Thread: T.S.A.: Minors are not required to show ID at TSA checkpoints

www.tsa.gov

Acceptable IDs

Identity Matters

Adult passengers (18 and over) must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.

We understand passengers occasionally arrive at the airport without an ID, because of losing them or inadvertently leaving them at home. If this happens to you, it does not necessarily mean you won't be allowed to fly. If you are willing to provide additional information, we have other ways to confirm your identity, like using publicly available databases, so you can get to your destination.

If we clear you through this process, we may give you additional screening. If we can’t verify your identity, you may not be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint or board a plane.

Acceptable IDs for screening purposes include:

• U.S. passport
• U.S. passport card
• DHS "Trusted Traveler" cards (Global Entry, 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
• U.S. driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) for the sole purpose of identification.
• Native American Tribal Photo ID
• HSPD-12 PIV Card
• An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
• Foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Non-US/Canadian citizens are not required to carry their passports if they have documents issued by the U.S. government such as Permanent Resident Cards. Those who do not should be carrying their passports while visiting the U.S.

Note: A weapon permit is not an acceptable form of identification.

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids

The illegals are flying regardless of age, this is a cover your butt statement. JMO

This isn't a recent statement from TSA.
It is part of the existing TSA regulations I found online.

This part pertains to everyone, not just illegal aliens.

. . . We understand passengers occasionally arrive at the airport without an ID, because of losing them or inadvertently leaving them at home. If this happens to you, it does not necessarily mean you won't be allowed to fly. If you are willing to provide additional information, we have other ways to confirm your identity, like using publicly available databases, so you can get to your destination.

If we clear you through this process, we may give you additional screening. If we can’t verify your identity, you may not be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint or board a plane . . .
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TSA has access to I.C.E., Border Patrol, F.B.I., Etc. databases.
JD2