The first morning of Real ID didn’t cause chaos at Southern California airports, as the long-delayed security enhancement born in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy took flight for the first time.

Some were “pleasantly surprised” by how the first day went as the long-awaited ID requirement started Wednesday.

The Transportation Security Administration said 81% of air travelers already meet the requirements under the REAL ID Act.

Those without compliant ID may still be able to fly, but they will be subject to additional security screening.

Travelers who haven’t obtained a REAL ID by this week’s deadline received assurances from the head of Homeland Security that they will be able to fly after additional identity checks. Her comments ...

On Tuesday, a day before a long-forecasted mandate, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said that a Real ID will not ...

The long-awaited Real ID requirement took effect at airports across the country Wednesday, but while authorities urged ...

As airports across the country are reporting relatively few issues on the first day of REAL ID enforcement, at least one ...

A REAL ID or a passport are now required to fly in the United States but the Transportation Security Administration is giving ...

On the first day of a new travel ID requirement, security checkpoints at Miami International Airport seemed to be business as usual for passengers. Derril Young even had enough time on Wednesday ...

Here's what travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport encountered on May 7, Real ID deadline day, and how TSA and the airport prepared.

Travelers at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport report smooth travel experiences due to preparation, but ...