Washington State Identification for Air Travel?

[DaveNV]

I understand Washington state driver's licenses don't meet TSA specs for air travel. There has been ongoing discussion about when/if other identification was going to be required to pass TSA security checks. I have a domestic flight this coming weekend, and I'm wondering if I need to take my passport or other ID with me, or if my WA driver's license will still do the trick. Anyone know?

Dave

 

[JudiZ]

We have the same issue in NH but they just passed a law saying that NH licenses will be compliant by 2020, which may work if we get an extension from TSA. Glad to have a passport, however.

Looks like you are fine with just a Driver's License until at least January 2018.

http://q13fox.com/2017/01/13/by-nex...d-a-commercial-flight-for-all-washingtonians/

Many years ago we lived in Bremerton for several years when DH was in the Navy. What a beautiful state!

 

[artringwald]

When we went through the Minneapolis airport 2 weeks ago they had signs saying you'd need an enhanced driver’s license or a passport after 1/2018. MN is still arguing about it, so I wouldn't be surprised if they don't get an extension.

 

[Passepartout]

Dave, I don't think the 'enhanced ID' rule is in effect yet. But if it was me, I'd tuck my passport in my carry-on just in case.

Jim

 

[ronandjoan]

Dave, I don't think the 'enhanced ID' rule is in effect yet. But if it was me, I'd tuck my passport in my carry-on just in case.

Jim

Glad you mentioned this as we had it heard... incredible

 

[Luanne]

We've been traveling with our passports for domestic flights for quite a few years. Since there are still folks who don't realize New Mexico is part of the U.S............

 

[DaveNV]

Thanks, everyone. I'll probably just take the passport, so I'll be ready. It's not like I'm going to New Mexico, or anything...

Dave

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

We've been traveling with our passports for domestic flights for quite a few years. Since there are still folks who don't realize New Mexico is part of the U.S............

same here.

Another reason why I like using my passport as ID when I travel is that passports don't have your home address. I would prefer not to share my address with strangers.

 

[Passepartout]

Similar, but unrelated question..... Anyone know if a Passport CARD functions as 'enhanced ID' for domestic flights? I just got one and maybe I'm looking for ways to justify it.

 

[x3 skier]

Similar, but unrelated question..... Anyone know if a Passport CARD functions as 'enhanced ID' for domestic flights? I just got one and maybe I'm looking for ways to justify it.

Does it have a photo? Chip? No clue since I've never had one.

Cheers

 

[Passepartout]

Does it have a photo? Chip? No clue since I've never had one.

Cheers

Yeah. It has both, but my mugshot at the Post Office looks better. Maybe I shoulda used my new avatar <---

 

[Luanne]

Similar, but unrelated question..... Anyone know if a Passport CARD functions as 'enhanced ID' for domestic flights? I just got one and maybe I'm looking for ways to justify it.

Google is your friend.

Looks like the passport card is good for domestic travel.

 

[Blues]

Similarly, I'm assuming that my Global Entry card will serve the same purpose. Anybody know for sure?

 

[Luanne]

Similarly, I'm assuming that my Global Entry card will serve the same purpose. Anybody know for sure?

As I said, Google is your friend.