Bringing DD's friend to WDW, help with question

[sarha]

We are bringing my DD's best friend to WDW to celebrate DD's 16th birthday.

My question is: do I need a letter from her parent's giving permission to travel? I plan on getting an emergency release from but I wondered if she would need anything written allowing her to travel with my family?

Also, both girls look older than 16, do they need any special I.D. to board the plane? Would a high school I.D. work? I believe officially a child needs to be over 18 before they need an official picture I.D. to fly, but I don't want to get stopped from boarding because we don't have the proper document.

 

[MichaelH]

I don't think she will need anything allowing her to travel with your family.

Your question about the ID is a good one. You may be able to check the TSA website and see what IDs they accept. I know in Alabama you can get an ID from the License Department. It looks like a Drivers License, but it is a different color. They may want an ID that has your home address on it. If the high school ID has that then they may take it. Again, check the TSA website and see if they have any information.

Maybe you will get some more responses. Hope this helps a little.

 

[MichaelH]

Here is some info that I got from the TSA website:

Proper Identification

If you have a paper ticket for a domestic flight, passengers age 18 and over must present one form of photo identification issued by a local state or federal government agency (e.g.: passport/drivers license/military ID), or two forms of non-photo identification, one of which must have been issued by a state or federal agency (e.g.: U.S. social security card). For an international flight, you will need to present a valid passport, visa, or any other required documentation. Passengers without proper ID may be denied boarding.

For e-tickets, you will need to show your photo identification and e-ticket receipt to receive your boarding pass.

There are four ways to obtain a boarding pass:

Go to your airline's ticket counter at the airport
Use curbside check-in
Use your airline's self-service ticket kiosk in the airport lobby
Print the boarding pass from your airline's website

It looks as though an adult is only required to show ID.

 

[sarha]

MichaelH : Thanks so much for taking the time to look that up for me.
I really appreciate it!

Sarha

 

[ttichenor]

Just some ideas from a thread on another board.....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=528689

 

[sarha]

ttichenor : That was a great thread. Thanks for the link.

Sarha