India, April 3 -- On May 7, the Real ID Act will go into force, bringing about a significant shift for domestic air travellers in the US.

To board a domestic flight, passengers lacking a driver's license that complies with Real ID requirements must show another TSA-approved form of identification, such as a passport, military ID, or DHS-trusted traveler card.

Additionally, access to certain military installations and federal offices will need Real ID.

Standard driver's licenses will no longer be accepted for entry into federal buildings or on domestic flights under the new rules. Rather, passengers who are 18 years of age or older will require a Real ID-compliant driver's license or another type of government-approved identification, l...