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No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID

Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification are subject to a new fee starting Sunday

The Independent UK

8 Small Travel Habits That Can Trigger Extra Screening

You packed your liquids in a quart-sized bag. You took off your shoes. Yet, you still got pulled aside for the dreaded “secondary screening.” You watch your bag get dismantled while other passengers breeze through. Why you? It often isn’t random. The TSA’s screening algorithms and officers are trained to…

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ICE’s surveillance app is a techno-authoritarian nightmare

Mobile Fortify lets agents obtain vast amounts of information on anyone by scanning their face

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No REAL ID at the airport? Will paying TSA’s $45 fee actually get you on your flight? Five FAQs answered

Starting next month, domestic air travelers without a REAL ID or acceptable alternative like a passport face a potential $45 fee for identity verification at the airport. This TSA process, averaging 10-15 minutes, requires personal information and payment via digital means. Children under 18 are exempt when accompanied by an…

The Times of India

10 Things to Remove from Your Wallet Before Traveling in 2026

Traveling becomes easier as the years go by, but it also comes with a lot of new risks. Digital pickpocketing (yeah, that’s a thing), stricter airport security, and other threats have become more common. As a result, what’s in your wallet can cause some serious headaches. Unfortunately, very few travelers…

Clever Dude

‘Stop hiding animals’: TSA lists unusual objects people tried to sneak on planes

An imitation pipe bomb topped the list, followed by turtles stashed away in a bra and pair of pants

The Guardian - US

The Digital License Warning: Why Your Mobile ID Might Not Be Accepted at These 3 Spots

Tech companies promised a paperless future. They claimed our bulky wallets would soon become relics. Storing your driver’s license, credit cards, and insurance on a smartphone sounds like a dream. It seems convenient to have everything tucked away neatly.

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Why More Older Travelers Are Being Hit With a New $45 TSA Fee at Airports

If you haven’t flown since the holidays last year, you might be in for a rude awakening at the airport security checkpoint this month. While...

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Zach Bryan’s anti-ICE song drew ire from Trump officials. Is country music waking up?

Emerging stars are starting to critique Trump’s immigration crackdown – defying the genre’s legacy of conservatism

The Guardian - US

The New 2026 ID Gatekeepers: 5 Travel and Access Rules Where Seniors Must Now Prove Age or Residency to Avoid Extra Fees

For decades, “proving you’re a senior” was as simple as showing a graying temple or a friendly smile. But as of January 2026, the era...

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Travel Alert: The New $45 TSA Fee Starting February 1st (And How to Avoid It)

Air travel already implies long lines, delayed flights, and shrinking seats. However, a new hurdle appears at airport security checkpoints across the United States starting February 1, 2026. It comes with a price tag. Officials have warned us about the “Real ID” deadline for years. Many travelers ignored the warnings…

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Forgot Your REAL ID? TSA's New $45 Fee May Cause Delays or Grounding

TSA confirms a new $45 fee from 1 February for travellers without REAL ID, which could lead to delays, stress, and missed flights at airports.

International Business Times UK

‘Shoutout TSA’: Woman’s Aritzia socks go missing. Then TSA makes her boyfriend take his shoes off

Taking your shoes off at the airport can feel like an odd experience. However, for TikToker Sasha Yermakov (@sashayermakov), this move proved instrumental in reuniting her with one of her prized possessions.

The Mary Sue

TSA Update: 5 Things You Can No Longer Pack in Carry-Ons

Travel anxiety feels real. It usually peaks as you take off your shoes in a security line. Just when you think you mastered the art of the carry-on, the rules shift. You might be a seasoned traveler who packs a week’s worth of clothes in a backpack. However, ignoring the…

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Traveling in 2026: 9 Things the TSA Won’t Let You Pack Anymore

If you’re planning to fly in 2026, don’t assume last year’s packing list still applies. The TSA has quietly updated its prohibited items list, and some of the changes are catching travelers off guard. From tech gadgets to everyday toiletries, several once-innocent items are now flagged at security checkpoints. Knowing…

The Independent UK

TSA to charge $45 for travelers without Real ID from next month

The fee covers a 10-day travel period, applying to both departure and return flights

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Woman parks rental car at hotel and wakes up at 4 a.m. for her flight, then the valet does something that almost ruins everything

This is literally every traveler's horror story.

The Guardian - AU

Call centre operator that won major Centrelink contract paid no corporate tax for two years

Telco Services Australia generated more than $185m in revenue in 2024-25 and $130m the year before but paid zero tax

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‘This is like the wildest experience I’ve ever had’: Woman flies from North Carolina to California. Then TSA dress-codes her over sweats, UGG boots

Walking toward airport security usually comes with some anxiety. Did you dump the water bottle? Are your liquids under the limit? Will the scanner beep for no reason at all? Most people brace for inconvenience, not scrutiny over what they’re wearing.

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Travel Alert: 8 Items TSA Will Confiscate from Your Carry-On

We have all seen the tragic pile of surrendered items at the TSA checkpoint. Expensive shampoos, brand new pocket knives, and full water bottles sit sadly in the trash. It is both frustrating and expensive. While you think you know the rules regarding liquids and weapons, the list of prohibited…

The Mary Sue

‘I would never think to bring my heavy cup on a trip like that…’: Connecticut flight attendant suffers fractured foot after customer mistake on plane

You might assume a flight attendant’s biggest risk of injury comes from turbulence or, in worst-case scenarios, something going wrong with the aircraft itself.In reality, many on-the-job injuries come from passengers and the items they bring onboard. Unruly behavior is one part of it, and exposure to things like radiation…

The Independent UK

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughter calls TSA 'unconstitutional' after pat-down

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughter says she had an "absurdly invasive" pat-down at an airport security checkpoint on Thursday

The Independent UK

Sean Duffy’s daughter rails against TSA after she was given a pat down at airport security checkpoint

Evita Duffy-Alfonso says she almost missed her flight after waiting for the pat down since she declined to use the TSA’s body scanning technology

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42 Crazy Airport Stories That Are Hard To Believe

There's no denying airports can be more than a little chaotic. Thousands of strangers under one roof, some sleep-deprived, others anxious or lost, and a few facing drama thanks to an entitled Karen, or two. Someone recently asked, "What's the craziest thing you've witnessed at an airport?" and the answers…

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People Still Wonder What Happened To Owners Of These 47 Lost Things As They Never Came Back For Them

Lost-and-found departments are rife with personal effects that, in many cases, people end up neglecting completely. Some of these items are valuable, while others can say a lot about a person’s peculiarity. This was a topic in a recent Reddit thread, where people shared the wackiest items people had left…

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