Unaccompanied Minor Flights

Unaccompanied Minor Flight Tickets

Are you trying to book tickets for your kid to travel as an unaccompanied minor? If yes, there are several steps that you must know before making the bookings. Faretrolley has enlisted all the necessary steps that you should be aware of before your child flies solo. Every airline has a different set of rules that apply to your kid flying and make them eligible to fly as an unaccompanied minor. With that, several airlines offer some services that you must mandatorily avail, like escorting to the gate to ensure that your child has reached safe and sound.

What conditions apply to an unaccompanied minor on Faretrolley?

Faretrolley does not levy any exclusive conditions on unaccompanied minors. Some terms are applicable by the airline that a child must fulfill. You are an unaccompanied minor if your age is between 5 to 18 years who travels without the supervision of an adult, guardian, or parent.

Are unaccompanied minors required to show an ID before they fly?

Most of the airports do not require an unaccompanied minor to carry an ID. However, the adult or the guardian who is escorting the child to the airport must have valid identification proof. You must be able to present this proof to make sure that the unaccompanied minor boards the flight safely.

Will a grown-up child who is capable of traveling on their own be considered an unaccompanied minor?

The age of a child under 5-12 years who are traveling without any adult supervision is an unaccompanied minor. In such a scenario, you must book the tickets for an unaccompanied minor. In case your child is under the age bracket of 13 to 17 years old then you may choose to not book under the unaccompanied minor category. In this case, the adult who has booked the ticket takes complete responsibility for the traveler. There will be no liability of the Faretrolley or the airline provider for any damages, loss, or harm.