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Speak Up: Airline passengers face Real ID deadline in 2025 — maybe

After a decade of pushing back the deadline for Americans to get a Real ID or passport or risk being banned from airline flights, May 7 may be enforcement day. Or not.

“The Real ID is just another scam to raise money for the government. I already have a driver’s license, passport, SS card, pre-check cleared and global travel cleared. Now, they want $25 for a Real ID? Where does the absurdity end? — Kristine Khogyani via email

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Speak Up: Airline passengers face Real ID deadline in 2025 — maybe

Posted Monday, January 6, 2025 1:00 pm

After a decade of pushing back the deadline for Americans to get a Real ID or passport or risk being banned from airline flights, May 7 may be enforcement day. Or not.

“The Real ID is just another scam to raise money for the government. I already have a driver’s license, passport, SS card, pre-check cleared and global travel cleared. Now, they want $25 for a Real ID? Where does the absurdity end? — Kristine Khogyani via email

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