It is calling on the Department of Homeland Security and airline CEOs on issues that a woman in the Houston area said she faces while experiencing airport security.
The 106-year-old Cretora Biggerstaff reportedly flies with her daughter twice a year from Texas to Gainesville, Florida.
Biggerstaff claims airport officials repeatedly ask her to prove her age, she said in an interview with Fox 26 Houston.
“People will say to me, 'How do you feel?' I say “I don't feel 106.”
Biggerstaff said they are often asked to show their Texas ID to airport officials, and the ID is engraved with a star that indicates it meets security standards.
“If the airlines let me realize I'm not a stupid old lady, that's what they think is me.
She said she believes the computer system doesn't recognize the age of 100 or older.
Arline Thielen, a friend of Biggerstaff, said she agreed.
“I'd love to see the computers fit up to 120 or more,” Tienel told Fox 26.
“People live longer so you don't have to experience all the stress every time you travel,” she added.
Biggerstaff and Thienel have sent emails to CEOs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, saying they are requesting system updates.
Fox News Digital reached out to United and Delta for comment.
According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), flight passengers over the age of 18 must display valid IDs at the airport checkpoint for travel.
For passengers over the age of 75, there are several exceptions during the TSA screening process.
According to the TSA, “You can wear shoes, but screening for advanced imaging techniques requires light jacket removal.”
If older people are unable to support screening, they will be screened through other security methods.
Fox News Digital has contacted TSA for comment.
