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In reply to the discussion: Come 2018, driver licenses from nine states wont be accepted as IDs at the airport [View all]Callmecrazy
(3,065 posts)66. My mistake...
I got mine ten years ago and that's what I paid.
And by the way, according to federal law, you are not required to present ID to board a plane. Check the Code of Federal Regulations for commercial aviation. Available online.
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TexasTowelie
Dec 2016
OP
I have zero problem with this. Everyone should have a passport, especially
Grey Lemercier
Dec 2016
#4
I have a passport, but I wonder if from Florida, you visit relatives in Pennsylvania,
yeoman6987
Dec 2016
#5
I dont know any adult here who doesn't have one, there is no way to travel internationally without i
Grey Lemercier
Dec 2016
#11
we will have to agree to disagree, if a state refuses to comply with security mandates, then you
Grey Lemercier
Dec 2016
#14
So if a family of 4 is flying, you think they can definitely afford 4 passports?
pnwmom
Dec 2016
#23
The cost of a passport is $110 for each adult. The card isn't usable within the US.
pnwmom
Dec 2016
#26
I didn't misread it. Whoever wrote that page wrote an overly abridged description. n/t
pnwmom
Dec 2016
#41
that article is almost 4 years old, the cards have only been around for 6 years, and as the deadline
Grey Lemercier
Dec 2016
#62
You realize that (rightfully so) minor children that are involved in divorce
Horse with no Name
Dec 2016
#64
It is not elitism, it is about security, if a state ID or DL is not compliant, then come 2018
Grey Lemercier
Dec 2016
#31
the vast majority of US citizens also have Real ID compliant state ID/DL, and if they do not have it
Grey Lemercier
Dec 2016
#35
and you still do not, you simply need a Real ID compliant form of identification, which all of 9
Grey Lemercier
Dec 2016
#43
A passport card is 30 usd and good for 10 years. It is Real ID compliant.
Grey Lemercier
Dec 2016
#57
enhanced security, option to leave the country, international travel is good for overall quality of
Grey Lemercier
Dec 2016
#40
Are people illegally boarding planes now? It is worth the bureaucratic hastle?
NobodyHere
Dec 2016
#63
It will be fun to see the family on the way to Disney stopping the airport lines
dembotoz
Dec 2016
#20
what happens if we fly to one of those states from a state that doesn't require said ID?
0rganism
Dec 2016
#30
A guy bought beer a couple days ago at the carryout. The lady that carded him said he had 4 drivers
doc03
Dec 2016
#47
My state, New Mexico, only recently decided to co-operate with the Real ID bullshit.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Dec 2016
#51
Minnesota does offer the option of getting an "enhanced" license but it isn't required
dflprincess
Dec 2016
#54