How do I pick up an unaccompanied minor at the airport in Alaska?


How do I pick up an unaccompanied minor at the airport in Alaska? A valid photo I.D. is required of the guardian picking up a child guest and the Guardian must be listed on the guardian contact form. The guardian contact form must be completed at the airport.


How do you pick up an unaccompanied minor from the airport?

Check in with an Employee at the gate and let them know you're picking up an Unaccompanied Minor. If the UM's flight is scheduled to arrive after the ticket counter and/or security checkpoint is closed, proceed to the Baggage Service Office to let the Agent know you're picking up a UM.


Do unaccompanied minors get 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.


Do unaccompanied minors get priority boarding?

The legal parent or guardian must stay at the airport until the flight has departed. We offer priority boarding to unaccompanied minors so they can board the aircraft first.


Do airports check your age?

Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s). For international travel, minors under the age of 18 must present the same travel documents as the adult.


Can you pick up an unaccompanied minor at the gate?

Domestic flights If they don't have to go through customs, you must get a gate pass at the ticket counter to go through security and pick up your kids at their arrival gate. You'll need to be at the gate 30 minutes before their arrival time.


Can a 15 year old check in an airport alone?

Each airline is different. My airline all under 18s are to be checked in by a parent/guardian and even if not using the unaccompanied minor program, recommend escort to the gate. International travel the parent must go through to help with pre-filling the customs form of the destination (if required).


How does a minor get through TSA without ID?

Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s).


Do airlines ask for birth certificates?

The airlines may require an age proof to ensure infant qualifies for infant fare. If you don't provide a proof, you may need to pay full fare to travel. A birth certificate is universallly accepted (from experience).


Can a minor go through TSA alone?

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.