Airline passengers who do not have REAL ID-compliant identification on Sunday, Feb. 1 at airports nationwide must pay a $45 fee for identity verification before arriving at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint.
The fee covers the cost of a modernized alternative identity verification system, called TSA ConfirmID. The verification will cover a 10-day travel period, so travelers who plan their return flight within that 10-day period will pay once for both flights.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints.
The new policy will increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait times.
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ISC West 2026 is coming up March 23–27 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details.
Security outlook warns that misaligned identity governance and data protection will amplify exposure as AI-driven automation accelerates.
Genetec has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third consecutive year, recognizing its learning and career development programs.
Schlage has been named America’s Most Trusted® door lock brand for the seventh consecutive year, according to the 2026 Lifestory Research study.
Video verification from Emergency24 and CHeKT helps security dealers reduce false alarms, improve response times, and differentiate their monitoring services.
ISC West 2026 is coming up March 23–27 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Jan 22, 2026