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The $18 fee is optional, but flyers without acceptable ID run the risk of not being allowed on their flight if they don't pay up.
TSA introduces $18 fee for travelers without proper ID at airport checkpoints during busy holiday season. New alternative verification program launches nationwide.
TSA is proposing an $18 fee for travelers without proper ID, covering enhanced screening costs. Passports, military IDs and REAL ID licenses qualify.