No Real ID, no problem so far

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No Real ID, no problem so far

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As Memorial Day kicks off the summer travel season, Portland International Airport was packed with people early Monday. Officials said they expect to see more than 200,000 travelers throughout this 3-day holiday weekend.

It’s also the first holiday with Real ID in effect — but so far, many travelers said they really didn’t have any problems.

Just before the Real ID requirement took effect, the Homeland Security chief said travelers without one can fly but were likely to face extra security.

Vancouver’ John Pappas said the Transportation Security Administration personnel “mentioned the Real ID and I’m like, ‘Hey, I have my passport.’”

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When he went through Denver, he said he wasn’t even asked for his passport. “And it was shockingly easy. I didn’t get, like, stopped or frisked or anything or, you know, whatever the, the Real ID, whatever the extra security measures are. It was simple.”

Elizabeth Rand, who lives in Portland, does not have a Real ID. “But I did get my passport renewed,” she said. The airports were “a little crowded, you know, I think with the new airport, I’m used to having a little bit more room. but the TSA did a good job moving us through.”

She said she learned “that they just kind of give you a pamphlet. You get a slap on the wrist. You’re like, ‘Don’t do that again. Make sure you bring your ID next time.’”

Inside Portland International Airport, May 26, 2025 (KOIN)

KOIN 6 News reached out to TSA about the Real ID screenings. In a statement, officials said, “We are actively managing wait times and prioritizing operational flexibility. As such, screening procedures will be tailored to each individual airport.”

And Portland resident Deb Curran was pleased with her experience.

“Denver was pretty busy,” she told KOIN 6 News. “And we’ll just say Portland is a far superior airport.”

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