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WASHINGTON WATCH
AUTHOR Kevin Burke, ACI-NA President & CEO

The REAL ID Deadline
is Fast Approaching
and Airports are
Making it a Priority
WE ARE less than one year from a major, nationwide event
that will capture significant attention and impact millions of
American travelers. The average citizen might think I'm talking
about the 2020 elections, but if you are an airport director, you
know I'm referring to the fast-approaching REAL ID deadline.
The clock is ticking on the October 1, 2020 deadline, and we
are now entering the final push to ensure all travelers are
ready for this requirement in order to minimize any potential
impact on their travel experience.
Signed into law in 2005, the REAL
ID Act enacts the 9/11 Commission's
recommendation that the government
"set standards for the issuance of
sources of identif ication, such as
driver's licenses." The law requires
the Secretary of Homeland Security
to accept only REAL ID-compliant
driver's licenses, state-issued enhanced
driver's licenses, or another acceptable
form of identif ication - such as
passports or militar y ID - from
adult-age air travelers in order to f ly
domestically.

With less than one year to go,
major federal, state and local efforts
are already underway to ensure
all Americans are aware of this
requirement. A ir por ts Counci l
International-North America has
been working closely with the
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) and Transportation Security

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
KEVIN M. BURKE

Kevin M. Burke, is President and CEO of
Airports Council International - North
America.

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Administration (TSA) on initiatives
to raise awareness among the traveling
public.



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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Airport Business

Inside the Fence: The Penumbra of the Next Generation
Industry Update
Washington Watch: The REAL ID Deadline is Fast Approaching and Airports are Making it a Priority
Air Canada Looks to Modernize GSE with Construction of New Facility
The Most Common Airport Security Challenges are Manageable: Here's How
The 2019 Top 40 Under 40
Airport Stressing You Out? Imagine Working There
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Airport Business - Inside the Fence: The Penumbra of the Next Generation
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Airport Business - Washington Watch: The REAL ID Deadline is Fast Approaching and Airports are Making it a Priority
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Airport Business - Air Canada Looks to Modernize GSE with Construction of New Facility
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Airport Business - The Most Common Airport Security Challenges are Manageable: Here's How
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