TSA, REAL ID and Air travelers
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Two similar terms — completely different outcomes Security teams often hear “entity resolution” and “identity verification” used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t — and that confusion can lead teams to invest in tools that solve the wrong problem.
Flying without a REAL ID soon? TSA says travelers may pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1. Here’s how it works and what IDs are accepted.
The Transportation Security Administration will launch a new identity-verification service called TSA ConfirmID on Feb. 1.
A critical Real ID deadline is approaching, and that will mean some travelers without a Real ID will have to pay extra to travel.
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TSA to charge $45 to verify ID for travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1, 2026
Don’t have REAL ID? Starting soon travelers will have to pay $45 for TSA Confirm.ID or present another valid ID; prepay online to speed screening.
A new TSA process is intended to improve security and streamline identity verification for air travelers without an acceptable form of ID.
Airline passengers who don't possess a REAL ID or passport should soon expect to pay an additional fee to get through airport security.
New solution helps organizations detect fraud earlier by combining identity checks with real-time fraud intelligence
TransUnion’s Stuart Levy says agencies must embrace multi-layered, risk-based identity strategies as digital services grow and fraud tactics accelerate.
For organizations planning a transition to AI-powered identity verification, the priority should be deploying these capabilities responsibly and effectively.