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Gov’t-Issued ID Not Needed To Pass Through TSA Security
Posted by:
*sigh*
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Date: February 08, 2013 12:29PM
Why are we wasting all of that money on a dog and pony security show?
Gov’t-Issued Identification Not Needed To Pass Through TSA Security
February 7, 2013 11:42 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) – Showing a government-issued identification at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint is a practice most travelers consider part of the flying experience, however it is not mandated by federal law.
A KPIX 5 investigation reveals that passengers can pass through security checkpoints using a broad range of documentation including utility bills, prescriptions, credit cards, and even Costco membership cards – a fact that surprises veteran travelers.
“I mean I’m about as vanilla as can be and I am being patted down,” commented Patrice Culligan who was catching her flight to from SFO to Washington D.C. and has been the subject of rigorous security measures even after she had provided government identification at the security checkpoint.
“Its about validating who you are so if it’s a library card or a Costco card or a school ID, they are all not forms of government identification, but at least it is something that is printed with your name on it,” said TSA spokesman Nico Melendez.
Melendez adds those who do not have government ID should expect a secondary screening, which could include swab tests and inspection of their carry-on baggage.
A KPIX 5 undercover producer tested this security system, arriving at the San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland airports without official documentation. In every case, the producer was allowed to pass through security using a student ID and personal credit cards and was not subject to a secondary screening before gaining entrance to the terminal.
At the San Francisco and Oakland airports, the producer was asked by TSA agents whether she had a Costco card that she could show them.
Gov’t-Issued Identification Not Needed To Pass Through TSA Security
February 7, 2013 11:42 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) – Showing a government-issued identification at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint is a practice most travelers consider part of the flying experience, however it is not mandated by federal law.
A KPIX 5 investigation reveals that passengers can pass through security checkpoints using a broad range of documentation including utility bills, prescriptions, credit cards, and even Costco membership cards – a fact that surprises veteran travelers.
“I mean I’m about as vanilla as can be and I am being patted down,” commented Patrice Culligan who was catching her flight to from SFO to Washington D.C. and has been the subject of rigorous security measures even after she had provided government identification at the security checkpoint.
“Its about validating who you are so if it’s a library card or a Costco card or a school ID, they are all not forms of government identification, but at least it is something that is printed with your name on it,” said TSA spokesman Nico Melendez.
Melendez adds those who do not have government ID should expect a secondary screening, which could include swab tests and inspection of their carry-on baggage.
A KPIX 5 undercover producer tested this security system, arriving at the San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland airports without official documentation. In every case, the producer was allowed to pass through security using a student ID and personal credit cards and was not subject to a secondary screening before gaining entrance to the terminal.
At the San Francisco and Oakland airports, the producer was asked by TSA agents whether she had a Costco card that she could show them.
Re: Gov’t-Issued ID Not Needed To Pass Through TSA Security
Posted by:
Olde Farte, II
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Date: February 08, 2013 12:35PM
*sigh* Wrote:
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> At the San Francisco and Oakland airports, the
> producer was asked by TSA agents whether she had a
> Costco card that she could show them.
Costco cards are photo IDs.
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> At the San Francisco and Oakland airports, the
> producer was asked by TSA agents whether she had a
> Costco card that she could show them.
Costco cards are photo IDs.
Re: Gov’t-Issued ID Not Needed To Pass Through TSA Security
Posted by:
Eric Holder
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Date: February 08, 2013 12:41PM
Olde Farte, II Wrote:
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> *sigh* Wrote:
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> > At the San Francisco and Oakland airports, the
> > producer was asked by TSA agents whether she had
> a
> > Costco card that she could show them.
>
> Costco cards are photo IDs.
Which anyone can get without any actual proof of who they are.
About as real as my name here.
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> *sigh* Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > At the San Francisco and Oakland airports, the
> > producer was asked by TSA agents whether she had
> a
> > Costco card that she could show them.
>
> Costco cards are photo IDs.
Which anyone can get without any actual proof of who they are.
About as real as my name here.
Re: Gov’t-Issued ID Not Needed To Pass Through TSA Security
Posted by:
Homie
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Date: February 08, 2013 11:00PM
But can you legally board a plane without a gov issued ID, as well as get a boarding pass as an adult?
Re: Gov’t-Issued ID Not Needed To Pass Through TSA Security
Posted by:
Genevieve
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Date: February 08, 2013 11:04PM
I believe that you only need an ID if checking baggage - which is the airline'a deal. However, you may undergo a lot of extra scrutiny with TSA. I had to look into this once when I was traveling and misplaced my ID. Luckily I located it before I had to fly home.