07-05-2025
Travelers at RDU speak out after REAL ID deadline
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Passengers passed through security at Raleigh-Durham International Airport for the first time since the REAL ID went into effect Wednesday morning.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has since said that those who still don't have a REAL ID compliant form of identification can still fly, they just need to be prepared for delays at security.
Many travelers told CBS17 they've had their REAL ID compliant driver's licenses for a while.
'I saw there was a lot of people at the DMV trying to get it taken care of. I was relieved I'd gone ahead and gotten it taken care of so I could get on my flight,' Jennifer Bucher said.
Bucher said she's had her enhanced driver's license for years, ever since she heard about the deadline.
Bill Kehoe told CBS 17 that even though he has his proper identification, he has friends and family who don't.
'It's been stressful for folks I work with and some of my family members, but hopefully it will get sorted out,' Kehoe told CBS17.
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