Before summer begins, TSA is reminding U.S. travelers that a REAL ID-compliant license or passport will soon be required to board domestic flights.

TSA warns flyers without a REAL ID may face travel delays at South Carolina airports starting May 7, when the rule is enforced across airports across the US.

With no indication that the government will extend the May 7 deadline any further, travelers are expressing concern that American airports to devolve into chaos from people not having proper identific

Real ID enforcement starts Wednesday. Got questions? Here's what you need to know before going to the airport.

Yes, if a traveler wants to get through a TSA Security checkpoint on or after May 7, 2025, their ID card must be upgraded with the Real ID status.

Seriously, if you don't have your Real ID yet, your TSA checks might become more complicated soon. Starting May 7, 2025, which is a few days away, all US travelers must have a Real ID (or other acceptable form of identification) for all domestic flights.

Beginning May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will require REAL IDs for adult travelers flying domestically within the United States.

The Real ID deadline is rapidly approaching. Americans will be required to switch to the enhanced form of identification by Wednesday, May 7, if they want to travel by plane domestically.If you still need to update your ID you're not alone: CBS data shows that dozens of states are behind on compliance.