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United Airlines has issued a reminder regarding the May 7, 2025, deadline for REAL ID enforcement and provided answers to common questions through its online resource.
According to United Airlines' official post on X, the airline has advised passengers that from May 7, 2025, travelers aged 18 or older must present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued ID—marked with a star or flag—at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport checkpoints. The airline also shared a visual guide and a dedicated link to uafly.co/RealID to assist customers in confirming whether their ID meets federal requirements.
The TSA states that beginning May 7, 2025, passengers without a REAL ID-compliant license will need another acceptable form of identification, such as a U.S. passport, military ID, or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry card. Enhanced driver's licenses issued by certain states also qualify if they meet federal security standards. The TSA emphasizes that non-compliant IDs will result in denied access to security screening and missed flights.
