Security?

[Toad]

We just got back last night from out trip to WDW. At the Orlando Airport we were asked the usual questions, our passports were looked at, and we were off to our boarding gate.

What we found unusual, and somewhat disturbing I have to say, is that as we were called to board the plane, the ground crew clerk actually made an announcement saying to NOT have our picture ID ready - she went on to say that this would "slow down" the boarding process and we should just have our boarding cards to show her. Huh? OK - so I am home safe and sound, but excuse me, with all this heightened security they don't need to see my photo ID? I held my passport up to my face at the picture page anyway to make a point.

 

[Scratch42]

Even though they are no longer asking for photo ID to get back to Canada, they are still being very careful.

On our flight back at the begining of the month, someone checked luggage but did not show up for the flight. We were delayed while they took the luggage off and checked it.

Other than that, how was your trip?

Scratch

 

[Timon]

If you are flying out of the U.S., they only need to check your ID once, usually at check-in or at security. I don't know why it's different than when you fly to the U.S. but it's been like that for awhile now. Depending on the airline you fly with, they have their own regulations. They might be checking ID's before you get to the gate to speed up the boarding process. It costs tens of thousands of dollars for airlines to rent our those gates, if they are late by sheer minutes, it can cost them quite a bit.

What is scary is that I've seen people get on U.S. domestic flights without any ID at all!