08/09/2026
You’ve got the printed itinerary.
You showed up 3 hours early.
You packed the chargers and the backup chargers.
But can you even call yourself an “airport dad” if you don’t have an acceptable form of ID?
You’ll want to have your REAL ID or another acceptable form of ID with you (like a passport, passport card or military ID) when you arrive at the checkpoint to avoid any possible delays for you and your crew.
Be ready for takeoff by double-checking this full list: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification