What ID do I need to fly Southwest?

Anyone passing through a security checkpoint will be required to have a government-issued photo ID and either a Boarding Pass or a TSA approved Security Document. As a result, a Customer's security experience may vary by airport.

What forms of ID are accepted to fly within the US?

Acceptable Forms of Identification

All travelers flying on a domestic flight must present a photo ID issued at the state or federal level, such as a state driver's license that meets Real ID requirements, military ID or the United States passport.

Do I need a birth certificate for my child to fly Southwest?

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.

Does Southwest Airlines require a passport for domestic flights?

If you are flying from a domestic location, a government issued identification or Passport is alright to use. If you are flying from an international location, a Passport is required to enter the United States.

Can I fly Southwest Airlines with an expired driver's 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."

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Can I fly Southwest without an ID?

You do not need id to check in at Southwest. You need a confirmation number and your name. You can get that by logging in to your account or by referring to the e-mail that Southwest sent you when you completed the booking. If you don't know how to do that you can check in by using a credit card at the airport.

Can I fly Southwest with an expired passport?

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An expired passport can be used as a form of identification along with other documents to get through TSA when traveling domestically, but you won't get any where international with an expired passport.

Do you have to take a Covid test to fly Southwest?

We need you to be aware there are government-mandated travel restrictions in place that impact how and where you can travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, some of the restrictions will require potential quarantines, COVID-19 testing upon arrival, and/or temperature checks upon landing.

Do I need a REAL ID to fly in 2021?

Read the announcement. Beginning May 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, state-issued enhanced driver's license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States.

What documents do I need to fly?

What documents do I need for my child to fly Southwest?

Southwest Employees may ask for age verification at any point within the Customer journey, so Customers should travel with a copy or original of any government-issued ID, such as a birth certificate or passport, for their Lap Child. A medical release for travel is required for any infant under 14 days old.

What documents are required for a child to fly?

Does Southwest check age for family boarding?

At the airport, if you have a “B” or “C” boarding group, and you have a young child (age 6 or younger), then you can ask the gate agent for “family boarding.”

Do you need a Covid test to fly?

As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight.

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 do I need for domestic flights?

How long does it take to get a real ID?

You will get your Enhanced or REAL ID in 2 weeks

It takes about 2 weeks for your new Enhanced and REAL ID document to arrive in the mail.

What is needed for real ID?

Proof of identity, date of birth and legal presence in the United States: Valid, unexpired U.S. passport, passport booklet or passport card. Original or Certified copy of U.S or U.S Territory birth certificate that bears the raised or authorized seal of the issuing jurisdiction or a protective equivalent.

Do I need a passport to fly domestic in US 2021?

As of February 2021, there are no states that require passports from U.S. citizens to fly domestically. Your airline or the TSA should never ask you to present a valid passport. Of course, you can always carry it with you for additional identification in case you lose your other forms of ID.

Do I have to be vaccinated to fly?

If you are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will NOT be allowed to board a flight to the United States, unless you meet the criteria for an exception under the Proclamation and CDC's Amended Order. A booster dose is not needed to meet this requirement.

Can I fly with Covid?

You should not travel if you are feeling unwell. Even if your symptoms are not related to COVID-19, you will increase your risk of being denied boarding or being quarantined if your illness is detected at entry or exit screening at airports, during your flight, or when crossing borders.

Are masks required on planes?

None of the major commercial airlines currently require passengers to wear masks on flights within the United States. While you may not need to wear a mask to fly within the United States, select international destinations still require passengers to wear a mask.

How can I fly without ID?

If you don't have Canadian identification

You can use any of the travel documents you used to enter Canada, such as: a passport. NEXUS card. United States Permanent Resident card.

Can you get on a plane without an ID?

Every adult passenger (18 or older) must present a valid Federal or State ID at the checkpoint in order to board a flight.

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.