New ID required for air travel next month

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The countdown is on for a major change at the airport check-in. 

If you're planning to take a flight in the spring and summer, make sure to check your identification – airport travel will require a REAL ID issued by the state.

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The cards have a star or flag on them. 

There are 34 days until the new regulation takes effect. REAL ID will provide more layers of security and increase the reliability of identification cards, officials said.