The TSA proposed a new “modernized alternative identity verification program” for travelers who arrive at airport security checkpoints without REAL ID-compliant identification.

The program would allow such travelers to access the sterile area of the airport if their identity can be established, but would require an $18 fee to cover government costs.

The big picture: Travelers would need to submit biographic and/or biometric information to verify identity and confirm they are not on a Secure Flight watch list. • The alternative verification is optional and does not guarantee access; additional screening and delays may occur. • The identity verification would be valid for 10 days, covering trips within that period without repeating the fee.

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