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ID and documentation requirements
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All passengers 18 and older are required to present valid and unexpired government-issued photo identification (federal, state or local). For example, a drivers license or passport satisfies this requirement. All customers must carry government-issued identification with them at all times and may be asked to show identification during boarding.

If you do not have government-issued photo identification, two forms of identification are required:

  1. Non-photo government identification. For example: a voter registration card or social security card.
  2. Credit card or birth certificate

Customers without proper identification may be subject to additional security screening procedures.


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