Lost ALL My IDs. Help!
 

While on vacation, I lost my wallet. I am wondering what the procedure will be on traveling without ANY IDs from Orlando airport. Thanks in advance.

Best way to avoid being asked for them is to check in online and/or use the EasyCheckin kiosk at the aiport. If you get bags checked and have someone tag them for you etc., you might be asked for it as well, but I've had mixed experiences.

You still have to produce your ID before going through security, though.

As I understand (at least anecdotally, from other postings on this board) you can clear TSA without any ID, but will be subject to a VERY thorough SSSS. Never tried it myself though, so don't hold me to it....

I have been told that one of the keys is to get a police report filed that says that the wallet was either lost or stolen. Then you take that with you to the airport, etc. Never tried it, but I have heard from others that it helps.

I'd try to get some kind of documentation about this, like a police report. Maybe ask your hotel to write a letter stating the problem. Something that offers some kind of official explanation. Getting the boarding pass is not really an issue. But yes, you will be subject to a complete search at security.

Ouch!

But I'm going to move to the Travel Safety/Security forum where it can get wider input, since this is not a UA-specific question.

cblaisd
Moderator, United

If there is anyone who can get into your house and get some ID that you did not carry with you (perhaps a passport?) have him Fedex it to you immediately.

Would a temporary paper id work?

Would it have a photo? If not, I understand that you need two IDs to avoid SSSS. But just take the SSSS. It's not such a big deal.

Bruce

Nope. It has to be a government issued, currently valid, picture ID.

Can you count on being allowed the SSSS treatment, or might they still completely refuse to let you travel? Many airline websites (I checked AlaskaAir as an example) say that without photo ID you will NOT be allowed to travel, and they do not indicate that there is any workaround.

I carry a duplicate drivers license in my bag..... 4 bucks at the MVD.

Use online or kiosk check-in to avoid the ticket agents who are worried about revenue protection.

As for the TSA, you technically don't need to have ID on you, but some sort of proof like a police report would probably be helpful. Just be firm, but polite, and ask to speak to supervisors if there are any problems.

Assuming the CCs and FF cards are gone too, it's going to be hard to use Mr. Chicken.