TSA will start charging travelers without a Real ID $45 in February

Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.

• Dec 2

It's Thanksgiving week. These are expected to be the busiest travel days.

It is a busy week for millions of Americans who are traveling for Thanksgiving.

• Nov 24

TSA: Record-levels of travel expected

Nearly 18 million people are projected to fly between Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 for Thanksgiving travel, according to the TSA. Meanwhile, the FAA predicts it will be the busiest Thanksgiving in terms of scheduled flights in the last 15 years. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.

• Nov 24
• 03:01

Thanksgiving travel rush in full swing

An estimated 82 million Americans are expected to travel over the next week, according to AAA, and 18 million people are expected to fly, the TSA projects. Here's how to navigate the Thanksgiving rush.

• Nov 22
• 02:14

TSA may start charging a fee for travelers without a Real ID or other approved ID

The TSA plans to charge a fee for air passengers who lack a Real ID or other accepted form of identification.

• Nov 20

Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for shutdown work, Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown​ will receive a $10,000 bonus check.

• Nov 13

TSA union leader on shutdown impacts

As the government shutdown drags on, TSA agents are going without pay while still expected to show up to work. Rebecca Wolf, president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Nov 11
• 05:41

Airport lines balloon amid government shutdown

An airline group says that since the government shutdown began, more than 3 million travelers in the U.S. have had their flights delayed or canceled. According to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, it's only going to get worse. Kris Van Cleave has more.

• Nov 3
• 02:06

Airlines feeding air traffic controllers as they miss first paychecks

Airlines are donating meals to unpaid federal aviation workers during the government shutdown as air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks.

• Oct 28

Flight delays persist at some airports as government shutdown continues

Travelers within the U.S. could experience flight delays as weather problems, air traffic controller shortages persist.

• Oct 10

These airports were ranked best in North America

J.D. Power released its annual rankings of the best airports in North America, based on facilities, food and other key metrics.

• Sep 17

Woman caught trying to sneak turtles in her bra, TSA says

The TSA said one turtle died and another was handed off to Florida wildlife officials.

• Jul 26

TSA may change rules about liquids on planes, Homeland Secretary Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that changes might be coming to the rules limiting liquids in carry on-bags.

• Jul 17

Can I keep my shoes on at the airport? What to know about TSA rule change.

As of Tuesday, passengers at U.S. airports are no longer required to remove their shoes during the TSA screening process.

• Jul 9

Passengers at U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes

Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.

• Jul 8

Inside how pilots, airlines train for air traffic control disruptions

CBS News got an up-close look at a pilot's training inside a 737 Max simulator amid a renewed focus on the U.S.' aging air traffic control system.

• Jul 2

No, you can't use your Costco card as Real ID at the airport, TSA says

Costco membership cards will not function as Real IDs at airports, the TSA said on social media.

• Jun 9

Exclusive

Trump administration ending TSA's Quiet Skies traveler surveillance program

The Trump administration plans to end a federal domestic surveillance program for travelers that has drawn criticism.

• Jun 4

Exclusive

When a senator's husband landed on a travel watchlist, a phone call got him removed

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's husband, William Shaheen, had been briefly trailed by an air marshal.

• Jun 3

Duffy announcing air traffic control overhaul

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to announce plans on Thursday to overhaul and modernize air traffic control. It comes amid the latest aviation incidents at Newark Liberty Airport that's seen major delays and cancellations over the past 11 days.

• May 8
• 03:00

The Real ID deadline has arrived. Here's what to know.

Starting May 7, Americans are required to use the new form of identification if they want to fly domestically.

• May 7

Flying without a Real ID? Here's what to know at the airport

The TSA said that starting today, it will no longer accept driver's licenses and other forms of ID that don't comply with Real ID requirements.

• May 7

Can you get through TSA without a Real ID?

We've been warned about it for years. Now, the day has come -- Real IDs will be required to board a plane. But will they really? Kris Van Cleave explains.

• May 6
• 01:28

Real ID deadline is weeks away and most states aren't fully compliant yet

Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.

• Apr 22

DHS ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA employees

Union representing TSA workers calls the Department of Homeland Security's decision an "unprovoked attack."

• Mar 7

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