kids under 18 flying on commercial airlines

[ohiosbestus]

We are wondering if kids under 18 are required to have identification if they are flying with their adult brother. Hopefully someone can answer this question legally.

[JoMar]

That would most likely be the airline they are planning on flying. You can check the TSA website for their rules, they are clear for both domestic and international travel.

[theorem painter]

Domestically they do not need identification. My great nephew has been flying on Southwest since he was six as an unaccompanied minor. Now that he is twelve he travels alone and he has never needed any identification. I need identification to walk him to the gate.

[asianthree]

Our grandchildren fly all the time. The 17yo, does not have a DL or permit. He uses his high school student ID with picture. Never a problem. Last week He was asked at TSA at MCO if he had a DL, he said NO. At 18 if he doesn’t have a DL, will apply for a state ID.

[EdFNJ]

We are wondering if kids under 18 are required to have identification if they are flying with their adult brother. Hopefully someone can answer this question legally.


So easy to "GOOGLE". Actually easier then asking a question here and waiting for an answer. If you need a 100% "legal" answer (unless someone CLAIMS to be a lawyer here) either call the TSA or a lawyer otherwise all you will get is "opinions." :D

What Identification Do I Need for My Kids to Fly? | USA Today (https://traveltips.usatoday.com/identification-need-kids-fly-102282.html)

The Transportation Security Administration is the U.S. government agency that protects the nation’s transportation system. It mandates that all adult passengers, 18 and over, must show a valid U.S. federal- or state-issued photo ID at security checkpoints. IDs must contain the name, date of birth, gender and an expiration date such as a driver’s license. However, it does not require an ID for minors under 18; children only need a boarding pass to pass through security.

That being said, can't a 17yr old still be a terrorist?

[rjn5656]

no, our grandkids fly here all the time, age 16 and 12.

[Girlcopper]

We are wondering if kids under 18 are required to have identification if they are flying with their adult brother. Hopefully someone can answer this question legally.
Well, whether the airline requires it or not, dont you think it would be nice to have all kids have ID on them. And before everyone jumps all over me, NO, Im not referring to infants.

[J1ceasar]

Terrorism has nothing to do with your age, there are plenty of young terrorists that are easier to brainwash to carry bombs as well as old people with very little left to live for that are terrorists. As a white middle-aged or a senior person you are less likely to be a terrorist, if you want to consider profiling.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Having spent a large portion of 40 outside USA in trouble spots I am very surprised to hear that minors do not have to show proper I D The list in my head is long of child soldiers and suicide bombers

[CFrance]

Well, whether the airline requires it or not, dont you think it would be nice to have all kids have ID on them. And before everyone jumps all over me, NO, Im not referring to infants.
Our kids had passports. Renewed every five years up to adulthood. Problem solved.

[DAVES]

We are wondering if kids under 18 are required to have identification if they are flying with their adult brother. Hopefully someone can answer this question legally.

I have no idea why you would ask here. I expect the policy is different depending on the airline. I would call them. Perhaps ask how to get a copy of the regulation in writing.

As reply, from a Villages poster is not at all binding on the airline.

[DAVES]

Terrorism has nothing to do with your age, there are plenty of young terrorists that are easier to brainwash to carry bombs as well as old people with very little left to live for that are terrorists. As a white middle-aged or a senior person you are less likely to be a terrorist, if you want to consider profiling.

Personal truth. My mother white and at the time 86, called me that she went through a through search. Opened her bags, pulled out her undies etc. Today, they cannot risk being biased.

Aside, mom has passed but I reminded her when I was a kid, she was a terrorist.
No shortage of examples. Close to her passing, I discovered she knew about stuff I thought I got away with.

The reason we all take our shoes off for security was due to some guy that was retarded. They put explosives in his shoes. He was caught and stopped when he tried to light the fuse, there is no smoking on any flight.

Who would have ever thought. The good old days pre 9/11
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[Two Bills]

Our grandsons have had UK passports since they first travelled, and that was in arms.
But that was internationally.
We all walk to any part of the UK any other time, the country is so small.:icon_wink:

[rjn5656]

even though they don't need id, they still must go through security. but to be on safe side, my grandkids do carry their passport when they fly here.