May 02, 2025 - Montoursville, PA
With federal REAL ID enforcement just days away, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, joined officials from the Williamsport Airport, and the American Automobile Association (AAA), to urge Pennsylvanians to make sure they're prepared for upcoming air travel. These efforts reflect the Shapiro Administration's commitment to ensuring residents have the information and opportunities they need to be ready for federal REAL ID enforcement.Getting a REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but beginning next Wednesday, May 7, travelers need to present a REAL ID driver's license or ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight, and enter a military base or other federal facilities that require ID at the door. More than 2.8 million Pennsylvanians have gotten a REAL ID driver's license or ID card since they became available in the state in 2019."People look forward to traveling with friends and family on vacation or business," said Carroll. "But after next Wednesday, if you don't have a REAL ID or a passport, you won't be permitted to board a domestic flight. We're strongly encouraging everyone to plan ahead for your travel needs before you arrive at the airport, especially if you already have flights planned for the summer." Speakers Include:Eric B. McKitish, CEO, Williamsport Regional Airport Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOTNina Waskevich, Vice President for Brands and Marketing, AAA North Penn
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