Noem: Travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps
Noem: Travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

The head of Homeland Security says travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, stating that travelers without REAL ID will still be able to fly, but with potential extra scrutiny. This aligns with information from multiple sources. The article's brevity limits a full assessment, but the core claim is supported.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating that travelers with a non-compliant ID will face additional screening measures and possible travel delays.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, mentioning extra screening measures for travelers with non-Real ID licenses.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that REAL ID is required starting May 7, 2025, implying that those without it will face alternative procedures.
- Verification Source #2: Does not directly address this claim but provides context about the Department of Homeland Security's role.
- Verification Source #4: Does not address this claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "Travelers with a non-compliant ID will face additional screening measures, possible travel delays..."
- Verification Source #3: "...travelers with non-Real ID licenses to extra screening measures."
- Verification Source #5: "Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license to fly domestically." This implies that those without a REAL ID will face alternative procedures.
- There are no contradictions among the sources regarding the core claim.