TSA Issues Warning for New Jersey Costco Members When Traveling

It's vacation time. School's almost out and it's time to have a fun summer.

Let's face it, we live in a giant vacation place, I'm thankful for that.

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There has been several changes for New Jersey travelers should be aware of before heading to New Jersey airports.

United Airlines makes important time changes for New Jersey travelers.

Earlier this month United Airlines announced all domestic passenger must check in at least 45 minutes before departure, whether checking a bag or not. More information on United Airlines click HERE. 

Southwest Airlines ban a common carry-on item in bags.

Southwest has been in the news for adding baggage fees after years of "bags fly free" and lots of us loved that, now that changed. And, they recently made that ban of portable chargers or power banks in travelers carry-on bags or power banks due to fire risk. Click HERE for more information. 

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What New Jerseyans need to know about traveling with the REAL ID.

One of the biggest changes for New Jersey travelers is the REAL ID. The REAL ID requirements are now being enforced at New Jersey and all American airports at the airport security checkpoints.

The REAL ID guidelines went into effect last month. There are no obligations for New Jereyans to get their REAL ID if they have an alternate form of identification that meets the REAL ID standards when traveling. Two options if you don't have a REAL ID when traveling that most travelers have is their U.S. passport or U.S. passport card.

TSA officials warn Costco cards DO NOT COUNT as one of the options when traveling.

From the TSA, Transportation Security Administration Facebook page: "We love hotdogs & rotisserie chickens as much as the next person but please stop telling people their Costco card counts as a REAL ID because it absolutely does not."