Can I walk my unaccompanied minor to the gate?


Can I walk my unaccompanied minor to the gate? A parent or guardian must escort an Unaccompanied Minor to the departure gate 45 minutes before scheduled departure and must remain in the gate area until the flight is in the air.


Can unaccompanied minors fly at night?

Travel may not begin between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Children ages 8 to 12 are considered unaccompanied minors and may travel on a flight that requires a connection, but not with a layover of more than two hours or on the last flight of the day unless there is no other option.


Can a minor travel without her parents?

Children under 18 may need a Letter of Consent to travel internationally without both parents.


Can my parent walk me to my gate at an airport?

Parents/guardians wishing to escort a Young Traveler to/from the gate must obtain a gate pass from the ticket counter to pass through the security checkpoint.


Can a minor travel to the US without parents?

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requests written consent from both parents or the parent who is not accompanying the minor for minors (those less than 18 years of age) traveling to the U.S. alone or accompanied by only one parent. This written consent must be in English.


What is the minimum age to travel alone on a plane?

Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied. Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.


What documents does an unaccompanied minor need to fly?

At the airport
  • A birth certificate or passport as proof of the child's age.
  • The adult's government-issued photo ID with their current address.
  • Your phone number so we can contact you.
  • The name, address and phone number of the adult meeting your child at their destination.


What does a minor need to fly without parents?

You'll need to fill out an unaccompanied minor form and any necessary Customs and Immigration documents for the day of departure. This form must remain with your child during their journey. At check-in, parents / guardians will also need to provide: A birth certificate or passport as proof of the child's age.


Can I walk my 13 year old to the gate at the airport?

Parents/guardians wishing to escort a Young Traveler to/from the gate must obtain a gate pass from the ticket counter to pass through the security checkpoint. Each airport may impose restrictions on gate passes being issued based on guidance from the local Transportation Security Administration.


What is the youngest age you can fly without parents?

Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied. Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.


Which airlines are child friendly?

The World's Most Family Friendly Airlines 2023
  • Air Canada.
  • Singapore Airlines.
  • Emirates.
  • Qatar Airways.
  • ANA All Nippon Airways.
  • Japan Airlines.
  • Virgin Atlantic.
  • Etihad Airways.


What happens if one person has TSA PreCheck?

Technically your spouse can't go through the TSA PreCheck lane without their own account. In some instances, however, security may allow them through when it's clear that their boarding passes match yours as the primary account holder.