May 2, 2025 REAL ID rejection by Americans may come down to one surprising factor Americans weigh REAL ID options as the May 7 deadline approaches. Some opt for passports over DMV visits, citing cost and convenience factors in their decision-making process.
May 1, 2025 Woman sues American Airlines after alleged sexual assault on plane, cites pattern of in-flight attacks A California woman is suing American Airlines, alleging she was sexually assaulted in the middle of a flight, and the crew failed to assist her.
May 1, 2025 Married women face REAL ID documentation hurdles: 'I can't accept this' Some married women are facing unexpected hurdles in obtaining their REAL ID due to marriage name changes, with many unable to provide their original marriage licenses as proof of identity.
April 30, 2025 Small plane crashes while landing at Maryland airport; FAA investigating The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane crashed Wednesday while attempting to land at a Maryland airport.
April 29, 2025 The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005 Lawmakers passed the REAL ID law in 2005 after 9/11 hijackers used fake driver's licenses to board flights but delayed its implementation until May 7.
April 29, 2025 FAA, NTSB investigating after 3 people killed in Tennessee plane crash Officials are investigating a fatal plane crash in middle Tennessee Saturday that claimed the lives of all three people on board.
April 28, 2025 Some states see REAL ID crowd rush, others quiet as deadline looms The REAL ID deadline for air travelers is quickly approaching on May 7, and that is causing long lines at some DMVs across the country — but not all.
April 28, 2025 Vaping flight passenger prompts pilot to threaten to 'turn this plane around' A flight passenger shared an incident about someone vaping on a plane, which prompted the pilot to call out vaping in a cabin-wide announcement and threatening to turn the plane around.
April 25, 2025 Flight crew delayed asking for medical help for man in crisis who later died, lawsuit alleges A man who suffered a "medical crisis" onboard an American Airlines-affiliated flight died after its crew "delayed requesting medical assistance," according to a lawsuit.
April 25, 2025 Need REAL ID in a hurry? Here are some alternative options outside the DMV The May 7 REAL ID deadline has prompted states to get creative with compliance efforts. Extended DMV hours and mobile services help residents obtain required identification for domestic air travel.