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Q&AZ: Are children able to fly on domestic flights without a federal ID?

Q&AZ is supported in part by Abrazo Health

Through our Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked if children would be able to fly on domestic flights without federal ID.

The Transportation Security Administration makes clear that adult passengers who are 18 or older must show a valid identification at the airport checkpoint. TSA spokesperson Patricia Mancha said adults traveling with children will need some form of proper documentation to prove any minors coming along can fly.

“There must be some sort of identifier that allows our officers to ensure that the adult traveling with the child is actually able to do so," she said.

Among the documentation that can be used includes a birth certificate, passport and certified letter proving child custody. The TSA also recommends contacting the airline for questions about specific ID requirements.

Ignacio Ventura is a reporter for KJZZ. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and a minor in news media and society.