There are many acceptable substitutes for a Real ID at the airport — a passport, permanent resident card, enhanced driver's license, etc. A Costco card is not one of them. Last week, the ...

Costco cards may be good for getting hot dogs, but they can't be used as a form of identification at the airport. The Transportation Security Administration took to X this week to remind flyers that, ...

The Real ID deadline is just days away. Starting May 7, travelers will need a Real ID to fly. And while many have their new identification already, some still don't. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, ...

Summertime travel is ramping up and TSA wants you to know that while Costco cards may be good for getting hot dogs, you can't use them as a form of identification. The Transportation Security ...

In a rule that took effect May 7, all U.S. residents 18 and older who are flying domestically are required to have Real ID-compliant documentation. The requirement stems from the 2005 Real ID Act that ...

Due to a security law passed 20 years ago, many Americans are now required to update their driver’s license or identification cards to become REAL ID-compliant — or they won’t be able to board U.S.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to better reflect how to tell if your ID is Real ID compliant. Beginning May 7, you will need a Real ID to board domestic flights or enter certain ...