Couldn’t use ‘Extended’ Drivers License to Board
Nov 26, 2018, 11:19 am
#61
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They used to, but not any more. Now they are mailed out. When you renew, you receive a temporary document valid for 30 days. I'm not sure what that looks like, but it probably doesn't have a photo.
Nov 26, 2018, 11:31 am
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is the universe. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is part of it. The TTPs are: Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST.
The APEC card is issued by the same department with the same photo but it's just branded APEC Business Travel Card for specific countries/regions.
Maybe when AC and other airlines get around to facial recognition, these cards, fishing, firearm and driver's licences, might not be the things that connect you to your ability to board a plane. Who knows....but I've seen gates at airports overseas where there have it ready or are testing it.
Nov 26, 2018, 11:32 am
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Of all the stupid crap the various economic development funds, er, fund, I can't believe that no one locally could have put together a bid where Service Nova Scotia would have paid them per-unit, and between ACOA, Innovacorp, NSBI they couldn't have gotten the government to also buy the equipment and have some walking around money.
Nov 26, 2018, 11:37 am
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I also have had no problems doing this except for the one time at YYC.
Nov 26, 2018, 2:21 pm
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Is there a reason you're showing an uncommon card when you're in possession of a common one?
Reminds me of entering a DL SC with a friend recently. His Virgin Australia status entitles to access. I got in with my AMEX, and had to wait 5 minutes for them to process him. He has an AMEX Plat. He just preferred to use his "fancy status". It made me wait (I guess I could have gone to the bar), it made him wait, and it made the agent do a bunch of extra work.
Reminds me of entering a DL SC with a friend recently. His Virgin Australia status entitles to access. I got in with my AMEX, and had to wait 5 minutes for them to process him. He has an AMEX Plat. He just preferred to use his "fancy status". It made me wait (I guess I could have gone to the bar), it made him wait, and it made the agent do a bunch of extra work.
Nov 26, 2018, 6:26 pm
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I fly out of YYC a lot and lately they have been picky on expiry date?
I have used my Military service card and that has no expiry date as it simply has my picture and proof that i served my country. I usually use my Alberta Driver license, sometimes Nexus, sometimes my passport...both of them. I like to use my library card or gym membership and see what happens. mind you, one look at me if i use my gym membership and then wont believe me!
I have used my Military service card and that has no expiry date as it simply has my picture and proof that i served my country. I usually use my Alberta Driver license, sometimes Nexus, sometimes my passport...both of them. I like to use my library card or gym membership and see what happens. mind you, one look at me if i use my gym membership and then wont believe me!
Nov 27, 2018, 7:32 am
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Nov 27, 2018, 7:27 pm
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Valid does not mean an expired government issued photo ID is not acceptable. The purpose of such ID is to match the passenger with a photo ID and government validation that this is indeed the person so named on the ticket. Date validity, or expiration, should only apply for a passport or Nexus/Trusted Traveler card being used to cross the Canada/US/Meican borders. This agent was totally wrong in her interpretation of “valid”. One might question using a 30-year old expired drivers license if you’ve physically changed. Th3 word valid applies to the issuing agency being an acceptable government agency authorized to issue photo ID. Valid has nothing to do with being active or expired.
Of course, except when flying out of the country, US airlines no longer check ID at the gate. It’s pretty much assumed, and logical, that if you’ve gotten through security you are who you and your ticket/boarding pass says you are.
Of course, except when flying out of the country, US airlines no longer check ID at the gate. It’s pretty much assumed, and logical, that if you’ve gotten through security you are who you and your ticket/boarding pass says you are.
Nov 27, 2018, 8:03 pm
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Nov 27, 2018, 9:34 pm
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Valid does not mean an expired government issued photo ID is not acceptable. The purpose of such ID is to match the passenger with a photo ID and government validation that this is indeed the person so named on the ticket. Date validity, or expiration, should only apply for a passport or Nexus/Trusted Traveler card being used to cross the Canada/US/Meican borders. This agent was totally wrong in her interpretation of “valid”. One might question using a 30-year old expired drivers license if you’ve physically changed. Th3 word valid applies to the issuing agency being an acceptable government agency authorized to issue photo ID. Valid has nothing to do with being active or expired.
Of course, except when flying out of the country, US airlines no longer check ID at the gate. It’s pretty much assumed, and logical, that if you’ve gotten through security you are who you and your ticket/boarding pass says you are.
Of course, except when flying out of the country, US airlines no longer check ID at the gate. It’s pretty much assumed, and logical, that if you’ve gotten through security you are who you and your ticket/boarding pass says you are.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:24 am
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Aug 4, 2021, 1:31 pm
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Any updates to this for AC? My mom who’s travelling with me managed to board the flight to Vancouver and was only when we connected in Calgary it was noted her ID was expired. Was able to renew online so I have the renewal document indicating the ID as “valid”… should I courier her passport up?
Aug 4, 2021, 2:21 pm
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Any updates to this for AC? My mom who’s travelling with me managed to board the flight to Vancouver and was only when we connected in Calgary it was noted her ID was expired. Was able to renew online so I have the renewal document indicating the ID as “valid”… should I courier her passport up?
It doesn't matter if you're right if the agent thinks you're wrong.
Aug 11, 2021, 10:28 am
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