Flying Without ID? This Information Is Useful For Montanans
We all know someone who forgets things when traveling.
Montana Travel Tips
Some of us prepare better than others.
When Montanans are flying, we like to make sure everything is ready to go.
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Packing clothes, electronics, and important items is crucial. Preparing your travel outfit is also important. You want to be comfortable wherever you are flying.
One aspect of flying is dealing with the TSA.
Going through security can either be easy or painfully slow.
One thing everyone will have to get soon is a REAL ID. It's a more secure identification card. Folks still have time to get it, but you can still use your passport or current ID.
What if leave your ID at home?
Can you still fly?
It depends.
Flying Without An ID
How do you forget your ID is beyond me?
What happens if you leave your ID at home? Can you still board your flight? Get through security?
Apparently, yes.
According to Thrillist, if you are boarding a domestic flight out of Montana, you can still fly without an ID.
How? You will need to fill out an identity verification form from TSA. The form is all your info and details about your life to verify your identity.
Another fun fact is you can fly with an expired ID. If your ID hasn't expired over a year, you can use it going through TSA.
What if you want to check a bag? You can do that without an ID, but you should give yourself extra time.
We hope these tips will help you if you forget your ID at home or lose it while on vacation.
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