Do all airlines have unaccompanied minor fees?
Do all airlines have unaccompanied minor fees? On domestic flights some airlines do not require unaccompanied-minor procedures for children 12 and over (15 and over on some airlines), but will apply those procedures—and charge the appropriate fee if applicable (see “Fees” below)—at the request of the parent or guardian.
Do you need a passport to fly as an unaccompanied minor?
Some airlines automatically apply the unaccompanied-minor procedures to kids through age 17 on international flights, and charge the standard unaccompanied-minor fee if applicable. Children must usually have the same passport, visa or other international entry documentation required of adults.
Can unaccompanied minors sit in first class?
Unaccompanied minors may travel in economy or first class. Contact reservations to book an unaccompanied minor's flight at 1-800-367-5320.
What ID does a child need to fly in Australia?
Children usually don't need ID to fly domestically when they are accompanied by a parent or guardian, but they do need some paperwork when it comes to international flights. Australians under the age of 18 travelling overseas must have a child's passport.
How do airlines treat unaccompanied minors?
The minor is escorted from the plane, going through the immigration and customs process where he or she is handed over to the responsible person. The unaccompanied minor service does not include any additional services during the flight.
Does a 13 year old need permission to fly?
The airline allows children 13 and older to fly by themselves without an accompanying adult. Children 13 and older can also accompany younger children without an adult. Children ages 13 to 17 will need to provide government documentation stating their age.
Can a minor travel with an older sibling internationally?
Only with the letter of consent from the parents of the minor.
Do any airlines allow 14 year olds to fly alone?
The minimum age for children to travel alone as adults paying adult fares varies: Kids have to be 12 years old to fly alone on domestic flights with Hawaiian, Southwest, Air Canada, and WestJet; 13 years old on Alaska; 14 years old to fly as an adult on JetBlue; and 15 years old on Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, ...
Can I send my 13 year old on a flight alone?
The minimum age for children to travel alone as adults paying adult fares varies: Kids have to be 12 years old to fly alone on domestic flights with Hawaiian, Southwest, Air Canada, and WestJet; 13 years old on Alaska; 14 years old to fly as an adult on JetBlue; and 15 years old on Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, ...
Can a child travel alone on Emirates?
Children over 12 can travel alone and they fly on an adult fare. If you'd like to use our Unaccompanied Minors service for children aged 12 to 15, the fee is USD 50 for each leg of the journey.
Can parents walk their kid to the airplane gate when they fly alone?
An adult must take the child to the departure gate and stay until the flight is airborne. When you get to the gate, tell the gate agent you have an unaccompanied minor traveling on the flight. We'll board your child early so they can meet the flight crew and learn about the plane's safety features.