How do airlines verify a child age?
Age verification for Infant/Child fares will require a copy or original of any government-issued ID, such as a birth certificate or passport, for their Infant/Child. At that time, the date of birth in your Rapid Rewards® or Southwest account will be updated to indicate that age has been verified.
What do you need for a kid to get on a plane?
When flying domestically within the U.S., children typically do not need to show ID. Flying within the United States when accompanied by an adult. The TSA and most airlines do not require children under age 18 to provide ID when traveling with an adult companion who has acceptable identification.
Does a 5 year old need a car seat on a plane?
Although they allow for children under 2 to sit on a parents lap, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) recommends for all young children to sit in a FAA approved car seat at all times during a flight. Some are so bad that the carry-on bags can go flying through the plane.
What paperwork is needed to travel with a child?
In addition to a passport and travel consent letter, parents should also carry proof of their relationship to their child. This could include a birth certificate, a court order, or an adoption decree. Providing proof of the relationship between the child and parents verifies a Child Travel Consent.
When does a child not need an ID to fly?
When Your Child Does Not Need ID to Fly. Flying within the USA and accompanied by an adult. The TSA and most airlines do not require children under age 18 to provide ID when traveling with an adult companion who has acceptable identification.
How old do you have to be to go to the airport with a child?
Traveling with Children. To ensure your security, all travelers are required to undergo screening. However, TSA has developed modified screening procedures for children who appear to be 12 years old and younger. TSA officers will consult parents or the traveling guardian about the best way to relieve any concerns during the screening of a child.
What kind of iD do you need to go to the airport?
Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. Driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) U.S. passport; U.S. passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
How old do you have to be to get a TSA ID?
TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling with a companion within the United States. The companion will need acceptable identification.