The deadline for U.S. travelers to get a Real ID is May 7, after which those who don’t have one may not be able to board flights within the United States, NBC News reported.

But John Breyault, a travel expert at the National Consumers League, a consumer advocacy group, said that “there are workarounds people can use” if one does not have a Real ID card, which is an optional, upgraded driver’s license or state identification card issued by a state driver’s licensing agency and marked with a star.

He added that “most people already have the ability to travel, whether they have a Real ID or not.”

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