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DMVs creatively extend services for REAL ID as May 7 deadline looms.

Travelers will need Real ID-compliant identification by May 7, 2025, to board flights in the U.S.

Real ID required for U.S. air travel from May 7, 2025.

Current adoption of Real ID among Americans is dangerously low.

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers must present a REAL ID or an approved alternative to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities.

The REAL ID requirement takes effect May 7, requiring specific identification to fly domestically.

The May 7 deadline for REAL IDs is approaching, prompting concerns about potential travel delays for unprepared Americans.

A woman attempted to carry 82 fireworks, knives, replica guns, and pepper spray on a flight, raising major security concerns.

TSA intercepted 6,678 guns at airport checkpoints nationwide in 2024, showing a slight decrease from the previous year.

A Russian stowaway successfully boarded a flight by blending in with passengers, raising serious security concerns about airport protocols.

Miami International Airport has implemented a comprehensive perimeter intrusion detection system to bolster its security against potential breaches.

'Carry-On' explores airport security dilemmas through a suspenseful narrative, incorporating ethical questions inspired by the trolley problem.

A passenger at LAX was found with 82 fireworks, knives, and replica firearms in her carry-on, highlighting the importance of airport security measures.

The DHS Inspector General has initiated an audit of TSA's facial recognition technology amid bipartisan concern over privacy and surveillance.

A government shutdown could disrupt holiday travel for millions of Americans, affecting air travel efficiency and security operations.

Thanksgiving 2024 is predicted to be the busiest travel period ever, with a significant increase in passenger volumes noted by TSA.

Frozen foods can be transported by air, subject to TSA guidelines.

Dry ice can help keep food frozen but has restrictions.

TSA experiences can be embarrassing and distressing, especially for those with unique needs or disabilities.

David Pekoske has been asked to resign as TSA chief, ending his tenure ahead of schedule as Donald Trump takes office.

The TSA proposed new cybersecurity mandates to strengthen protections for critical transportation infrastructure, building on previous emergency directives after the Colonial Pipeline attack.

Holiday travel is expected to reach record numbers, with nearly 40 million people screened by TSA over the holidays.

Labor Day weekend travel is expected to reach record levels with 17 million travelers anticipated at U.S. airports, marking an 8.5% increase from last year.

Google Wallet can now store digital copies of US passports for TSA checkpoint use.

Google Wallet will support international passports for U.S. citizens, enhancing travel convenience at select TSA checkpoints.

Google Wallet now allows creating a digital ID from a passport for TSA use, but it cannot replace a physical passport.

A digital ID cannot be used at border control, highlighting its limitations.

A woman flew from New York to Paris on Delta Airlines without a boarding pass, highlighting serious security lapses during busy travel periods.

A man boarded a Delta flight without a ticket, alarming passengers after he followed a family around the airport, prompting an investigation.

TSA predicts record travel volume with over 18 million passengers during Thanksgiving week, marking the busiest travel period in history.

Travelers experienced shorter wait times than expected at O'Hare Airport despite predictions of a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week.

Thanksgiving travel is expected to reach record levels, with 18.3 million screened by TSA and 71.7 million traveling by car.

John Berman experienced humorous TSA troubles with a Brussels sprouts stalk while traveling for Thanksgiving, highlighting comedic moments in holiday travel.