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Axios
3 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Salt Lake City's airport gets first nonstop flight to Asia
Traveling to Asia from Salt Lake City just got a lot easier. Driving the news: The Salt Lake City International Airport, in partnership with Delta Air Lines, launched its first direct flight to Asia on Thursday, with nonstop daily service to South Korea's Incheon International Airport, outside Seoul. Why it matters: The new flight path will allow passengers traveling through Salt Lake City to connect to more than 50 destinations in Asia, such as Bangkok, Manila and Shanghai. Only four other U.S. airports fly direct to South Korea through Delta: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Seattle. What they're saying:"With the service we already have, and the addition of this flight, 80% of the world's population is now within one stop of Salt Lake City, Utah," said Bill Wyatt, the airport's executive director, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Between the lines: The direct flight to South Korea takes just under 13 hours. The big picture: As Korean pop culture, dramas and cuisine gain global recognition, South Korea is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination. The intrigue: The new flight is the latest example of Utah's deepening ties to South Korea.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
REAL ID requirements go into effect at Salt Lake International Airport – What you need to know
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — After years of delays, airport passengers will officially need a REAL ID to make getting through security checkpoints easier and a little more hassle-free. Enforcement of the new ID requirements went into effect earlier today, Wednesday, May 7. Travelers will need their new REAL ID – a new federally standardized identification card – or any one of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) accepted forms of identification to make it through the airport checkpoint. Tusks Up! Utah Mammoth becomes hockey club's official name Don't have a REAL ID? TSA and the Salt Lake International Airport said passengers who present a state-issued ID that is not REAL ID-compliant and do not bring any other accepted ID may run into delays, additional security and may not be allowed past the security checkpoint. 'SLC International Airport reminds passengers to plan ahead and be prepared with the proper identification before arriving at the airport,' said Bill Wyatt, Salt Lake City Department of Airports executive director. 'To ensure a smooth experience through the airport, allow extra time and arrive at the airport two hours prior when flying domestically and three hours for international flights.' SLC council unanimously pass Pride, Juneteenth themed city flags ahead of state flag ban Fortunately for Utah, the Department of Public Safety estimated that 95% of Utahns are already in compliance with the new REAL ID requirements, so there is a good chance you are ready to travel without issues. What is REAL ID? In 2005, Congress passed the REAL ID Act in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001. The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. It also prohibited federal agencies, such as TSA, from accepting state-issued identification cards that do not meet these minimum security standards. TSA said REAL ID is intended to improve the reliability and accuracy of driver's licenses and identification cards while helping to stop acts of terror by making it harder to avoid detection through fraudulent identification. REAL IDs can be verified through a seal in the top right corner of the card. For Utah, that seal comes in the form of a gold circle with a star in the center. (Courtesy: Salt Lake International Airport and TSA) Enforcement of the REAL IDs was supposed to go into effect in 2020, but it ran into delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A second deadline was set for 2023, but that again was pushed back to the current enforcement date of May 7. In anticipation of the first enforcement date, Utah began issuing REAL ID-compliant cards in 2019. If you still need to upgrade your identification card to a REAL ID-compliant card, the Department of Homeland Security suggests visiting the Utah Driver's License Division to find out what documents are required to update your ID. DHS said at a minimum, these documents should include your full legal name, date of birth, social security number, lawful status, and two proofs of address. However, states may have additional requirements. Latest headlines: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC4 Utah.
