Passports are now not valid for TSA security for domestic flights?
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Passports are now not valid for TSA security for domestic flights?
I showed a TDC my passport yesterday, and he asked me if I had a driver's license. I just stared at him. He asked again, and I said that I thought a passport was valid ID. He said they are only for international flights. I said I will be connecting to an international flight. He stared at the passport for a few seconds and let me through.
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lol... yes, a passport is acceptable ID. Passport, passport card, Nexus or other trusted traveler card, military ID, state-issued photo ID -- all of these are allowed. Your TSO was simply too dumb or wanted to give you a hard time.
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From their web site:
Acceptable IDs include:
U.S. passport
U.S. passport card
DHS "Trusted Traveler" cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
U.S. Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DOD civilians)
Permanent Resident Card
Border Crossing Card
DHS-designated enhanced driver's license
Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
A Native American Tribal Photo ID
An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
A foreign government-issued passport
Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
U.S. passport
U.S. passport card
DHS "Trusted Traveler" cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
U.S. Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DOD civilians)
Permanent Resident Card
Border Crossing Card
DHS-designated enhanced driver's license
Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
A Native American Tribal Photo ID
An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
A foreign government-issued passport
Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
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There have been posts before about the TSA deciding you could not use a passport on a domestic flight, and the TSA deciding you could not use a drivers license for an international flight.
It's just the agents making up their own rules again. Fill out a comment card so they can be assimilated
It's just the agents making up their own rules again. Fill out a comment card so they can be assimilated
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I showed a TDC my passport yesterday, and he asked me if I had a driver's license. I just stared at him. He asked again, and I said that I thought a passport was valid ID. He said they are only for international flights. I said I will be connecting to an international flight. He stared at the passport for a few seconds and let me through.
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I'd say the officer couldn't think of a better way to say he wasn't satisfied. Such as the photo or condition. Is a passport a valid form of ID on domestic flights? Definitely. Is it as fast/easy as checking a drivers license? No, but not impossible. Since passports are more susceptible to being damaged, be prepared for another form of ID to verify upon request.
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Like what? I don't take my DL when I travel overseas because I don't drive overseas. I don't carry anything overseas unless I intend to use it (gas credit card also stays at home). I used to carry a xerox copy of my passport, but now I store it in an online vault in case of emergency.
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Additional/secondary forms of ID are mentioned in the TSA Contact Center FAQ under Identification (ID).
I do not know anyone who does not have a passport (many Americans don't) who carries a birth certificate, social security card or marriage certificate when they fly. I'm sure there are credit cards out there with photo, but I don't know how common they are. An unscientific poll of my co-workers and family - not one has a credit card with a photo, DOB, gender or address.
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My point exactly. I do not travel with a birth certificate or social security card - that is an invitation to identity theft. I have no marriage certificate. I have never had a credit card with my gender, address, date of birth or photo on it - that would also be an invitation to identity theft.
I do not know anyone who does not have a passport (many Americans don't) who carries a birth certificate, social security card or marriage certificate when they fly. I'm sure there are credit cards out there with photo, but I don't know how common they are. An unscientific poll of my co-workers and family - not one has a credit card with a photo, DOB, gender or address.
I do not know anyone who does not have a passport (many Americans don't) who carries a birth certificate, social security card or marriage certificate when they fly. I'm sure there are credit cards out there with photo, but I don't know how common they are. An unscientific poll of my co-workers and family - not one has a credit card with a photo, DOB, gender or address.
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I'd say the officer couldn't think of a better way to say he wasn't satisfied. Such as the photo or condition. Is a passport a valid form of ID on domestic flights? Definitely. Is it as fast/easy as checking a drivers license? No, but not impossible. Since passports are more susceptible to being damaged, be prepared for another form of ID to verify upon request.
I find that counter intuitive as the PP Book has a larger picture, larger font with my name on it making it easier and faster on the TDC to obtain that information.
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You know that Passports are slower to check then 52 other types of Drivers Licenses? Where did you get that information? Now if you are basing this on personal observation, and that includes watching the TDC thumb thru someones PP BOOK... Yeah not that anything else in that book is relative to their jobs of checking Photo+Name=Boarding pass info
I find that counter intuitive as the PP Book has a larger picture, larger font with my name on it making it easier and faster on the TDC to obtain that information.
I find that counter intuitive as the PP Book has a larger picture, larger font with my name on it making it easier and faster on the TDC to obtain that information.
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Additional/secondary forms of ID are mentioned in the TSA Contact Center FAQ under Identification (ID).
Q. If I lose my ID during travel, what secondary forms of ID will be accepted?
A. Passengers who do not have a valid photo ID, such as State-issued driver’s license, should bring any ID or documents they have available to assist in verification of identity. Passengers need at least two alternate forms of identification, such as a social security card, birth certificate, marriage license, or credit card. The documents must bear the name of the passenger. Also, one of these documents must bear identification information containing one of the following: date of birth, gender, address, or photo. If TSA can confirm the passenger’s identity, they may enter the secured area, but they could be subject to additional screening. For more information, please review the ID Requirements for Airport Checkpoints.
A. Passengers who do not have a valid photo ID, such as State-issued driver’s license, should bring any ID or documents they have available to assist in verification of identity. Passengers need at least two alternate forms of identification, such as a social security card, birth certificate, marriage license, or credit card. The documents must bear the name of the passenger. Also, one of these documents must bear identification information containing one of the following: date of birth, gender, address, or photo. If TSA can confirm the passenger’s identity, they may enter the secured area, but they could be subject to additional screening. For more information, please review the ID Requirements for Airport Checkpoints.
For what it is worth, I carry exactly four valid photo ID's when I travel. I present the NEXUS at the TDC and the remainder are locked away. You will take my very valid NEXUS or our conversation will quickly become a three-way conversation in which the new member is your supervisor. I do not tolerate these power games when I perfectly adhere with the TSA requirements and am told I am out of compliance.
Last edited by InkUnderNails; Feb 16, 2012 at 5:11 am Reason: Removed a comment inappropriate for the "Practical" side.