ID for flying

[NCDisneyMom]

I have a question. My co-worker will be flying in 2 weeks and, well, he's not always "all together" when it comes to things. He has only flown once before in his entire life...many years ago. I was reminding him about not packing liquids in his carryon, etc., and we got to ID to get on the plane. He does not have a driver's license, nor a passport. He had a gov't ID through the DMV, which he just noticed has expired. He's applied for a renewal, but our state mails them all, and it's going to be cutting it VERY close to having it before his trip.

So...does anybody know if there are any alternate forms of ID that he can use to get on a plane (it's a domestic flight)? I looked at the TSA website, and can't find anything different, but didn't know if anyone knew from experience. Like maybe using his expired picture ID and his Social Security card, or something like that? Thanks in advance!

 

[bgohre]

Try this.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/acceptable_documents.shtm

 

[dalt01]

"valid" photo ID...........ie.........gov issue as in military id...........dr lic...........passport........it must match ticket info...........john Q public on id.....johnny public........on ticket is a no,no.

 

[DebbieB]

"valid" photo ID...........ie.........gov issue as in military id...........dr lic...........passport........it must match ticket info...........john Q public on id.....johnny public........on ticket is a no,no.

That is not true. They are not enforcing the id vs ticket match at this time.

http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/secureflight/index.shtm

Q. If the name printed on my boarding pass is different than what appears on my government ID, will I still be able to fly?
A. Secure Flight is a behind-the-scenes process that TSA and airlines collaborate on to compare the information you provide against government watch lists. The additional data elements that you may be asked to provide, such as date of birth and gender, serve to better differentiate you from individuals on the government watch list.

Due to difference in boarding pass systems, boarding passes may not always display the exact name you provided when booking your travel. The name you provide when booking your travel is used to perform the watch list matching before a boarding pass is ever issued, so small differences should not impact your travel. You should ensure that the name provided when booking your travel matches the government ID that you will use when traveling. Small differences between the passenger's ID the passenger's reservation information, and the boarding pass (such as the use of a middle initial instead of a full middle name or no middle name/initial at all, hyphens or apostrophes) should not cause a problem for the passenger

 

[dalt01]

That is not true. They are not enforcing the id vs ticket match at this time.

http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/secureflight/index.shtm

did not say they were enforcing. it is a no,no and if they want to they can keep you from boarding the plane. i states "should" not cause any problems, not will not.

 

[cigar95]

did not say they were enforcing. it is a no,no and if they want to they can keep you from boarding the plane. i states "should" not cause any problems, not will not.

Actually, even this isn't the case - the "exact match" isn't "a regulation that isn't being enforced". It is, at this time, not a regulation.

At present, SecureFlight requires airlines to collect full names for matching to watchlists. At some point in the future, it is likely, or at least possible, that the regulation will be expanded to require precise matches at the airport checkpoints. But that day is somewhere in the future, and has not yet been announced, or even publicly speculated by any official channels.

 

[shocker]

I recently flew without "proper" ID. The TSA agent called over a supervisor and I arrived early to allow extra time for scrutiny. Your companion will want to take the outdated ID and arrive early. They may also want to take a birth certificate, bill with address, business card/work badge etc. that can help identify who they are. The TSA supervisor told me he has a computer program where he can ask questions (sounded like from government records) and match up ID's based on the answers and use it to determine if someone will be allowed to board. We never had to get to that far and I was allowed to pass with the info I brought. I just want to let other readers know that the TSA seemed ready to assist anyone who may have to fly without "proper ID."

 

[dalt01]

I recently flew without "proper" ID. The TSA agent called over a supervisor and I arrived early to allow extra time for scrutiny. Your companion will want to take the outdated ID and arrive early. They may also want to take a birth certificate, bill with address, business card/work badge etc. that can help identify who they are. The TSA supervisor told me he has a computer program where he can ask questions (sounded like from government records) and match up ID's based on the answers and use it to determine if someone will be allowed to board. We never had to get to that far and I was allowed to pass with the info I brought. I just want to let other readers know that the TSA seemed ready to assist anyone who may have to fly without "proper ID."

i guess that is my point...........there are rules...........if THEY choose to break them its all good............untill............something goes terribly wrong..........then........well..........i mean the bad guys can forge every one of the above docs.