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Traveling with teens

dlt
Explorer C

I'm looking to book a trip for myself and my children. On the traveler info page, it states that info entered must match government-issued photo id. What type of identification would I need to get my kids (ages 15 and 12) checked-in for our flight?

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Re: Traveling with teens

TheMiddleSeat
Aviator A
Solution

None. Kids under 18 years old do not need identification. You can use whatever name they go by when booking the flight. 

Re: Traveling with teens

dlt
Explorer C

Ok, great! Thank you very much!!

Re: Traveling with teens

dmwoodard74
Explorer C

No identification is needed however is the full middle name needed for the boarding pass or is first and last name sufficient?

Re: Traveling with teens

TheMiddleSeat
Aviator A

Under 18 years of age the name does not matter unless the child is also enrolled in TSA Precheck, then the name would need to exactly match how it was given to TSA.  No PreCheck?  Put whatever name you would like.