TSA & Flying
Flying with a Tribal ID
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires adult passengers 18 and over to show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel domestically within the United States. TSA recognizes federally recognized, tribal-issued photo IDs as acceptable forms of identification.
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Traveling with Cultural or Sacred Items
If you plan to travel with cultural or sacred items and believe that additional assistance may be needed during TSA screening or you have other TSA questions, please contact the TSA Contact Center (TCC), at least 72 hours in advance of your travel.
TSA TCC
1-866-289-9673 (toll-free)
Business Hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET and
Weekends/Holidays from 9:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
Need to File a Complaint?
Individuals who believe they have been treated inappropriately or unlawfully discriminated against by a TSA employee may file a civil rights and/or civil liberties complaint with the TSA TCC. It is important that a complaint is filed within 30 days of an incident.
Marie Trottier, TSA Tribal Affairs Liasion