Here is an excerpt from the American Airlines' (AA.com) website under International Travel: Travel requirements and documents Make sure to check entry requirements with the consulate of the countries you plan to visit before you travel. You’re responsible for bringing the correct documents for international travel. If you don’t have the required documentation and identification, you will not be allowed to board the plane and would be responsible for any resulting costs. Passport A passport is required for all international travel. If you're traveling anywhere overseas, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. for international air travel. Passports must be: Valid for at least 6 months after the date you enter a foreign country. Kept in good condition, free of any damage beyond normal wear and tear, and material alterations. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered. U.S. citizens can use any government-issued form of identification to travel between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
As far as travel goes, I know I have always read that your passport cant be on the brink of expiration when you leave the country. Mexico may want all the tourist dollars they can get right now, so they may look the other way. But no matter how you slice it, its a risk to go with your passport so close to expiring.
I read that the USA has agreements with several countries that passports are good for a certain amount of time after entry into the country. This was from the CBP website.
I literally just finished up doing a search for an expedited passport renewal service for Stacia, so that hers is updated properly before our February trip to DRM. Here's that link, if it helps: Expedited Passport Services | Rush US Passport Services | Passports and Visas.com Hope that's helpful to you or anyone else who might need it. I used a service like this myself about 5 years ago to get mine renewed. Simple, straightforward, reasonable fee... and Fast.
