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14.03.2024 - 12:43 / thepointsguy.com
Arriving at the airport to discover you've forgotten or lost your ID is every traveler's worst nightmare. Here's how to handle it and (possibly) still make your flight.
Packing for a trip can be stressful enough — especially with checked bag fees on the rise for several airlines. While forgetting something simple like a toothbrush is easily solvable at your destination, showing up at the airport without a valid ID would fill the best of us with pure panic.
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In this scenario, remain calm. All hope may not be lost if you can't find your ID, but the Transportation Security Administration isn't just going to let you through the checkpoint because you have an honest face.
TPG went straight to the source and asked a TSA spokesperson for advice on what to do if you arrive at the airport without your ID.
The good news is that youmay still be allowed to fly even if you lose or forget your ID. "The TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process to confirm your identity and allow you to enter the screening area," the TSA spokesperson shared with TPG.
What exactly does that process entail? According to the TSA website, you must provide additional information that confirms your identity to the TSA officer. This is usually information available in public databases, including information about yourself, your family members or where you live. "Identity verification remains a lynchpin in security screening, so being able to verify that the person at the checkpoint is the same person with the boarding pass is essential," the TSA spokesperson said.
You will likely also need to show something with your name on it, like a credit card or a work ID badge.
Notify a TSA officer as soon as you realize you don't have your ID. This is one of several reasons travelers should arrive at the airport early.
Whether it's a long line at the security checkpoint or you get flagged for additional security screening, things may not go according to plan. Getting to the airport early gives you time to navigate any issues that could arise — and provides any extra time you may need if you forget or lose your ID.
In short, yes. Clear's expedited security program typically uses biometric data, like your fingerprint or an iris scan, to verify your identity. However, you may still need to show your ID in certain circumstances. Clear representatives sometimes perform random ID checks; if you don't have yours, you will be required to complete the additional security screening process before you can fly.
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Cruise Booking Growth Especially Strong for Non-Traditional Itineraries
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