Travel Basic’s 101

Documentation needed for Domestic Travel-50 United States

• Government issued photo ID for 16 years or older
• Your full name as it appears on your driver’s license
• Your Date of Birth
• Must tell them if you are a male or female

Documentation needed for US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam

• Government issued photo ID for 16 years or older
• Original copy of birth certificate or an official State issued copy
• Your full name as it appears on your driver’s license
• Your Date of Birth
• Must tell them if you are a male or female

Documentation needed for International Travel:

• A Valid Passport
• Your full name as it appears on your passport
• Your date of birth
• Must tell them if you are a male or female
• Some countries require Visas example: China, South America to name a few

Documentation needed for Cruise Travel:

• Valid Passport
• Or Valid Passport Card (just for Canada, Mexico or Cruises to Caribbean)
• Some lines will offer “circle” itineraries were you go in/out of USA port, currently allowing photo ID with birth certificate.  However, this is not recommend should you experience an emergency while sailing and you must disembark outside of USA, you will have major difficulties getting back into the USA.

Airline Travel basics:

• FAA requires 2 hour advance check in for Domestic flights and 3 hours for International
• Airlines very on luggage fees and carry on luggage fees
• Most airlines still allow 1 free carry on per person no larger then 45 inch linear, women can have a carry on and a purse and men can have a carry on and a briefcase.
• 311-rule for liquids in your carry on-3oz per bottle, 1 quart size bag, 1 bag per person
• Bring your own snacks; the airlines no longer give food in most markets.
• Cannot take liquids into the secured area with the exception of the 311 rule