Flying Without Real ID Will Soon Cost You: What It Means for Atlanta Travelers

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

Starting Feb. 1, those still flying without a Real ID will have to pay $45 to do so, the Transportation Security Administration says.

The agency stopped accepting non-Real ID compliant identification cards at all airports last May and is entering a new phase of enforcement.

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