India, April 13 -- As the May 7 deadline for the REAL ID implementation draws near, millions of Americans are left wondering if their current identification will be sufficient for domestic air travel. With all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories now issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and ID cards, travellers must understand the key differences between the new protocol and the existing standards.

A standard driver's license will not be enough for anyone who is 18 years or older to fly domestically. However, according to the Department of Homeland Security, residents of New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Washington and Vermont have not much to worry about. The agency stated, "Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDLs) iss...