Driver's license in new name, passport and flight booking in old name

[Anonymous]

I legally changed my last name last year. My driver's license is already in my new name, but I have not yet gotten around to changing my passport. I have booked an international flight in my old name (same as in the passport) in six weeks from now. I am panicking that I should request a new passport (expedited) and update the flight booking. What do you recommend? I am a naturalized citizen and don't want issues at the airport.

[Anonymous]

If you have a valid passport in your old name, and the booking is in the same name, you are fine. Just use your passport to check-in and go through security.

[Anonymous]

Don't use your DL at security/checking in. A passport is an acceptable form of ID.

[Anonymous]

Does she need to show that she has the Real ID on her drivers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does she need to show that she has the Real ID on her drivers.

1. Google is your friend.

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

2. If she shows a valid passport, a Real ID drivers license is not needed. Most of the world functions on passports, not local drivers licenses.

[Anonymous]

They will know at TSA that she has two last names and will ask her about it. This happened to me after my name change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does she need to show that she has the Real ID on her drivers.

A valid passport by itself is Real ID.

[Anonymous]

I traveled to Italy last Fall with a passport and ticket booked in my maiden name. It's fine.

[Anonymous]

You don't even need a driver's license to travel or do anything (other than drive) if you have a passport.