Do you show ID when boarding a plane?

Do you show ID when boarding a plane? Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant.

What do you show when boarding?

A boarding pass is a document provided by an airline during check-in giving a passenger permission to board the airplane for a particular flight. At a minimum, it identifies the passenger, the flight number, and the date and scheduled time for departure. Boarding passes are always required to board a flight.

Can you show a picture of your ID at the airport?

Can you get through TSA with a picture of your ID? No. I'm assuming this is a situation of a lost / stolen ID. In such a case, a passenger is asked to present any other forms of identification in the form of bank / credit cards, library cards, club cards, etc.

What do you need to show when boarding a plane?

Have both your boarding pass out and a form of ID - either your driver's license or your passport (it must be your passport if you're heading out of the country) - readily available. A TSA agent will check your boarding pass to your ID, and then you must successfully pass through the security check.

How can I board a plane without ID?

If you don't have any acceptable alternate form of ID, a TSA employee will ask you to complete an identity verification process by filling out a TSA Form 415, also known as a Certification of Identity form. It asks for your full name, current address, signature and date.

Can I fly American Airlines without ID?

TSA won't allow you to pass through security checkpoints at the airport if your ID doesn't comply. The TSA Secure Flight program requires us to collect this information when you book including the: Name as it appears on the government-issued ID you travel with. Date of birth.

How can I prove my identity at airport without ID?

In the event you arrive at the airport without proper ID, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. By providing additional information, TSA has other ways to confirm your identity, like using publicly available databases, so you can reach your flight.

Can you get through airport security without a photo ID?

If you don't have any acceptable alternate form of ID, a TSA employee will ask you to complete an identity verification process by filling out a TSA Form 415, also known as a Certification of Identity form. It asks for your full name, current address, signature and date.

What else can I travel without a passport?

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. You may not have heard about the U.S. passport card before. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet.

Why do airlines check ID?

One of the most important security measures at an airport is confirming the identity of travelers. This is done by checking a photo ID, such as a driver's license. If you are traveling internationally, you need to present your passport. Simply taking a look at a photo ID isn't enough, however.

Can I fly with an expired passport?

If you only have an expired passport, you can still bring it along for domestic travel within the United States, but you must convince TSA officers that you are who you say you are. However, if you're traveling internationally, you must have a valid passport.

What to do if you lose your boarding pass?

Print out a second copy at the check-in counter or check-in machine at the airport, in case the loss is already noticed in the check-in area. Report to the flight staff at the gate if your boarding pass is missing, and you are already in the security area.

Can I check someone else in for a flight?

Anyone with the confirmation number can check her in -- if she has a computer or a smartphone she can do it. If you do, you can email her a pdf of the boarding pass, or if it's easier she can just print one at the airport kiosk -- her boarding position will already be reserved from when you checked her in.