{"id":20895,"date":"2026-02-05T18:10:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=20895"},"modified":"2026-02-05T18:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:40:39","slug":"tsa-enforces-real-id-fees-and-rolls-out-face-scan-ids-check-details-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/tsa-enforces-real-id-fees-and-rolls-out-face-scan-ids-check-details-here\/","title":{"rendered":"TSA Enforces Real ID Fees and Rolls Out Face Scan IDs: Check Details Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_20896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20896\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20896 size-full\" title=\"TSA Biometric Face Scans Begins\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins.png\" alt=\"TSA Biometric Face Scans Begins\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TSA-Biometric-Face-Scans-Begins-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>TSA Real ID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enforcement is now in effect across U.S. airports, and travelers are beginning to see noticeable changes at security checkpoints. Starting in spring this year, passengers flying domestically must present a REAL ID-compliant driver\u2019s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport. Alongside this rollout, the Transportation Security Administration is expanding facial screening technology to dozens of major airports ahead of the 2026 global sporting events expected to bring millions of visitors to the U.S.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/tsa-enforces-real-id-fees-and-rolls-out-face-scan-ids-check-details-here\/#What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Have_a_REAL_ID\" title=\"What Happens If You Don\u2019t Have a REAL ID?\">What Happens If You Don\u2019t Have a REAL ID?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/tsa-enforces-real-id-fees-and-rolls-out-face-scan-ids-check-details-here\/#TSA_Expands_Touchless_ID_and_Facial_Screening\" title=\"TSA Expands Touchless ID and Facial Screening\">TSA Expands Touchless ID and Facial Screening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/tsa-enforces-real-id-fees-and-rolls-out-face-scan-ids-check-details-here\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions:\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Phoenix Sky Harbor and airports nationwide, officers have started stricter document checks tied to TSA Real ID compliance. While there is no separate airport charge, travelers should note that the <\/span><b>TSA Real ID fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically associated with obtaining or upgrading a REAL ID through their state\u2019s Department of Motor Vehicles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Have_a_REAL_ID\"><\/span><strong>What Happens If You Don\u2019t Have a REAL ID?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TSA has introduced a strict cost-recovery measure. Travelers who arrive at security checkpoints without a compliant license or an alternative like a passport will be required to pay a fee to clear security. This <\/span><b>TSA Real ID fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is set at <\/span><b>$45<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per verification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This system uses a modernized identity-verification process to vet passengers on the spot. It is important to note that this fee only covers a 10-day travel window. If your return flight falls outside this period, you will have to pay again. While the system exists to prevent missed flights, it is not a guarantee of boarding, if the system cannot verify your identity, you will be turned away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For travelers in the U.S., especially those booking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/cheap-air-tickets-international-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">international flight tickets<\/a> to visit family back home, carrying a passport remains the safest option for both domestic connections and international departures.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TSA_Expands_Touchless_ID_and_Facial_Screening\"><\/span><strong>TSA Expands Touchless ID and Facial Screening<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In parallel with REAL ID enforcement, TSA is introducing advanced identity verification systems at 65 airports. The program, known as <\/span><b>TSA Touchless ID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allows eligible passengers to move through security using biometric verification instead of presenting a physical boarding pass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the program is expanding rapidly, the technology often referred to as <\/span><b>TSA Touchless ID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is currently active or in immediate rollout at major hubs including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Existing Hubs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Las Vegas (LAS), Newark (EWR), New York (JFK &amp; LGA), Orlando (MCO), Phoenix (PHX), Salt Lake City (SLC), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington (DCA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2026 Priority Expansion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Houston (IAH &amp; HOU), Boston (BOS), Miami (MIA), Washington Dulles (IAD), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Baltimore (BWI), and San Jose (SJC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expansion of <\/span><b>TSA facial recognition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aims to reduce physical contact, shorten lines, and strengthen identity verification. According to TSA, participation in these biometric screenings is voluntary. Travelers who prefer traditional ID checks may decline and proceed with standard document verification. Still, with <\/span><b>facial recognition TSA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> technology expanding rapidly, more frequent flyers are expected to adopt the faster system over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nationwide enforcement of TSA Real ID and the rollout of biometric screening mark a significant shift in U.S. airport security. While the changes aim to enhance safety and efficiency, travelers must stay informed and prepared. Before your next journey whether domestic or international double-check your identification, consider enrolling in PreCheck, and ensure your travel documents are fully compliant for a seamless experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning to travel between the U.S. and India, keeping your documents updated and booking early can help avoid last-minute stress. For a smoother booking experience and reliable support on long-haul routes, consider booking your tickets with <\/span><b>Indian Eagle deals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your USA-India journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>What are the current TSA Real ID requirements?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To board a domestic flight without paying a verification fee, you must present a REAL ID-compliant license (marked with a star), a valid U.S. or foreign passport, a Permanent Resident Card, or a Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck card. Standard &#8220;Not for Federal Purposes&#8221; licenses are no longer sufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is touchless TSA PreCheck and how does it work?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a biometric system for PreCheck members that uses facial recognition to verify identity. Instead of showing an ID, a camera scans your face and matches it to your government-held passport photo, allowing you to bypass physical document checks entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get touchless TSA PreCheck for my next flight?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use this feature, you must have a valid TSA PreCheck membership and a passport. You must then opt-in through a participating airline&#8217;s mobile app (such as Delta, United, or American) and ensure your Known Traveler Number (KTN) and passport details are saved in your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can you get through TSA without a Real ID in 2026?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but it will cost you. If you don&#8217;t have a REAL ID or a passport, you must pay a $45 &#8220;ConfirmID&#8221; fee and undergo an enhanced identity-verification process. This takes significantly longer and does not guarantee that you will be allowed to board.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i>Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. However, if we miss acknowledging the owner\u2019s source, please contact us. In case, owners don\u2019t want us to use their images, we will remove them promptly. We believe in providing proper attribution to the original author, artist, and photographer.<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The TSA Real ID enforcement is now in effect across U.S. airports, and travelers are beginning to see noticeable changes at security checkpoints. Starting in spring this year, passengers flying domestically must present a REAL ID-compliant driver\u2019s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport. 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