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

Travelers who don't present an acceptable form of ID to TSA agents will now be able to pay ahead of time or at the airport — but it doesn't mean they're guaranteed to fly.

No Real ID yet? Travelers can pay $45 to verify their identity at Houston airports security checkpoints

The Transportation Security Administration still urges everyone across the nation to get their Real ID. Here's how.

The $45 fee for flying without a REAL ID just kicked in

The TSA is now charging travelers $45 if they show up without a REAL ID, passport, or Green Card. While a driver's license will still get you on a domestic flight, it will now cost you. The Transportation Security Administration is now charging $45 at security checkpoints if travelers show up without a REAL ID or other acceptable government-issued ID,