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Real ID in effect or travelers to face extra screening


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  AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Beginning today, you will need a Real ID to get into some government buildings and to pass through airport security. But what if you still don't have one? 28/22 News asked that very question for travelers at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. After years of delays, the Real ID enforcement is […]

The article from Yahoo News discusses the upcoming enforcement of the REAL ID Act, set to take effect on May 7, 2025, which will require travelers to have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights within the United States. The Department of Homeland Security has been pushing for compliance since the Act was passed in 2005, aiming to enhance security measures by standardizing identification across the country. Currently, about 57% of issued state IDs and driver's licenses are REAL ID compliant, but the impending deadline has raised concerns about potential travel disruptions and long lines at airports as non-compliant travelers may be turned away. The article also mentions that travelers can use passports as an alternative form of ID, and it provides guidance on how to obtain a REAL ID, which varies by state but generally involves visiting a DMV with required documentation.

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