Traveling out of Alabama with only a paper copy of your Real ID? TSA says that's not enough. Here's what to know.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is warning travelers of an important piece of airport protocol: Costco membership cards do not count as REAL ID.

Passengers have once again been reminded that the only acceptable forms of ID to take to the airport are REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses, state-issued identification cards, or a valid passport ...

TSA's official X account posted that the Southern fast food chain's card "respectfully" will not work in place of REAL IDs ...

The Transportation Security Administration began enforcing Real ID requirements at U.S. airports for domestic travelers in early May. By Mike Gavin and Julia Yohe • Published June 9, 2025 ...

READ MORE: Is Costco for Rich People Now? REAL IDs meet heightened federal security standards, which were passed into law under the REAL ID Act of 2005 following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

The Transportation Security Administration began enforcing Real ID requirements at U.S. airports for domestic travelers in early May. By Mike Gavin and Julia Yohe • Published June 9, 2025 ...