I have a dumb question about airline travel. I haven't flown in 20

Saphire

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Thu Jun-11-09 05:56 PM
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I have a dumb question about airline travel. I haven't flown in 20

years. I understand that each person needs a govt. issue ID to board. Would this include my 15 year old child flying with me???

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HopeHoops

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Thu Jun-11-09 05:59 PM
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1. Under 18 does not need an ID.

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siligut

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Thu Jun-11-09 06:01 PM
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2. Looks like only if they are over 18.

Here is a website, so much has changed since 9/11. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/acceptable_documents.shtm

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Saphire

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Thu Jun-11-09 06:06 PM
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4. thanks, last time I flew, I sat in the smoking section.

Edited on Thu Jun-11-09 06:06 PM by Saphire

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Shell Beau

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Thu Jun-11-09 07:32 PM
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7. That still boggles my mind that that used to be ok. And I think it

Edited on Thu Jun-11-09 07:32 PM by Shell Beau

was while I was alive. When did they do away with that?

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Haole Girl

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Thu Jun-11-09 06:03 PM
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3. Where are you going?

Not for Domestic travel. Always a good idea, anyway, especially if she looks older. But not required within the U.S. at that age.

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northzax

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Thu Jun-11-09 06:21 PM
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5. is she flying with only one parent?

you might consider taking her birth certificate along, just for safety's sake.

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kay1864

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Thu Jun-11-09 07:30 PM
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6. And if traveling internationally, you need the notarized permission of the other parent

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