May 7 marks the first day of Real ID enforcement and a TSA New England spokesperson told WBZ-TV it's been a smooth day of travel for airports in the region. Even the procrastinators made sure they had a Real ID before the policy kicked in Wednesday morning.

After years of delays, the REAL ID deadline officially arrived, and travelers across the country are navigating new rules and last-minute surprises.

State government offices that issue driver's licenses and state IDs have seen a significant increase in demand for REAL ID and some have extended their office hours to meet the de

There are a handful of other documents you can produce that will allow you to board domestic flights in the U.S.

As the enforcement of the federal Real ID law went into effect Wednesday, many travelers were let off with a warning about their noncompliant cards.

REAL ID or other eligible identification is required to board domestic flights at PHL airport, or travelers risk added wait times at TSA checkpoints.