Real ID regulations will take effect Wednesday

By MEGAN TROTTER
TribLive

Travelers planning a domestic flight this week should be prepared as the Transportation Security Administration is no longer accepting state-issued identification that are not Real ID compliant at security checkpoints.

On Wednesday, all airline passengers 18-years-old and older, including TSA Pre-Check and Clear members, must have a Real ID or additional acceptable identification to travel within the United States, according to TSA.

Why are airlines requiring Real ID?

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