Does a 15 year old need ID to fly Southwest?
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Does a 15 year old need ID to fly Southwest?
If your child is between 15 and 17 years old, they need ID to fly with United. Southwest Airlines requires children between the ages of 5 and 11 who are traveling unaccompanied to present a form of identification listing age.
What documents do I need to fly Southwest?
You should always have your government issued photo ID and security document or boarding pass when traveling. Did You Know? You should always have your government issued photo ID and security document or boarding pass when traveling.
Can you fly Southwest without ID?
It is possible to fly if you’ve forgotten or lost your identification, but you will subject to extra screening at the security checkpoint. If you’re cleared, you’ll be able to board your Southwest flight.
Can I still board a plane without ID?
In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. TSA recommends that you arrive at least two hours in advance of your flight time. If your identity cannot be verified, you will not be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint.
Can an 18 year old fly with a student ID?
TSA agents may ask a child how old he or she is. Those 18 and older need a government-issued ID just like everyone else — and a student ID with a photo won’t do. As we started through security for our return flight, a TSA agent asked Daniela her age.
Does TSA check your age?
You shouldn’t have to prove your age if you’re under 18 but if the TDC believes that you are over 18, you’re in a catch-22. Of course, you can fly at any age without ID, as long as you subject yourself to a lengthy identity verification process, relying on public records.
How do you book a flight for a 13 year old?
To book a reservation for an unaccompanied minor, you must contact Reservations at to ensure that the travel is correctly documented. When you book, the adult making the reservation will provide a 4-digit PIN configuration that will be required to make any changes to the itinerary.
