Can I use my TWIC card as my photo ID to fly from Philadelphia to Las Vegas?
I live in the United States and I'm traveling from Philadelphia International Airport to McCarran Airport in Las Vegas. My passport has expired and I have misplaced my driver's license. I am trying to save money and time by using my Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC Card) as my photo ID to board the plane.
It was issued to work at the power plant, which is located in the port. Anybody working at any port in the US needs this card to be able to enter it. Applying for it is similar to applying for a passport. So it is not an easy credential to obtain. There is a little chip in it that is like a SIM card and has everything the government would want to know about me on it. It is a federally-issued card and has my photo on it.
Will I be able to use this to board the plane, or will I have to deal with the long lines at the DMV and get a new license made?
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I have used a TWIC card as travel ID within the US for over a year. I never show my driver's license and I do not have a passport. I have found that every TSA agent recognizes the TWIC card because they themselves are required to have one in order to work at the airport.
Not only that, but because I wear my TWIC card on a lanyard around my neck, I often get the 10% airport employee discount at the airport lobby stores and food places because they think I work at the airport. So, yes, the TWIC card is a valid ID for domestic air travel.
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Can I fly with a TWIC card?
Yes. The new card meets TSA security standards for valid identification, and a valid unexpired TWIC\xae can be used to board planes. TSA officers are trained to recognize the TWIC\xae as an acceptable form of identification.What type of ID do I need to fly to Las Vegas?
Proof of identity (such as a birth certificate or passport) Social Security Card. Two documents to prove Nevada residence (like a utility bill or lease agreement) Proof of any name changes, if applicable.Is TWIC a federal ID?
A TWIC or Transportation Worker Identification Credential is a federal ID card issued by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration). The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 introduced new regulations, including the TWIC card.What type of ID is acceptable at TSA?
You must present an acceptable ID, such as a valid passport, state-issued enhanced driver's license or U.S. military ID, to fly within the U.S. You will not be allowed to fly if your identity cannot be verified.My Twic card
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Not true! Traveling home from the New Orleans Airport through TSA Security and attempted to use my TWIC for my ID. The TSA agent refused and demanded a DL or Passport as identification. I asked why, when the TWIC is issued by the TSA and it was a "card reader" issue. Their equipment doesn't "read" their TSA-issued identification. (smh!)
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