Jusme wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:01 am
ELB wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 8:54 am
Jusme wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 8:30 am
I don't understand, why the TSA will not take LTC, as a proper ID. It even has your DL# on it. It is a photo ID, and is issued by the State. A credit card, can be picked up anywhere, and has nothing besides, a name, to verify ID.
I believe they don't take LTCs as ID because they do not meet the Real ID requirements the feds set up. Texas DLs and ID cards do meet Real ID requirements.
If you have lost your ID:
Forgot Your ID?
In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process which includes collecting information such as your name, current address, and other personal information to confirm your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint. You may be subject to additional screening, to include a patdown and screening of carry-on property.
You will not be allowed to enter the security checkpoint if your identity cannot be confirmed, you chose to not provide proper identification or you decline to cooperate with the identity verification process.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-scr ... tification
Perhaps it was the combination of credit card and LTC and other information that cleared the ID hurdle.
Number 1 on their list, would make LTC compliant. It is a State ID issued by the equivalent of the motor vehicle department. The exact same department that issues, DL, or State ID. The State, recognizes it as a valid ID, and it can even be used for voting in Federal elections.
Stop asking the TSA to make sense. I have the TSA pre-check, which states you can leave your belt on. So first time I go through after getting the pre-check, metal detector goes off. The guy asks if I have any medical implants (I do plate, and pins), and says I'll have to get a pat down. I say "Are you sure it isn't the large steel belt buckle on my belt?". Oh no it couldn't be that. At least the guy actually knew how to do a pat down unlike the first time I got a random enhanced screening. Takes longer for them to do the stupid I'm going to touch you here spiel than to do the pat down.