Flying SW with Grandchildren

[DJT]

I am taking my 15 year old and 11 year old grandsons to WDW. We will be flying SW. I am ready to book tickets. Will they need any ID’s at check in? I want to make sure I have everything I need when I book and when we check in. Thanks!

 

[Jestocost]

No IDs needed for travelers under 18 for domestic flights.

 

[charmed59]

If they look under 18 they don’t need any id. If they look over 18 I’d suggest they bring their school id. The rule is over 18, but it tends to become an issue when they could be mistaken for an 18 year old.

 

[rwdavis2]

No ids, letters from parents, nothing. TSA will not accept letters from anyone. If they think the kids look older they will just ask them their age.

 

[AngiTN]

We take DGD on flights all the time. Never need anything. You'll be fine

Only * would be, if you and your DH have PreCheck. At 15 they can't go with you, at 11 they can. Something to keep in mind, that is easy to forget. It may even be worth getting for the 15 yo, if it's something you have

 

[tinkerbellmagic]

One thing though, if either parent will not be present during your trip, make sure to get a letter signed and notarized from one of their parents to give you authority to let them have medical treatment should either of them get sick on the trip. That was one problem I had when DGS got sick at Disney some years back. I had a note, but it wasn't notarized so they refused to treat him at the clinic. I ended up having to go to Celebration ER instead. Spent about 10 hours there, most of which was spent waiting to be seen. Lesson learned.
And even after all that, we ended up having to call Docs on Call to come to the resort... but anyway... worst trip ever!
Have fun! It is a special time to be able to go to Disney with grandkids.