Costco Membership Cards Not Valid for Airport Security, TSA Clarifies
TL;DR
Costco membership cards are not a valid replacement for government-issued ID at TSA security checkpoints, although they may help confirm identity if no other ID is available. Travelers should use proper identification like a passport or Real ID to pass through security, as Costco cards do not meet federal requirements despite their inclusion of a photo and name.
- Your Costco Membership Card? No, It Is Not a Replacement for Real ID. The New York Times
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- TSA tells Americans their Costco cards won't fly at airport security despite love for hot dogs Fox News
- TSA tells fliers: Stop flashing your Costco card at REAL ID checkpoints LiveNOW from FOX
- Costco cards good for 'hot dogs & rotisserie chickens,' not airports, TSA says USA Today
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