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Travel documents

Wondering what information you'll need as you head to the airport? Learn all about the documents and security details you'll need before your flight.

Domestic travel documents REAL ID-compliant identification International travel information Codeshare information TSA PreCheck® Program TSA Secure Flight program CLEAR Plus Mexico tourism taxes Belize tourism taxes

TSA Secure Flight program

Secure Flight was developed to provide uniform watch list matching by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The mission of the Secure Flight program is to enhance the security of domestic and international commercial air travel using improved watch list matching to identify known and suspected terrorists.

How will Secure Flight affect passengers?

When purchasing tickets, passengers will be required to provide:

  • Full legal name (as it appears on traveler's government-issued ID used when traveling)
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Redress number (if available)

We will send the information you provide to the TSA and they'll match it against the No Fly and Selectee watch lists. By providing this information in advance, most travelers will not experience any differences from the way they traveled before as a result of Secure Flight. Failure to provide full Secure Flight passenger data may result in your trip being canceled, or the possibility that you will not be allowed into the boarding area.

To learn more about Secure Flight, visit www.tsa.gov "This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.".

What is a Redress number?

If you believe you have been mistakenly matched to a name on the watch list, you are invited to apply for Redress through the Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP). Secure Flight uses the results of the redress process in its watch list matching process, thus preventing future misidentifications for travelers who may have a name that is similar to an individual on the watch list.

For more information on the redress process, visit www.dhs.gov/dhs-trip "This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.".

Protecting passenger privacy

The privacy of individuals' information is a cornerstone of Secure Flight. The TSA collects the minimum amount of personal information necessary to conduct effective watch list matching. Furthermore, personal data is collected, used, distributed, stored, and disposed of in accordance with stringent guidelines and all applicable privacy laws and regulations.

For more information regarding the TSA privacy notice, visit www.tsa.gov "This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.".

Gender X travel documents

At Alaska Airlines, we care about creating an inclusive travel experience. Our ticketing systems allow for those who hold passports or identification documentation with gender-neutral gender markers to select from two non-binary options—Unspecified (X) and Undisclosed (U)—in addition to Male and Female. The gender selected must match what appears on your government-issued identification. Please update your account profile should your documentation/identification information change.