Do I need a birth certificate to fly Southwest?

Do I need a birth certificate to fly Southwest? Employees may ask for age verification at any point, so please travel with a copy or original form of any government-issued ID, such as a birth certificate or passport for your child. A medical release for travel is required for any infant under 14 days old.

Can I fly Southwest with an expired ID?

Whether you're traveling with an expired license, misplaced your ID, or recently changed your name, you can still fly.

What is the youngest age to fly on SouthWest?

Our Unaccompanied Minor program is only for children ages five through 11 years old. Children 12 and older are allowed to travel independently as Young Travelers. However, you should decide whether a Young Traveler is capable of and comfortable with doing all of the following independently: Navigating all airports.

Can I just use my passport to fly?

A passport is an acceptable form of identification and may be used in lieu of a REAL ID Drivers License or ID to board domestic flights and visit federal facilities.

What documents are required to fly into USA?

What countries do not require a passport?

What ID is needed to fly internationally?

If you are traveling internationally you will still need your passport. If you are traveling domestically, you will only need one valid form of identification – either your REAL ID or another acceptable alternative such as a passport, not both.

What happens if you book a flight without a passport?

You may book a flight before having your passport in hand. Please just make sure that you make your booking the same name/spelling as it will be on your passport. *For security reasons, you will be refused to board your flight if the ticket and the passport name/spelling are not the same.

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

Employees may ask for age verification at any point, so please travel with a copy or original form of any government-issued ID, such as a birth certificate or passport for your child. A medical release for travel is required for any infant under 14 days old.

How strict is Southwest with family boarding?

Up to two adults traveling with a child six years old or younger may board during Family Boarding, which occurs after the “A” group has boarded and before the “B” group begins boarding. There should be enough open seats to enable the child to sit next to at least one accompanying adult.

What ID is required for Southwest 2023?

If you are traveling domestically, you will only need 1 valid form of identification — either your REAL ID or your passport, not both.

Do airlines ask for birth certificates?

The airlines may require an age proof to ensure infant qualifies for infant fare. If you don't provide a proof, you may need to pay full fare to travel. A birth certificate is universallly accepted (from experience).

What documents do I need to fly?

What do I need to bring to the airport for a domestic flight?