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Does my 15 year old have to have id to fly

Tjmaga
Explorer C

I was wondering if my teenager is accompanied by an adult with proper identification, do they need id?! 

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Re: Does my 15 year old have to have id to fly

bec102896
Aviator A
Solution

If flying within the US passengers under 18 years old don't need an ID to travel. If they have a school ID it wouldn't hurt to have it just in case there is a question about age. Back in the day when I was under 18 I just said I'm under 18 they asked me a simple question like what's my age and on I went. 

 

-Blake

Re: Does my 15 year old have to have id to fly

CareforNOLA
Frequent Flyer A

18 years old is the official age to need a government ID; however, if your 15 y/o is tall or:mature-looking, the agents may question the age,.  If not an emergency flight and you have time, you might consider getting the child one even if not absolutely necessary.

 

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification