It depends on their age and whether they are traveling with a parent or guardian with TSA PreCheck®.
Family members ages 12 and under traveling with an eligible parent or guardian with a TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass can join them in the TSA PreCheck® lanes without applying
.
Can my 13 year old go through TSA PreCheck with me?
Do kids need TSA PreCheck?
Children of all ages are eligible to apply for TSA PreCheck
, or have it conferred by virtue of having Global Entry or similar, but unlike with Global Entry, children 12 and under can piggyback through the TSA PreCheck lines with their guardian.
Can my wife go through TSA PreCheck with me?
TSA PreCheck: Making travel with family that much easier
Kids 12 and under go right through the PreCheck line with you, as long as you're already part of a trusted traveler program.
Your spouse, on the other hand, needs to qualify for TSA PreCheck separately
.
How old does a child have to be to fly alone?
Minimum age for flying alone:
12 years old
. Children between 12-15 years old can travel unaccompanied. However, an adult must sign the Form of Indemnity the day of flight departure at the airport check-in desk. If the form is not completed, the child will not be able to fly.
Do I need a birth certificate for my child to fly?
Unless your child already has a passport that can be used to prove their birth date,
you may need to bring a copy of their birth certificate
. While some airlines are more lenient than others, it is always best to come prepared.
Do all family members need TSA PreCheck?
Children 17 and under who will be traveling alone or without a TSA PreCheck®-eligible parent or guardian must apply for TSA PreCheck® to have access to expedited screening
.
How do I get TSA PreCheck for my family?
As you head to the security checkpoint, find the TSA Pre✓
®
sign, and show the security agent your boarding pass
. I've found the whole process to be easy. Kids 12 and under traveling with an eligible parent will be able to go through the TSA Precheck line with their parent.
Can a 14 year old get TSA PreCheck?
Children between the ages of 13 and 17 who will be traveling on the same reservation as an enrolled parent or guardian may also access the TSA PreCheck® lanes, provided the children have the TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass.
What if I have TSA PreCheck but my child does not?
Travelers 13 and older who do not have a TSA PreCheck® boarding pass
must go through standard security lanes or apply
.” However, if your child is traveling with a parent or guardian that does not have TSA Precheck, they would not have your TSA Precheck benefits.
Does a child need Global Entry?
There is no minimum age requirement for Global Entry
. However, if you are under the age of 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian's consent to participate in the program.
Can I add someone to my TSA PreCheck?
By the letter of TSA regulations,
an adult's PreCheck membership will apply to minors that are booked on the same reservation, so long as they're 12 or younger
. Just be sure that the TSA PreCheck holder books the tickets, and it should almost always work for kids on the same reservation.
Can a 12 year old travel on a plane alone?
Children ages 5 to 11 traveling without an accompanying passenger age 12 or older are considered unaccompanied minors
. Children 12 and over can use the airline's Young Travelers service that has no fee, but does allow for gate passes for adults escorting and picking up the child or children.
Can a 8 year old travel alone on an airplane?
Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied
. Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.
How do you send a child on a plane alone?
You'll need to
fill out an unaccompanied minor form and any necessary Customs and Immigration documents for the day of departure
. This form must remain with your child during their journey. At check-in, parents / guardians will also need to provide: A birth certificate or passport as proof of the child's age.
Can I use my Social Security card to fly?
A school ID, library card, Social Security card, birth certificate or an organization ID all suffice
, as do the allowed identification forms for an adult, such as a state ID. Children younger than 14 do not require identification when traveling alone.
What do you need to bring when flying with a child?
In addition to a
passport and travel consent letter
, parents should also carry proof of their relationship to their child. This could include a birth certificate, a court order, or an adoption decree. Providing proof of the relationship between the child and parents verifies a Child Travel Consent.
What do you need to fly on a plane in 2021?
You must present
an acceptable ID, such as a valid passport, state-issued enhanced driver's license or U.S. military ID
, to fly within the U.S. You will not be allowed to fly if your identity cannot be verified. Review the complete list of acceptable identification.
