Marketplace All-in-One Not REAL ID-compliant? Get ready to pay up.
Dec 4, 2025
Passengers without a REAL ID face a $45 fee for extra TSA screening, targeting infrequent travelers. Meanwhile, as we gaze to the stars, the podcast explores developing communications systems on the moon, including LunaNet for navigation. Learn how lunar regolith can be transformed into structures and vital resources, plus the proposed power strategies for sustainable operations. Environmental concerns also surface, emphasizing the importance of repurposing materials on our celestial neighbor.
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REAL ID Fee Will Drive Compliance
- The TSA will charge $45 for travelers who present an ID but not a REAL ID, starting February 1st.
- The fee aims to push compliance and covers extra screening time for noncompliant passengers.
Noncompliance Is Small But Concentrated
- About 6% of people likely lack REAL ID or biometric equivalents after 17 years of rollout.
- That small group includes infrequent flyers and people facing documentary or name-change hurdles.
Get REAL ID Or Use A Passport
- If you lack a REAL ID, get one before February 1st to avoid the $45 screening fee.
- Alternatively, travel with a passport or other accepted document to skip the fee.