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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 07: A passenger enters a security checkpoint where travelers who are not compliant with Real ID changes for air travel are directed at O'Hare International Airport on May 07, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. As of today, air travelers must have a Real ID or equivalent form of identification to verify their identity before passing through airport security to avoid delays or the risk of being unable to fly. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

TSA proposes $18 fee for travelers who do not possess REAL ID-compliant form of identification

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a notice in the Federal Register on Thursday, revealing plans to introduce an $18 non-refundable fee for passengers arriving at airport security checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification (AFOID) — such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or a passport.

The wind whips embers while firefighters battle the fire in the Angeles National Forest near Mt. Wilson as the wildfires burn in the Los Angeles area, during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. January 9, 2025. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu

US insurers slump as Los Angeles wildfire loss estimates hit $20 billion

U.S. insurance stocks slid on Friday as analysts estimated insured losses from the wildfires menacing Los Angeles could reach as high as $20 billion.

A flight departure information board is seen on Tuesday July 23, 2024 at Ronald Reagan Airport in Arlington, Virginia. A massive Crowdstrike outage impacting Microsoft systems continued to cause residual delays for air travel. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by AARON SCHWARTZ/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Seattle-Tacoma Airport Faces Delays Following ‘Possible Cyberattack’

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is facing delays as a “possible cyberattack” is being investigated.

FRANCE-TRANSPORT-HOLIDAYS-CHRISTMAS A picture taken on December 23, 2020, in Savigne-l'Eveque, western France, shows a slowdown on the A11 motorway, some ten kilometers north of Le Mans, at the intersection between the A28 and the A81 motorways, as the traffic is dense on the Christmas eve. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Memorial Day Travel Expected To Be The Busiest In 2 Decades

Almost 44 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles for Memorial Day Weekend.

U.S. Airline Industry Struggles Through Turbulent Times LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: A jet comes in for landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on April 15, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. With skyrocketing fuel prices and a weak economy, US airlines are turning to mergers which could ultimately lead to higher fares through reduced flights and increased market power. US carriers emerged from a five-year slump in 2006 but with $35 billion in losses. In the latest merger move to save profits, Delta Air Lines Inc will buy Northwest Airlines Corp for more than $3 billion, creating the world's biggest airline. Recent profit challenges to the industry have lead to the shutdown of ATA, Skybus, and Aloha Airlines as well as bankruptcy for Frontier Airlines. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Biden Admin. Sued By Major Airlines Over Fee Disclosure Rules

Major United States Airlines are suing the Biden Administration and the U.S. Transport Department (USDOT) over a new rule that requires upfront disclosure of airline fees.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 01: Travelers line up to check in for United Airlines flights at San Francisco International Airport on July 01, 2022 in San Francisco, California. According to AAA, nearly 48 million Americans are expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend and will travel more than 50 miles away from their home. It will be the second busiest July 4 travel weekend since 2000. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Calif: S.F. Sues Oakland Over Plans To Rename Airport ‘San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’

San Francisco has sued the city of Oakland, claiming that its plan to rename the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport would violate a trademark and “cause confusion.”