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TSA warns travelers who don't bring vital documents won't be able to fly - 'no workaround'

TSA is reminding travelers that they need to be REAL ID compliant if they want to board a domestic flight beginning on May 7, and that there will be 'no workarounds' if they are not. Americans have been receiving reminders for several years about the impending deadline, and those who don't do it, have been warned of the consequences as well. And while some travelers may be used to delays at the airport due to a number of reasons , failing to have their compliant identification could result in even more of them. Buck Taft, the manager of the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington, warned those who use the facility will need to prepare themselves if they haven't secured the federally approved IDs. Read More Related Articles New Yorkers who haven't got their REAL ID yet could be in trouble Read More Related Articles Pilot's wife shares simple tip to ensure smooth experience at airport security 'There is no workaround,' he told the Tri-Cities Herald. Starting May 7, a Real ID will be needed to fly domestically, after the Rea ID law was passed by Congress in 2005 in response to 9-11. A driver's license or state ID card that is Real ID compliant will have a star displayed in the right-hand corner, and to get one, those who need it will need to head to their local DMV. Travelers can experience major delays at airport security screenings if they are not Real ID compliant. In order to get the compliant identification, those interested are required to show a valid ID, as well as proof of identity through a passport or birth certificate, a social security number, and date of birth, as well as two documents showing state residence, including a utility bill, credit card statement or rental agreement. Other acceptable forms of identification will include enhanced driver's licenses, permits and state IDS, as well as passports from the United States and other countries. If you choose not to get a compliant form of identification before the deadline and still choose to travel, TSA is warning travelers to allow for extra time at the airport before a flight. Those who are Real ID compliant can still arrive two hours early, like any regular travel day. Those who lack identification will likely encounter extra security measures. Travel headaches should be expected for all travelers due to the extra screening time for those without Real ID, as most states are yet to be fully compliant. According to new data from CBS News , at least 16 states are less than 50% compliant. 28 states are less than 70% compliant, meaning that in more than half the country, as many as three in 10 travelers won't be able to clear a security checkpoint. According to CBS's findings, the five states with the least amount of compliance are Louisiana, Maine, New Jersey , Pennsylvania and Washington. New Jersey is the least compliant at 17%, with Pennsylvania following behind at 26%. Maine and Washington are both tied at 27%, and Louisiana is at 30%. The remaining states that fall under 50% compliance are Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, New York and Oklahoma.