REAL ID Deadline and Identification Requirements for Airport Security
The article discusses the REAL ID deadline and clarifies that a Costco membership card is not a valid form of identification for airport security. It also mentions the acceptance of Defense Department-issued IDs and the history of REAL IDs.
Key Points
- REAL ID driver's license required for domestic flights
- Costco membership card not valid for airport security
- Defense Department-issued IDs accepted
- REAL IDs based on 9/11 Commission recommendations
Pros
- Clarifies the requirements for REAL ID when flying domestically
- Provides information on acceptable forms of identification for airport security
Cons
- Mentions confusion and long lines at DMV centers before the deadline