Originally Posted by flysurfer
Obviously, ID checks make sense for AIRLINES in order for them to make sure that the person who bought a restricted/cheap/nonrefundable ticket (now very popular in Europe) is travelling on it, and not somebody else (like a friend or family member). But these checks, if they occur, have nothing to do with security.
I think they do have a lot to do with security. If you read this forum you know there is a lot going on about "no-fly" lists. And it's not just America. So if I'm on a "no-fly" list and I want to fly, I can just obtain a ticket in someone elses name and fly without an ID. Except I cannot do that in countries that require an ID even for domestic flights.
BTW I just flew domestic in NZ and they don't ask for any sort of ID either. But then again, no one dislikes the Kiwis.
