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TSA's New $45 Fee at U.S. Airports Unfairly Punishes Families in the Fine Print

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15 points stn8188 | 3 comments | 03 Dec 25 18:30 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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ch_123 ◴[03 Dec 25 19:11 UTC] No.46138616[source]▶
Question from a European: I assume that most people flying within the US would use their driver's license as ID. Given how long this "REAL ID" standard has been in effect, why have the non compliant IDs not expired yet? Do some states not issue REAL ID compliant licenses?

(Apologies if this is a stupid question, I'm not familiar with how these things work in the US)

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jtbayly ◴[03 Dec 25 19:14 UTC] No.46138647[source]▶
In my state you still have a choice to pay more for a REAL ID, or just get a plain old drivers license.
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ch_123 ◴[03 Dec 25 19:15 UTC] No.46138665[source]▶
Are there some onerous requirements for REAL IDs which require it to be more expensive, or is this a short-sighted money making scheme for the states?
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1. someguydave ◴[03 Dec 25 19:37 UTC] No.46138953[source]▶
To get a real ID you need to prove your citizenship, which is usually some combination of your birth certificate and/or passport or other IDs. Not really a big deal
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2. cosmicgadget ◴[03 Dec 25 20:29 UTC] No.46139683[source]▶
But does mean an office visit rather than (sometimes) a renewal by mail.
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3. someguydave ◴[04 Dec 25 22:06 UTC] No.46153774[source]▶
having reliable government IDs means that people will be inconvenienced