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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) took part in a social media discussion this week by making it clear that Waffle House IDs owned by some customers of popular restaurants are “not sufficient” as personal identifications for travel.
A flight passenger posted a photo on his yellow X Waffle House ID with caption: “TSA may need an actual ID, but I have the latest ID.”
The post has received around 2.1 million views and thousands of reposts and likes.
The TSA responded to social posts saying that the ID is not compliant with federal regulations and is not acceptable at security checkpoints.
“Respectful, no… Waffle House IDs are not sufficient as an alternative to actual IDs (sorry),” TSA responded with X.
The TSA has revealed that Waffle House IDs are not an alternative to the actual IDs needed at airport security checkpoints. (AP)
Fox News Digital has contacted Waffle House for more information.
Many X users visited the comments section to consider posting.
“How do you get this?” I asked the man.
The eggs will appear on the Waffle House table in Austin, Texas. TSA partially writes, “Waffle House IDs are not sufficient as an alternative to actual IDs (sorry).” (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Another commented, “I thought this was America.”
“I’ve never been so jealous of internet strangers,” another person said.
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Users say, “Where can I get it?” Waffle House identification? “
On May 7th, the actual ID requirements were enabled and a flyer was needed to obtain a new identification with the star in the upper right corner to fly. (Robin Rayne from Fox News Digital)
“To be honest, I get more documents to get more documents than Real ID,” commented X user.
One man joked [the] The Costco card was the latest ID. ”
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A few weeks ago, the TSA advised travelers not to use their Costco cards as an identification.
A virus post indicating Waffle House employee ID prompted the TSA to officially state that such identification cards are not acceptable. (istock)
“We love hot dogs and Rotisserie chicken Just like the next person, but that’s definitely not, so stop telling people that their Costco cards will count as their actual IDs,” the agency wrote on Facebook.
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On May 7th, the actual ID requirements were enabled and a flyer was needed to obtain a new identification with the star in the upper right corner to fly.
The actual ID card from the sample is shown here. Actual ID requirements came into effect in May 2025. (DHS)
According to the TSA, other identifications that are accepted in place of an actual ID include a valid US passport or passport card, Global Entry, Department of Depential IDS, permanent resident cards, and Border Crossing cards.
