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Documents needed for Infant (4 Months)

Zbowers24
Explorer C

Hello,

 

I am trying to book a reservation, I am flying with my 4 month old infant and due to COVID 19 he doesn’t have a birth certificate yet, city hall is closed and are only doing mail in applications for birth certificates. According to the TSA traveling website it says that I can use his immunization records for proof of age? Is this true with SOUTHWEST airlines? I have his immunization records, Medical card, and SSN.

 

please help I need to book my flight 

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Re: Documents needed for Infant (4 Months)

dfwskier
Aviator A

He does not need proof of age for travel within the US. TSA does not require proof of age for anyone less than age 18.

Re: Documents needed for Infant (4 Months)

chgoflyer
Aviator A
Solution

@Zbowers24 wrote:

Hello,

 

I am trying to book a reservation, I am flying with my 4 month old infant and due to COVID 19 he doesn’t have a birth certificate yet, city hall is closed and are only doing mail in applications for birth certificates. According to the TSA traveling website it says that I can use his immunization records for proof of age? Is this true with SOUTHWEST airlines? I have his immunization records, Medical card, and SSN.

 

please help I need to book my flight 


 

Southwest requires a birth certificate for any child under age 2 if they're flying as a "lap child" (you're not purchasing them a seat).

 

(When they're obviously well under age 2 you may not have to show anything. If you do, the immunization records may suffice.)

 

Lots of info here: Baby on Board

 

 

Re: Documents needed for Infant (4 Months)

DancingDavidE
Aviator A

@chgoflyer wrote:

@Zbowers24 wrote:

Hello,

 

I am trying to book a reservation, I am flying with my 4 month old infant and due to COVID 19 he doesn’t have a birth certificate yet, city hall is closed and are only doing mail in applications for birth certificates. According to the TSA traveling website it says that I can use his immunization records for proof of age? Is this true with SOUTHWEST airlines? I have his immunization records, Medical card, and SSN.

 

please help I need to book my flight 


 

Southwest requires a birth certificate for any child under age 2 if they're flying as a "lap child" (you're not purchasing them a seat).

 

(When they're obviously well under age 2 you may not have to show anything. If you do, the immunization records may suffice.)

 

Lots of info here: Baby on Board

 

 


We have used immunization records before to justify a lap child. 

 

Anyway - you can book the flight now, you only need the records when you show up to fly.

 

 

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