In addition to Real IDs, passports, passport cards, U.S. Department of Defense IDs and DHS trusted traveler cards are ...

If you don't have a Real ID-compliant license, don't try to use your Costco card or other membership ID — it won't work. Here ...

Most of us know that a Costco membership card will not work in place of a Real ID at the airport, however, there is a reason some people thought it might.

The misconception that Costco cards could be used as a REAL ID stems from the visual similarity between the two. Both may feature a "gold star," leading to confusion. A food blog, Chowhound ...

A Costco card is good for many things, but it can't replace a REAL ID at airport security. The misleading suggestion stems from online accounts of travelers who claimed in the past to have ...

The Transportation Security Administration has warned fliers that a Waffle House ID will “not suffice” as a substitute for a ...

Recently the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) needed to remind travelers about what is considered a legitimate ...

The Costco confusion has likely only affected a small number of air travelers, as 93% of fliers who show up at the airport have a valid Real ID, the TSA said in late May. The new Real ID rules ...

A Costco card is good for many things, but it can't replace a REAL ID at airport security. Credit: AP An American flag flies outside a Costco Warehouse in Cranberry, Pa., Friday, March 7, 2025.

A viral post showing a Waffle House employee ID prompted the TSA to officially state that such identification cards are not accepted as alternatives to REAL ID for air travel.

Costco didn’t immediately respond to a CBS News request for comment. Categories : Featured , Regional News , US & World News Tags : Airports , Costco Card , Real ID , TSA ...