Airport...

[DWhittles]

I have all our ID ready to go but I'm wondering if they will ask for ID for my son. I only have his Social Security Card which I'm heistant to bring with me because they are such a pain in the rear to replace should anything happen to it.
Has anyone flown with an infant and did they ask for ID for the baby?

 

[winniedapooh]

We have 5 children and have been flying with them since 1997 and have never once been asked. I hope this helps.

 

[DisneyPhD]

Hi DWhittles

You son is young enough they won't question his age, but what I do is take a xerox copy of birth cirtificate (reduced size so it fits in my wallet folded.) I right her SS number on the back so I have it, but I think I might make a copy of that too. I have never been asked for it, but I feel better knowing I have it. I know a copy isn't offical, but I think it is enough since they don't offically need it at all. This way you have it too just in case for any emergancy or if needed for medical attention. (just in case you are thinking about it, centra care is great 24 hour medical clinic, we took DD 2 times when she was 2 years old, they gave her great care and we had a great rest of the trip! Peace of mind knowing there is good doctors close by) Let's hope you don't need it, but is good to know just in case.

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

We've been on about 10 flights with our two oldest DDs from ages 16 months to 3 years. We have never been asked for ID.

 

[ErinInCT]

We also bring a copy of the birth certificate. Mainly b/c we get a special price (usually half off) for an infant who gets their own seat. So I bring it just in case they want proof that dd is under 2. I have never been asked, evn when dd looked like she may have been older then 2 (she is pretty tall for her age). But it is better to be safe then sorry.
Oh yeah, all of our flights with dd have been AFTER 9/11. Only problem we had is when dd was around 3 we took a backpack of kids toys including kids scissors (she was at a cutting everything out of magazines stage) & they inspected them but let us bring them on (kids scissors with the rounded tips!).

 

[LisaZoe]

My DD and I returned from our trip yesterday. I was never asked for any ID for her when I presented our boarding passes and my ID. I assume the photo ID is a security issue and children are not considered a risk. In fact, at the Denver airport, all adults had to remove their shoes at the security screening area but my DD was able to keep hers on. I even heard the TSA guard at our gate ask another if children had to remove shoes and he was told "No".

When my family traveled with my older niece and nephews (all were in or close to their teens), they did all bring either school ID or drivers licenses but I don't think those were needed... although that was pre-9/11.

 

[ZuZugal]

SWA suggests school-age kids bring their school ID's with them, and for infants, bring a copy of BC. The agent I talked to said this is a good idea incase the flight would have to be changed for any reason and re-booked........then ID might be asked for. Would this happen.....probably not. Doesn't hurt to be prepared.

 

[Jenn Lynn]

I saw an episode of airline where Southwest wanted proof of a child's age. The Mom didn't have it so she had to call her friend, who worked at the hospital where the DD was born, and have her fax over the information.

I think I would take a BC just to be on the safe side.

 

[NotUrsula]

On a domestic flight, the only circumstance where you would be asked for proof of age for an infant is if the child is travelling as a lap-child or on a reduced-fare based on his age.

In order of preference, best ID is a passport or a birth certificate. Social Security cards are never considered to be valid ID.