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New York Post
06-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Real ID appointment too hard to get? This option clears the way for passengers to travel
No need to clear your schedule to book a Real ID appointment — there's a way to travel without it. Starting tomorrow, May 7, US citizens must have a Real ID to fly on planes. But with DMVs across the country swamped with requests for appointments, many Americans are now in a position where they won't be able to get a Real ID before the deadline. Luckily, there are options for those set to take to the skies before they can lock down a coveted booking. 3 Starting May 7, flyers in the United States will not be able to get on a domestic flight unless they have a Real ID. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images CLEAR, the identity security company that's been a long-time partner of the TSA, is offering solutions for both existing and non-existing CLEAR members. Anyone who is a current member of CLEAR Plus can simply scan and upload their passports to the CLEAR App, giving them immediate access to a Real ID-compliant document. Having this document on-hand will help avoid delays or any document updates once at the airport. Non-members can enroll in CLEAR from their phone using just the app and their passport and follow the same steps — no appointment or visit required. CLEAR is able to automate most users' identity verification for TSA screenings using their data, including fingerprint and iris scans, so having a passport scanned into the app will allow for easy access to CLEAR lanes. 'The technology that we've built to authenticate your passport means that now you can leave that passport at home,' Kyle McLaughlin, executive vice president of travel and aviation at Clear, told The Points Guy last week. 'And when you get to the airport, you're going right through the verification lane again, so it's as if you have a Real ID if you're a Clear member and you've done the leg work ahead of time.' 3 CLEAR is offering solutions for both existing and non-existing CLEAR members. Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images In order to fly domestically, all travelers over 18 will need a Real ID — unless they have another TSA-approved form of identification, such as: US passport State-issued Enhanced driver's license DHS trusted traveler cards (GlobalEntry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) US Department of Defense ID (including dependents' IDs) Permanent resident card Border crossing card Acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential US Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) US Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) 3 DMVs across the country are reportedly swamped with requests for appointments to get a Real ID. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images CLEAR's membership will allow travelers to access their TSA-approved identification right in the palm of their hands without need for stress or worry during the security process. 'For those travelers who are sitting here concerned about the news they're hearing and what the airport is going to look like, [with a] a simple Clear enrollment that can now be done entirely remotely,' McLaughlin said. 'You'll be on your way straight to the checkpoint.' The cost of enrollment for CLEAR is $199 per year for individuals, with additional costs for the family plan. Meanwhile, Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem said Tuesday that those traveling without a Real ID by the deadline should still be able to fly — but they should be prepared for extra steps, according to the Associated Press. Flyers without Real ID 'may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step,' Noem said. 'But people will be allowed to fly. We will make sure it's as seamless as possible.'
Business Insider
23-04-2025
- Business Insider
How CLEAR is helping travelers get REAL ID ready
If you're a frequent traveler, you've probably seen REAL ID posters in the airport. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have announced that US travelers must be REAL ID-compliant by May 7, 2025, to go through airport security and board domestic flights. With the upcoming deadline and summer travel picking up, many are rushing to apply for a REAL ID despite lack of appointment availability at local Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs). Additionally, this may cause some chaos and unexpected delays at airports. Fortunately, CLEAR is here to help. With CLEAR Plus, you can speed through airport security, and upload your REAL ID-compliant document to the CLEAR App in advance. Find out what you need to do to be REAL ID ready, and how CLEAR can help you avoid the chaos at the airports. Understanding REAL ID The REAL ID Act was published in 2005 to enhance security standards and prevent terrorists from using fraudulent identification. While a driver's license is a state-issued ID, a REAL ID meets new federal standards and identification requirements. Travelers will need a REAL ID by May 7, 2025, to fly domestically. However, your US passport, passport card, or military ID are acceptable forms of identification and can be used to travel domestically, as well. To get a REAL ID, you'll need to schedule an appointment with your local DMV to upgrade your driver's license. Be sure to check your local requirements and bring all necessary documentation. How CLEAR can help you be REAL ID ready For those who are unable to obtain a REAL ID by the deadline, having a CLEAR Plus Membership can help. As a CLEAR Plus Member, travelers can upload their passport to the CLEAR App, allowing them to use the CLEAR Plus Lane without needing to pull out an ID. Tip: You should always have a REAL ID-compliant document with you when you fly. Airports are more chaotic than ever, so using the CLEAR Plus Lane will help keep travelers moving through airport security. Members can also determine the best time to leave with the Home-to-Gate feature in the CLEAR App. It calculates traffic data, security wait times, and walk times at the airport to get you to your gate. Members can even reserve an Uber ride directly in the app. Best of all, a CLEAR Plus Membership offers a suite of benefits and exclusive discounts by giving travelers access to CLEAR Perks. From luggage storing and shipping options to flight price alerts, CLEAR Plus Members can enjoy over $500 in value. Whether you're unable to get a REAL ID before the deadline or you simply want a stress-free travel experience, CLEAR Plus can help. Join CLEAR Plus and use the CLEAR App to keep your ID in your bag.
