Can you fly with just a passport?

The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted as ID for domestic flights.

Can you board a plane with just a passport?

All passengers over the age of 18 must present a government-issued form of photo identification at check-in. Acceptable forms of ID are military ID, driver's license, passport, or passport card at the time of check-in. Yes, you can use your passport to travel domestically.

Is a passport the only ID I need to fly?

You must present an acceptable ID, such as a valid passport, state-issued enhanced driver's license or U.S. military ID, to fly within the U.S. You will not be allowed to fly if your identity cannot be verified.

Can you use a passport to fly after 2020?

In the absence of a REAL ID, you will be able to use a valid passport, a U.S. military ID, or a federal government PIV card for domestic travel. Even if you opt to use your passport, make sure it's updated by May 3, 2023. This can take about six to eight weeks, according to the Department of State.

What identification do I need to fly?

What's the Furthest You Could Travel Without a Passport?

Can you fly with birth certificate?

Valid passport and unabridged birth certificates are required by all children/minors under 18 for regional/international travel (refer to AOI 16/2015) Airline employment card (rebate travel)

What are the documents required for domestic flights?

How does TSA verify identity without ID?

Not so fast! The TSA has a procedure for jet-lagged, vulnerable passengers that show up to the airport without an ID. It involves secondary forms of identification, TSA's ID Verification Call Center (IVCC), and additional security measures that help the TSA confirm that you are, in fact, you.

Can I use driver license to fly?

The TSA will accept your driver's license as an ID if it is a Real ID. If your driver's license is non-compliant because it is not a REAL ID the TSA can ask you to provide another form of identification, like a passport, and if you don't have it deny you access to the plane.

Can I fly with a temporary ID?

Original Birth Certificates, abridged or unabridged (or a physical certified copy thereof that is no older than 3 months). Temporary Identification documents are permitted provided they are accompanied by an affidavit which is no older than three months.

Can you use a birth certificate as ID?

Birth certificates are not evidence of identity, and are easily obtained. Although certificates issued at the time of birth may give more confidence that it belongs to the individual, unlike a recently issued certificate, they will not show if any information has been corrected or superseded by a new registration.

How can I travel if I lost my ID?

If you don't have your ID, the TSA simply needs a way to confirm your identity. The travel document checker at the airport will walk you through this. To prove your identity, either provide the travel document checker with additional forms of ID or be willing to answer some personal security questions.

Can I fly American Airlines without ID?

You'll need a valid photo ID accepted by the TSA (like a driver's license or other government-issued ID) for domestic travel and a valid passport or visa, and any travel documents required by your international destination.

What do I need to bring to the airport?

Acceptable forms of ID include passports, driver's licenses, military IDs, and permanent resident cards, among a few others. (Make sure your ID is compliant with REAL ID requirements.) Comply with any TSA official requests, such as an additional bag inspection or personal screening.

Do I need a Covid test to fly American Airlines?

A pre-departure COVID-19 test is no longer required for travelers entering the U.S. All travelers must provide their contact information within 72 hours of departure, and foreign nationals must sign an attestation that they meet U.S. entry requirements and are vaccinated.

Does TSA Scan your passport?

The TSA is publicizing the upgrade as "touchless credential checks," but travelers will still likely need to touch the CAT equipment as they scan driver's licenses, passports, or other documents. The new system does, however, remove the need to hand identification to a TSA agent.

Can a picture of a passport be used as ID?

There is no law which says that they cannot accept a photocopy. If you carry a photocopy, it would have to be of good quality, with all the details on the ID page clearly visible. The photo would have to not be blurred, so that it is possible to identify the person in the photo as the same person who is at the bar.

Can I fly United with an expired ID?

Travelers 18 years of age or older are required to have a valid, current U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature for travel to or from a U.S. Territory (Guam, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands). Expired documents are not accepted.

How can I prove my identity without ID?

If you have no photo ID, a copy of your original Birth Certificate or National Insurance Card will be accepted provided it is accompanied by a passport sized photo that is countersigned on the back by someone who can confirm your identity.

Can you still use an expired passport as ID?

We can only accept a passport that is valid and within its expiry date. This would be the same for any Identification documents. All would need to be within their expiry dates.

What else can I use as ID?

Can I fly Southwest without an ID?

Southwest Airlines advises its Customers to have a government issued photo ID, his/her Itinerary/Receipt alone will no longer get a Customer through the security checkpoint.

What forms of ID does Southwest accept?

Identification Requirements

All passengers 18 years of age and older must show a state or federally-issued photo identification to pass through security checkpoints. Acceptable forms of ID include a passport, driver's license, military ID or permanent resident card.

Can I fly on Southwest with an expired drivers license?

TSA will accept expired driver's licenses or state-issued ID a year after expiration or 60 days after the duration of the emergency, whichever is longer."

What is the easiest valid ID to get?