For many living in here, this could mean boarding an airplane at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers for a fun time out west, up north or anywhere family memories can be made.

At its website, the TSA offers a full list of which identification methods comply with the new rules. The new rule went into effect on May 7. If you do not have a REAL ID-compliant card, there may be delays in getting you through the TSA screening process, and you might be subject to extra screening.

Travelers who are cleared for TSA PreCheck have long been able to enjoy not walking on filthy airport floors in stocking feet, but now the rest of us will be able to experience the sensation — for the first time since “Shoe Bomber” Richard Reid smuggled explosives aboard a flight via his footwear back in 2001.

Travelers at US airports will not have to remove their shoes while going through security.

The Transportation Security Administration has warned fliers that a Waffle House ID will “not suffice” as a substitute for a REAL ID card for domestic jet travel. Fox News reported that a traveler posted a picture of his Waffle House ID on X with the caption, “TSA might want REAL ID, but I have the realest ID.”

And, it turns out, one person did show off their Waffle House card at an airport, and their post went viral. But the Transportation Security Administration, otherwise known as TSA, says hold on. Of course, TSA's post was also a bit tongue-in-cheek.

Apple's digital passport feature gets TSA approval for domestic flights at 250 airports, offering Real ID alternative for iPhone users this fall.

The Department of Homeland Security announced a new policy on Tuesday will allow passengers at domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security at TSA checkpoints.