How much is the unaccompanied minor fee on JetBlue?

How much is the unaccompanied minor fee on JetBlue? JetBlue allows up to three unaccompanied minors per nonstop flight. Travel agents cannot book unaccompanied minors via the GDS and will need to contact JetBlue to book. There is a $150 per person fee, each way for unaccompanied minors which will be assessed at the time you call JetBlue.

Can a 14 year old accompany a minor on JetBlue?

Children traveling with other customers Children between the ages of 2 and 13 may be escorted without unaccompanied minor status if the customer accompanying the child is at least 14 years of age or older.

Who qualifies as an unaccompanied minor?

The federal statute defines unaccompanied minor as a child who has: No lawful immigration status in the US and. Not attained 18 years of age and. No parent or legal guardian in the US, or no parent or legal guardian in the US available to provide care and physical custody.

Can my son fly with his grandparents?

Children traveling with grandparents, cousins, other relatives, or school groups will need to have a signed document, such as a Child Travel Consent, allowing them to travel without a parent or legal guardian.

Can a 12 year old fly alone on lot?

Young people aged 12 to 17 may travel unaccompanied without assistance. At the parents' or guardians' request, these passengers may travel under the care of ground crew and a member of the cabin crew.

Why do airlines charge for unaccompanied minors?

Most US based airlines (but not all of them) offer flights for unaccompanied minors. For a fee, the airline and its employees provide limited supervision on board flights for the child. They also help the child in making flight connections, when applicable.

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.

Can my son fly with his grandma?

Children traveling with grandparents, cousins, other relatives, or school groups will need to have a signed document, such as a Child Travel Consent, allowing them to travel without a parent or legal guardian.

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.

Does a child pay full price for airline tickets?

How much does a child ticket cost? The price of a child ticket will differ from airline to airline. Some airlines offer discounted prices for children, whereas others have a flat fare for adults and children. On average, discounted airline tickets for children are around 25—33% cheaper than adult tickets.

What are the rules for flying with a child?