Bringing my daughter's friend with us & flying??

[BabyBelle1]

My daughter's 13 year old friend is coming with us this trip!

What kind of identification/documentation does she need to travel with us?? We're flying Allegiant into Sanford (first time flying to SFB). I read on Allegiant's website that proof of age is required for all passengers... What counts as proof of age? Original birth certificate? Shot record?

Thanks!!

 

[Traveliz]

From the Allegiant website:

"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires photo identification for all passengers over the age of 18, as well as for all passengers under the age of 18 who are traveling alone.
This photo identification must be issued by a state or national government (such as a driver's license or passport).
Failure to provide proof of age will result in denied boarding."

When read it context:
The proof of age is only for those over 18 or under 18 AND traveling alone.

Your child's friend is traveling with you and neither her nor your daughter will need proof of age.

Liz

 

[dudspizza]

From the Allegiant website:

"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires photo identification for all passengers over the age of 18, as well as for all passengers under the age of 18 who are traveling alone.
This photo identification must be issued by a state or national government (such as a driver's license or passport).
Failure to provide proof of age will result in denied boarding."

When read it context:
The proof of age is only for those over 18 or under 18 AND traveling alone.

Your child's friend is traveling with you and neither her nor your daughter will need proof of age.

Liz

Agreed

 

[rwdavis2]

Yep, no ID necessary. They don't care if the friend is not related to you. A note from her parents is worthless (anyone could write one).

 

[conniehar90]

I was going to ask a similar question. We are bring my DD's 12 year old friend this trip. I know she doesn't need ID for the plane, but is it a good idea for us to have that parent note that gives us permission to have her travel with us? What if she gets sick and needs to go to urgent care or ER? I can get a copy of her insurance card but again, do I need some sort of parent permission note?

Thanks!

 

[rwdavis2]

I was going to ask a similar question. We are bring my DD's 12 year old friend this trip. I know she doesn't need ID for the plane, but is it a good idea for us to have that parent note that gives us permission to have her travel with us? What if she gets sick and needs to go to urgent care or ER? I can get a copy of her insurance card but again, do I need some sort of parent permission note?

Thanks!

The note saying it's ok to travel is worthless. Who would want to see it? And anyone could forge one.

BUT, the medical permission and insurance info is necessary in an emergency. We did this when our kids out of town visiting their aunt. A list of any allergies or sensitivies is a good idea as well.

 

[Jestocost]

I was going to ask a similar question. We are bring my DD's 12 year old friend this trip. I know she doesn't need ID for the plane, but is it a good idea for us to have that parent note that gives us permission to have her travel with us? What if she gets sick and needs to go to urgent care or ER? I can get a copy of her insurance card but again, do I need some sort of parent permission note?

Thanks!

As PPs have noted, nothing is needed for travel per se. However, a notarized letter from the parents authorizing you to make medical decisions for the friend in an emergency would be a very good idea. The letter should state the dates of the trip during which the authorization would be valid. Also, make sure you have a copy of her health insurance card.

 

[JudyAL]

We took my daughter's 14 year old friend with us last year. To be on the safe side, we had her passport. We also got notarized letters from her parents saying it was ok for us to take her on the plane and to get medical help if necessary.

We never needed any of the documentation. With the way our luck runs, we would have needed it if we hadn't had it.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

We took my daughter's 14 year old friend with us last year. To be on the safe side, we had her passport. We also got notarized letters from her parents saying it was ok for us to take her on the plane and to get medical help if necessary.

We never needed any of the documentation. With the way our luck runs, we would have needed it if we hadn't had it.

I would not have sent the passport!

As you found out, getting all that documentation to travel was a waste of time, but if it made you feel better...

 

[jcanary]

We have taken our kids friends a number of times on trips with us. It was a mandatory piece of documentation from the parents for medical treatment permission with all allergies, etc on it. We had a friend that was a school nurse and we basically used the form that the school did. You never know when you might need it.

 

[Hannathy]

The most important thing you need is the childs insurance card!

with cell phones and electronic communication permission to treat is very simple to get and not even needed in a true emergency. But without the insurance card it is a pain and you may have to pay oop and get reimbursed.

She needs nothing to travel, no ID or letter.


There is no way I would have sent my child's passport either, no way in Hades.

 

[rwdavis2]

The most important thing you need is the childs insurance card!

with cell phones and electronic communication permission to treat is very simple to get and not even needed in a true emergency. But without the insurance card it is a pain and you may have to pay oop and get reimbursed.

She needs nothing to travel, no ID or letter.


There is no way I would have sent my child's passport either, no way in Hades.

Agreed on all counts and the last point should be emphasized.

 

[Alesia]

We took my daughter's 14 year old friend with us last year. To be on the safe side, we had her passport. We also got notarized letters from her parents saying it was ok for us to take her on the plane and to get medical help if necessary.

We never needed any of the documentation. With the way our luck runs, we would have needed it if we hadn't had it.

You definitely wouldn't have needed the documentation for the flight, and sending the passport was an insanely bad idea.

 

[seashoreCM]

The significance of getting medical permission and notarized documents is that in case of a mishap you must make treatment happen now including your autographing of other documents, and ask questions of the parents later.

 

[Capt_BJ]

when my kids have traveled with others, even relatives, we provide a notarized limited power of attorney authorizing emergency medical care and travel as planned. When others have travelled with us - ditto.

Talking multi day trips here and outside of 500 miles. Kids spend summers on grandma's farm for many of their growing years and a young teen dau went to Brazil with a group.

 

[pooch]

to WDW. We did have a "note" from mommy that she was supposed to, but never did, get notarized, his birth certificate and a copy of his health ins card. TSA smiled at him and asked "are you Jayson?" The fact that he smiled back & said "yes" was a bonus (I expected him to hide behind me!!) That was the extent of IDing him. We never took any of the paperwork out the whole trip. In the case of a medical emergency, my understanding is that they treat first and ask questions later.

 

[deegack]

The only reason for the note would have been medical. Tsa does not require I'd for those under 16. In the case of a true medical emergency like a severe car accident yes they will treat the emergency first but in the case of a non emergency (fever, strep throat) they will not treat until they speak with a parent. The notarized letter may not even do it.

 

[Hannathy]

The only reason for the note would have been medical. Tsa does not require I'd for those under 16. In the case of a true medical emergency like a severe car accident yes they will treat the emergency first but in the case of a non emergency (fever, strep throat) they will not treat until they speak with a parent. The notarized letter may not even do it.

And with cell phones it is no big deal to get a verbal OK.(the cases that the parent can't be reached for days is rare)


We always preferred a verbal OK, VS written letter when I was working, and even with a written we would try to reach the parent for the verbal.

TSA is 18 and over.