Airports TSA Is Charging Travelers $45 for REAL ID Screening — but New Military Recruits Are Exempt by SharonKurheg February 17, 2026 by SharonKurheg February 17, 2026 A new TSA fee took effect February 1, but recruits headed to basic training won’t have to pay — and will even get expedited screening. After nearly two decades of … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail