10-31 10:50 |
| #8 The Real ID deadline has never been a secret. The states that said "it would cost too much" were told that wasn't an excuse. There have been deadline extensions already. Those of us with Real ID say "Your lack of planning does not constitute a crisis on our part." |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2019-10-31 10:46 |
| #7 The mess that will create at airport will be ruinous as most people won't be prepared and will freak when turned away. This will cause the Feds to push back the date of compliance giving everyone another month or two to get their ID. Also a compliance date of OCT is as stupid as you can get as you'll cause a fuss throughout the holidays. A compliance date of Feb/March on the other hand allows you to bombard the holiday travelers with last chance notes. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2019-10-31 09:52 |
| #6 Depends on whose passport you're referring to. Memory hole link for passport office fiasco. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2019-10-31 08:17 |
| #5 Actually, passports may be obtainable for the 1 million+ illegals who've stolen Social Security #s from citizens. Just depends on how well maintained are State's databases for those who've suffered identity theft. I wouldn't assume they're well maintained and completely accurate in this area. |
| Posted by: Lex 2019-10-31 08:11 |
| #4 Ref #1: ...or a valid up to date passport...geeezzz. Proof of citizenship needed for a passport. Quite obviously passports are racist. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2019-10-31 07:43 |
| #3 ...ask our black robed tyrants. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2019-10-31 07:40 |
| #2 But voting without ID is OK? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2019-10-31 02:07 |
| #1 ...or a valid up to date passport...geeezzz. |
| Posted by: crazyhorse 2019-10-31 01:39 |