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REAL ID Required for Air Travel Starting May 7

6/7/2025

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Travelers, take note! The TSA has clarified that a Costco membership card won't cut it as a REAL ID for air travel. Beginning May 7, U.S. adults must show a passport or a REAL ID, which features a white star and complies with post-9/11 federal security standards. Don’t wait—apply for your REAL ID today!

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Travelers, take note! The TSA has clarified that a Costco membership card won't cut it as a REAL ID for air travel. Beginning May 7, U.S. adults must show a passport or a REAL ID, which features a white star and complies with post-9/11 federal security standards. Don’t wait—apply for your REAL ID today!