REAL ID now required for most to fly within the US

Starting Wednesday, people traveling on a domestic flight and using a state-issued ID to get through security are required to have one that meets federal REAL ID requirements.

REAL ID deadline is hours away
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If you haven't heard by now, the REAL ID deadline is May 7, which is just hours away. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the latest on what travel officials are saying.

The REAL ID deadline is here: What to know

Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers with no REAL ID will be allowed to fly for now, but with probable extra steps. If you still need a REAL ID, these are the steps to apply.

Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline

Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.

Real ID: Travel document deadline approaches
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For travelers in the U.S., the looming Real ID deadline is finally here, as they will need to present forms of ID that meet Real ID requirements, starting on May 7. Reporter Caroline Elliott has more.

Real ID deadline is Wednesday, May 7
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After years of postponements and delays, driver's licenses need to be Real ID compliant to be used to fly domestically in the U.S.A.

American Airlines launching luxurious new Flagship Suite this summer

American Airlines' Flagship Suite service will be officially launching on June 5, the airline said in a media release, aboard a new Boeing aircraft.

REAL ID deadline looms
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Millions of Americans are trying to book last minute appointments to get a REAL ID before the May 7 deadline. Without the enhanced ID, you won't be able to fly without another form of ID, such as a passport or green card. You will also need a REAL ID or passport to enter most federal buildings, including courthouses and military bases. The REAL ID costs $25.

Southwest announces revamped fare bundles: What to know

Southwest Airlines has announced revamped fare bundles: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, as well as Basic.

Airshow pilot killed when stunt plane crashes at Virginia Air Force base

A stunt plane crashed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia ahead of a planned air show there this weekend, killing an accomplished aerobatic pilot.

Best US travel destinations this summer, ranked by cost and attractions

A new WalletHub study ranks the most affordable and fun US metro areas for summer 2025 travel, based on cost, convenience, and variety of attractions.

Major U.S. airlines are cutting summer flights
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People who are planning to fly this summer may notice there's fewer options, and that's because some major airlines are cutting their flight schedules. Reporter Kennedy Hayes has more, from Denver.