Teen child traveling with family member within US
My 14 year old son is going to travel with my brother, his uncle, to my brother's new home and help him unload the moving van, and then he'll fly home alone. It'll be a road trip adventure for my son, and he's never flown so he's excited about that part as well.
My question is what documentation should I provide for my brother in case he's stopped or questioned for some reason? Would a note from me and my wife with our contact info and an explanation that our son is allowed to be with his uncle be sufficient? My son has a passport, but will he need any other documents to fly home alone when he gets to the airport? Could my brother get permission to accompany him through security?
All travel will be within the continental US.
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What does a minor need to travel within the US?
TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling with a companion within the United States. The companion will need acceptable identification.What does a 13 year old need to travel within the US?
What kind of ID does a child need to fly? Children under the age of 18 do not need an ID to fly on domestic flights inside of the U.S. as long as they are traveling with an adult.Can someone else travel with my child?
If you are traveling with a child who is not yours, bring signed and notarized consent forms from the child's parents or legal guardians. Consent form requirements vary by destination, so you may not be asked to produce them, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.Can a 16 year old travel alone within the US?
Children younger than 5 can't travel as unaccompanied minors, even if they're flying with an older unaccompanied child. Young adults ages 15-17 can travel alone on any United- or United Express\xae-operated flight, or they can choose to opt in to our unaccompanied minor service.Traveling the world for 1 year ✈️🌍 38 COUNTRIES with 3 KIDS!! 😄
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