Children and ID's @ airport?

[Badger Brent]

This will be our first flight with kids since 9/11. What form of ID do they need to board the plane? Do they need birth cert. or what? Thanks for quick replys.

 

[jacksonsmom]

I called Delta personally before our trip & was told that children under 18 do NOT need any ID.
I was kind of surprised since all the security & how EASY it would be for anyone to take a child on a plane but I suppose really anyone COULD fake a birth cerficate if they wanted too

When we got to the airport they did not ask for any ID for my son (who was 3) just his ticket.

 

[dcfromva]

Badger Brent,

Here is an excerpt from TSA's web site as well:
Bring a boarding pass ticket or ticket confirmation such as a printed itinerary as well as a government-issued photo ID. Children under the age of 18 do not require an ID. At some airports only boarding passes will be accepted to enter the passenger checkpoint.

Here is a link to the TSA web site fro more details.

With 3 days to go before the trip, don't give it a worry, you will be fine!

Have a wonderful trip!!

-DC

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by Badger Brent
This will be our first flight with kids since 9/11. What form of ID do they need to board the plane? Do they need birth cert. or what? Thanks for quick replys.

The only exception is some airlines do require a birth certificate for lap kids.

 

[DemoBri1]

Originally posted by GAIL HAYDEN
The only exception is some airlines do require a birth certificate for lap kids.

Yes...and ATA is one of them.

 

[JAP]

I was told by Southeast today that we would need copies of birth certs for both our children (6 & 2).

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by DemoBri1
Yes...and ATA is one of them.

As is SWA.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by dcfromva
Badger Brent,

Here is an excerpt from TSA's web site as well:
Bring a boarding pass ticket or ticket confirmation such as a printed itinerary as well as a government-issued photo ID. Children under the age of 18 do not require an ID. At some airports only boarding passes will be accepted to enter the passenger checkpoint.

Here is a link to the TSA web site fro more details.

With 3 days to go before the trip, don't give it a worry, you will be fine!

Have a wonderful trip!!

-DC

While it is true the TSA does not require them, the airlines are allowed to make their own policies on what they require. The airlines have to meet the minimun, but can set their own max.

 

[mcnuss]

Originally posted by JAP
I was told by Southeast today that we would need copies of birth certs for both our children (6 & 2).

I have flown SW with my DD many times, and I have never been asked to show her birth certificate. Did you buy special child's fares for them? Also, if you check in at the kiosk, how on earth could they enforce this?

 

[dcgrumpy]

McNuss- Southeast not Southwest

How do they check adult id if you check in at a kiosk?

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by mcnuss
I have flown SW with my DD many times, and I have never been asked to show her birth certificate. Did you buy special child's fares for them? Also, if you check in at the kiosk, how on earth could they enforce this?

SWA asks for birth certs. for children under 2. You must have missed this when I stated it.

Infants and Children
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free with a Customer paying the applicable adult fare. Affordable Infant Fares are also available that enable a Customer to reserve a seat for an infant and use his/her FAA approved car seat. A birth certificate is required to validate age of all infants under age two. A medical release for travel is required for any infant under 14 days old. Accompanied children ages two through 11 will be charged the applicable Child's Fare for the flight (does not apply to unaccompanied children ages five through 11).



http://www.southwestair.com/travel_center/children.html

 

[Aubrey]

Several people have noted that 16 year olds can frequently look older than 20 year olds and vice versa. I imagine this creates a problem for the check-in reps. It is a bit of minor hassle but just to be on the safe side, it is handy to get your children their own passports. That way you are always ready if a great international travel deal comes up too.

 

[Mady/Sophiemom]

I'm flying ATA; None under 2 though.

They said that any who "appeared " over 18 has to have an I.D.
I thought about my niece, who at age 15, could probably bought beer, she looked so much older. This was before she had a driver's license, and with a birth certificate how would they have proven it was her?. Do they except a school I.D.? Just curious.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by Mady/Sophiemom
I'm flying ATA; None under 2 though.

They said that any who "appeared " over 18 has to have an I.D.
I thought about my niece, who at age 15, could probably bought beer, she looked so much older. This was before she had a driver's license, and with a birth certificate how would they have proven it was her?. Do they except a school I.D.? Just curious.

Depends on the airline. Each one can request different things.
Go to the specific airline's site and check out the rules.

 

[Sam0794]

I brought both kids birth certificates just in case. No one asked to see them - just dh and I had to show our license.....