Toddler through Security...

lisalovesmickey · 03-20-2008

Ty is going to be 4 when we go to WDW. My question is...

When we check in for our flight, do we need a birth certificate or anything as "ID" for Ty?

I'm sorry for the stupid question but I checked the Airtran website and I can't find the answer.

Thanks

Lisa

unamadreditre · 03-20-2008

I've always traveled with my three children and have never had to have any kind of ID for them when they fly. They usually just ask the child's age when they check the boarding passes at the gate, but that's about all.

dznylvr · 03-20-2008

You should be fine. I think they need passports for international travel, but it should be fine for travel within the US. We flew Southwest last year and didn't have any issues.

**Dana** · 03-20-2008

You don't need anything for him at all. You can bring it just to be safe, but it's not necessary. My DD (14 years old) takes nothing...never has.

WishIWasThere · 03-20-2008

Id take a birth certificate just to be safe.. Rather be safe and not need it than sorry.

bethishooked · 03-20-2008

I know you said toddlers, but for when they get older, I've had my boys bring their school ID's. Not sure if it helps, but its kind of cute seeing them so "official" when flashing their ID. Makes them feel all grown up.

lovemysons · 03-20-2008

No id necessary, but sometimes they have asked my kids their names and if we were their parents!

Daisee · 03-20-2008

We have never had to show any form of ID for our children. They are asked to hold their own ticket. Then the security personnel called them by their name. They just respond with a "yes" and that is that.

Pixie Mom · 03-21-2008

Last time a took Southwest and I didn't have any ID for my kids, they asked for it. The person at security told me that at times it is required. When I asked why? He said that "sometimes they need to make sure that children aren't get on the plane with someone they shouldn't be" - All I could think of was a kidnap situation - So, I will travel with it for now on - Hey if my kid was missing I would want my local airports to require it - Maybe they should all the time just to be on the safe side.

Andrea · 03-21-2008

No one has ever asked for ID. They do often ask my son what his name is.

Which did concern me, as there was a time when he would insist to everyone that his name is "Baby Kitty Cat".

cubsblue · 03-21-2008

The TSA site states, and all airlines follow the same practice as well, that ID for those under 16 is not needed. I would not risk loosing such piece of ID as a birth certificate for something as unneeded. It would only be needed if the child is under two and you are not paying for a seat. They do check that sometimes and I have seen people without them charged. The cost is refunded if you fax the proper documentation later. ID's for those under 16 just hold up the lines which is a pet peeve of mine.

**ddoll** · 03-21-2008

They have asked my kids how old they are, that's it. As long as they are under 16 they likely wouldn't have ID anyway. You only need proof when going out of the country.

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-21-2008

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Originally Posted by Pixie Mom

Last time a took Southwest and I didn't have any ID for my kids, they asked for it. The person at security told me that at times it is required. When I asked why? He said that "sometimes they need to make sure that children aren't get on the plane with someone they shouldn't be" - All I could think of was a kidnap situation - So, I will travel with it for now on - Hey if my kid was missing I would want my local airports to require it - Maybe they should all the time just to be on the safe side.

We always fly with SWA and have never been asked for ID for my son. He has nothing other than his birth cert. but I don't take that with us so we would be out of luck. Their website doesn't state children need ID so I don't think they could require it.

dixie · 03-21-2008

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

No one has ever asked for ID. They do often ask my son what his name is.

Which did concern me, as there was a time when he would insist to everyone that his name is "Baby Kitty Cat".

Oh love that Andrea- so funny!

angell1975 · 03-21-2008

Our DD started traveling to WDW since she was 1.5 and has never had a problem getting through security. I read on SWA site that if you buy a child fare, you have to provide ID to show they are the age you state, but otherwise no ID is needed. I do go ahead and carry her birth certificate with us with our travel documents just in case it's needed, but I have never had to use it.

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lisalovesmickey Chef Disney Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,766	Toddler through Security... Ty is going to be 4 when we go to WDW. My question is... When we check in for our flight, do we need a birth certificate or anything as "ID" for Ty? I'm sorry for the stupid question but I checked the Airtran website and I can't find the answer. Thanks Lisa __________________ I have a little Mickey in me! :) 1996 - All Star Music Resort 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 - Wilderness Lodge 2010 - Polynesian!!!!!!!!!! Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.....just a dream away. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We'll be at Disneyland for the day in 257 days 9 hours 38 minutes

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unamadreditre Killer of threads! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,553	Re: Toddler through Security... I've always traveled with my three children and have never had to have any kind of ID for them when they fly. They usually just ask the child's age when they check the boarding passes at the gate, but that's about all. __________________ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxx ~Redtire~ *´¨)

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,182	Re: Toddler through Security... You should be fine. I think they need passports for international travel, but it should be fine for travel within the US. We flew Southwest last year and didn't have any issues. __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,775	Re: Toddler through Security... You don't need anything for him at all. You can bring it just to be safe, but it's not necessary. My DD (14 years old) takes nothing...never has. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 287 days 1 hours 38 minutes

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 903	Re: Toddler through Security... I know you said toddlers, but for when they get older, I've had my boys bring their school ID's. Not sure if it helps, but its kind of cute seeing them so "official" when flashing their ID. Makes them feel all grown up. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 139 days 9 hours 38 minutes

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Toddler through Security... We have never had to show any form of ID for our children. They are asked to hold their own ticket. Then the security personnel called them by their name. They just respond with a "yes" and that is that.

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Pixie Mom Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 50	Re: Toddler through Security... Last time a took Southwest and I didn't have any ID for my kids, they asked for it. The person at security told me that at times it is required. When I asked why? He said that "sometimes they need to make sure that children aren't get on the plane with someone they shouldn't be" - All I could think of was a kidnap situation - So, I will travel with it for now on - Hey if my kid was missing I would want my local airports to require it - Maybe they should all the time just to be on the safe side.

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,813	Re: Toddler through Security... No one has ever asked for ID. They do often ask my son what his name is. Which did concern me, as there was a time when he would insist to everyone that his name is "Baby Kitty Cat". __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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cubsblue Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 193	Re: Toddler through Security... The TSA site states, and all airlines follow the same practice as well, that ID for those under 16 is not needed. I would not risk loosing such piece of ID as a birth certificate for something as unneeded. It would only be needed if the child is under two and you are not paying for a seat. They do check that sometimes and I have seen people without them charged. The cost is refunded if you fax the proper documentation later. ID's for those under 16 just hold up the lines which is a pet peeve of mine. __________________ Scott 1973 Off Site 1979 Off Site 2004 Off Site 2008 Off Site 2008/09 Ft Wilderness Cabin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Spring Break at Disneyland

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