The TSA made a few overhauls last year that travelers love: You can keep your shoes on; the new TSA family lanes speed up security for families and individuals alike. But the latest airport rule change is more annoying than exciting.
Next month, the agency will begin charging a $45 fee for passengers going through security without a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. "This fee ensures that non-compliant travelers, not taxpayers, cover the cost of processing travelers without acceptable IDs," the agency said in a statement earlier this month.
