If you are 18 or over – You will be able to travel abroad on your own without the consent of your parents. If you are below the age of 16 and want to travel abroad but your parents do not agree, you or a parent, may need to apply to court for an order giving you permission.

The Unaccompanied Minor service can be purchased but is considered optional for youth ages 12 to 17 who are travelling alone.

Child age at the time of unaccompanied travel Children ages 15-17 are permitted to travel as a standard passenger, Go to footer note, provided they can present a valid ID to security personnel. If parents or guardians prefer, they can also travel as an unaccompanied minor.

According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), “adult passengers (18 and over) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature in order to be allowed to go through the checkpoint and …

All major airlines accept cash at their ticket counters for both domestic and international travel. You can also use cash at many travel agencies. Your method of payment may result in additional screening—but, then again, it might not. 11 hijackers paid cash for their tickets—one because his credit card was declined.

According to the TSA’s website, a federal- or state-issued photo identification is required to fly. However, the Administration understands this isn’t always possible. “In the event you arrive at the airport without proper ID, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly,” the TSA says on its website.

No. Valid California driver license/ID cards will be accepted by TSA to board a domestic flight and by federal agents to enter secure federal facilities until October 1, 2021.