HELP!!What kind of ID to get on airplane?

[nurseypoo5]

I never fly (and i'm nervous)...

I have a Drivers liscense that has my old address on it. I am going to get a new one on Friday, 3 weeks before we leave, what if it doesnt get here in time??? I am not sure off hand where my birth certificate is. Will they accept a liscence with an old address, how will they even know???? egads.

Same with my DD. She just lost her liscense and got a new one, but it hasnt arrived yet, this im even more worried about since its been 2 weeks. I'm frantic!

HELP!

ds is 9, he wont need his birth certificate will he? Were flying from dallas to orlando. thanks

 

[Uncleromulus]

I haven't flown in a long time myself--so I'm not much help. If they now require Birth certificates for children to get on a plane the bottom is out of the tub!!
I'm not sure your current address would have much to do with the Driver License just being valid and having your picture on it--but these days, who knows??

 

[disneyldwjr]

The address on your license does not matter, if you daughter is under 18 she does not need an ID and you don't need a birth cert. except in certain circumstanes. IE: SWA requires one if you are flying under a youth fare or the child is under 2. Check with you airline.

 

[ncbyrne]

The address isn't the important thing, it's the picture I.D. A drivers license or passport are the usual forms people use.

 

[Dopey Sharon]

Since they will be coming in the mail, will they have your pictures on them? That's what you need, picture ID.

We need to go, in person, to the DMV for our licenses, since our pictures are on them. If your's don't, you will need some other form of government issued photo ID.

You can get a photo ID, not a license, at the DMV here in New Jersey. I think they are $5.

 

[disneyldwjr]

Since they will be coming in the mail, will they have your pictures on them? That's what you need, picture ID.

We need to go, in person, to the DMV for our licenses, since our pictures are on them. If your's don't, you will need some other form of government issued photo ID.

You can get a photo ID, not a license, at the DMV here in New Jersey. I think they are $5.

Actually, you don't need a photo ID to board, however, you will be subject to extra security if you do not have one. They will accept Birth Certs. with back up info such as a SS card, Library Card, Credit card and other forms.

 

[nurseypoo5]

OK so i can quit stressing about myself, and my DS age 10 wont need anything...right?

Now DD is 22 yrs old, so adult. If her ID doesnt come in the mail in time, do you all think that her birth certificate and maybe a Library card (no picture) will work. I can't think of a thing that has her pic on it!

 

[bavaria]

As noted above, with no photo ID she WILL be subjected to secondary screening. Typically one needs to show photo ID at airline checkin and/or luggage drop and at the line to security screening.

Does she have school ID with a photo, or work ID? I've always had one with a photo at all the schools I attended, as well as places of work (excpet for the Mom and Pop places)

 

[nurseypoo5]

Yes she has a birth certificate and a college photo ID. So that should be fine?

thanks

 

[Dopey Sharon]

Actually, you don't need a photo ID to board, however, you will be subject to extra security if you do not have one. They will accept Birth Certs. with back up info such as a SS card, Library Card, Credit card and other forms.

I didn't know this. I thought you had to have photo ID.

Sorry.

 

[disneyldwjr]

Yes she has a birth certificate and a college photo ID. So that should be fine?

thanks

That should work just fine. She may, however, be subjected to extra screening. My daughter used her college ID and they did spend more time with her because of it.
Yes, you can stop stressing about your youngster and yourself, and in reality about you daughter. All will be well.

 

[disneyldwjr]

I didn't know this. I thought you had to have photo ID.

Sorry.

Absolutely NOTHING to be sorry about. The place is great, we ALL learn something new all the time.

 

[justplaingoofy]

I got this from JetBlue's website. I looked it up because I had never heard of them accepting a library card.



ID Requirements for Domestic Travel
Government issued identification is required for all customers 18 years of age
and over. Identification is not required for any person under the age of 18.

The name on the ID must match the name in the reservation.

Forms of valid identification for domestic flights are described below.

One form of photo ID, including:
· Driver's license
· Passport
· Photo ID issued by a government agency
· JetBlue Airways Corporation ID card

-OR-

Two forms of non-photo ID including:
· Social Security card
· Medicare/Medicaid card
· Voters Registration card
· Driver's license without photo
· ID issued by a government agency

Infants/Lap Child

Customers traveling with an infant as a lap child may be asked for proof of age,
such as a passport, birth certificate (copies are acceptable for domestic travel)
or an immunization record when the infant's age is questionable.

Infants between three and 14 days old must also have, in the form of a letter,
their doctor's approval to travel.

 

[CarolA]

If your DD does not have a goverment issue ID she will probabaly get the full security search. Give yourself extra time at the airport on both ends. (In other words, if you get lucky at your departure and don't get all her carryons etc searched don't assume that you won't need extra time on your return home)

 

[justplaingoofy]

I got this from JetBlue's website. I looked it up because I had never heard of them accepting a library card.



ID Requirements for Domestic Travel
Government issued identification is required for all customers 18 years of age
and over. Identification is not required for any person under the age of 18.

The name on the ID must match the name in the reservation.

Forms of valid identification for domestic flights are described below.

One form of photo ID, including:
· Driver's license
· Passport
· Photo ID issued by a government agency
· JetBlue Airways Corporation ID card

-OR-

Two forms of non-photo ID including:
· Social Security card
· Medicare/Medicaid card
· Voters Registration card
· Driver's license without photo
· ID issued by a government agency

Infants/Lap Child

Customers traveling with an infant as a lap child may be asked for proof of age,
such as a passport, birth certificate (copies are acceptable for domestic travel)
or an immunization record when the infant's age is questionable.

Infants between three and 14 days old must also have, in the form of a letter,
their doctor's approval to travel.

I think you should call your airline to see what their exact requirements are. At our airport we have to show ID when we check in, and also at security.

 

[disneyldwjr]

I think you should call your airline to see what their exact requirements are. At our airport we have to show ID when we check in, and also at security.

Actually you should check the TSA, they are the ones that set the rules for ID's or documents needed to fly. The airlines do not make the rules. They follow them.
I did a quick search and this is what I found. Rather vague, however.

We encourage each adult traveler to keep his/her airline boarding pass and government-issued photo ID available until exiting the security checkpoint. The absence of proper identification will result in additional screening.

 

[bavaria]

What this thread highlights is the need for every adult to ensure that they have some form of photo ID available. My sister doesn't drive, but she does have a legal photo ID as well as her passport, etc.

I understand that many Americans don't have passports, but ensure that you have photo ID in some official form. You never know when you may need to fly or otherwise prove your identity.

 

[ducklite]

Actually, you don't need a photo ID to board, however, you will be subject to extra security if you do not have one. They will accept Birth Certs. with back up info such as a SS card, Library Card, Credit card and other forms.

However they CAN and sometimes DO deny boarding to those who don't have appropriate identification. It's not the airlines call, it's the TSA's.

Anne

 

[Lewisc]

Passengers over 18 should do everything in their power to get a photo ID. Check with DMV. Alternative ID will subject the passenger to extensive additional screening and even then TSA doesn't have to let the passenger board. I can't imagine what would happen if the passengers name was the same as someone on the watch list. Worse would be if TSA didn't allow the passenger to fly home.

Allow at least an extra hour at the airport if an adult doesn't have government issued photo ID.

People do lose their licenses, have their wallets stolen etc. There is a procedure to handle those cases.

 

[disneyldwjr]

However they CAN and sometimes DO deny boarding to those who don't have appropriate identification. It's not the airlines call, it's the TSA's.

Anne

Yes, they sure can, and I am acutely aware that it is the TSA's call and not the airlines.