Minor Policy: Take Your Kids Everywhere

Letting your kids fly alone is scary for both you and them. We will take extra care of your kids when travelling alone. With total peace of mind for parents and kids, the goal of Airline’s minor policy is to take care of their young flyers. From booking to arrival, these policies turn your Child’s experience into a wonderful memory, ensuring a smooth and safe journey. Before booking the flight for your children, know everything your kids receive while travelling alone.

Are you struggling to Book a Flight for your Child? Please do not hesitate. Dial our toll-free number, +1-844-402-8105, and talk to our representatives, who are always willing to answer your queries about a child on a flight.

Age Eligibility Criteria

Is your child travelling alone and are confused about their flight booking? Read the age eligibility criteria to find the most suitable category.

Infants (0-5 Years)

Children under the age of 5 must always be accompanied by their parents or an adult/ guardian travelling on the same flight in the same cabin. The adult’s seat must be adjacent to the young traveller’s seat. They (infants) are not permitted to fly alone in any circumstances.

Children (5 – 12 Years)

Children aged 5 to 12 who are flying alone, domestically or internationally, are covered by the unaccompanied minor program. They must use the mandatory unaccompanied Minor service. Their tickets are booked on a normal adult fare, and they must prebook the service before arriving at the Airport.

Young Travellers (12- 18 years)

Children aged 12- 18 are free to travel on their own adult ticket. However, they must pay for the unaccompanied service if they are willing to use it. Children aged below 18 are not allowed to accompany minors. However, legal parents aged below 18 will be permitted to accompany minors/ infants with the proper identification.

Fees: What You Need to Pay for Your Minors

The fees for a child flying alone vary depending on the destination and the type of seat. If your Child needs a seat, you must buy it at the normal adult fare. However, no fees/ charges are applied for lap infants.

The breakdown of the seat cost for children under airline rules for minors is as follows:

Infant

Children up to 2 years (up to 24 months) do not require a separate seat, as they may sit on the adult’s lap. Hence, there is no need to buy a separate seat for them. However, one infant is allowed per adult. If one adult is travelling with more than one infant, a separate seat is needed for the second infant.

Usually, a 10% charge of the adult seat’s fee and the applicable taxes will be charged if your infant sits on the adult seat. However, you need to book the seat beforehand.

Children

Children aged between 2 to 12 years need their seats to travel. The fare will be 75% of the adult fare.

Young Traveller

Children aged above 12 years of age will have to pay the full adult fare.

Note: Different Airlines have different air fares for children. Kindly check the minor policies fee travel guidelines before booking the flight.

How to Book A Flight for Your Kids?

Booking the flight for your kid’s solo trip is never so easy. Our travel experts simplify the process for you. The steps to book the flight for your children are:

Step 1: Search for Flight

The first step is to choose the preferred Airline. Choosing the best Airline for your kid’s first solo trip is always a hectic and stressful job. Comfort, safety, and guidance are the parameters that filter out the Airline for your kid. Enter the departure and arrival dates, along with the destination, to narrow down the search.

Step 2: Fill Out the Details

Fill out the contact form after picking the best airline for your child and understanding all the necessary minor travel requirements. Enter all the necessary Child’s details, such as date of birth, name, and contact details. As soon as you enter the age (birth date of your Child), the flight will automatically understand that there is a minor.

Step 3: Pay your Way

Once you have entered all the details of your children, along with the parents/ guardian contact details, you can book the flight seat. You can use any of the payment methods out of the provided payment options that best suit you.

Step 4: Print Out

Lastly, take the printout of the booking and the necessary “minor travelling alone” forms.

Note: Every country has its own set of rules and regulations for the Minor Travelling. Kindly go through it carefully before booking the flight ticket.

Everything Else You Must Know

If your Child is travelling solo, then you must know the following details.

Documents

In some circumstances/ situations, your child needs to travel solo or just want to explore the world on their own. While booking the solo trip for your child, make sure they (your Child) carry the following documents.

Travel Documents

• Make sure your Child carries a MINOR Passport for international travel, which is applied for by the parents/ legal guardians.
• A CONSENT Travel Document duly signed by the parents.
• The Unaccompanied Form/ Minor Form and the other necessary customs and immigration documents
• For the infant, a medical certificate duly signed by the physician stating that the baby is healthy enough to fly is required.
• In the case of a divorced/separated parent, the non-travelling parent must sign a CONSENT Travel Document (also known as a Minor Consent to Travel , Permission to Travel Letter, or Parental Consent to Travel form).

Birth Certificate

• Birth certificate or passport as proof of the child’s age during Check-In.

Proof of Relationship

• The adult’s government-issued photo ID with their current address.

At The Airport

At the Airport, there are a few steps that you need to take to ensure that your Child gets on the plane safely.

Check-In Process

• Your Child must check in at least two hours before their scheduled flight.
• Make sure you stay at the Airport until the flight departs.
• Make sure your child has a special travel envelope for all travel-related documents (domestic or international, depending on the destination).
• The agents/ representatives will accompany your child to the plane in case of a Minor.
• Please inform the adult picking up the Child about their way so that they can pick them up on time.

During the Flight

The flight attendants will take care of your children during the flight. However, they can not continuously monitor your Child throughout the flight. Please inform your Child to inform:

• Flight attendants when they need assistance or are feeling discomfort.
• Wait for the uniformed attendant to escort them once the plane takes off.
• Follow the plane safety rules, like wearing a seat belt.
• Ring the bell in case they need assistance.

Connecting Flights

Some flights do not entertain minor services on connecting flights. So, kindly check while booking the connecting flight.

On Arrival

For hassle-free departure, the crew member/ representative will assist your Child through all the airport formalities, including immigration and customs, for international journeys. They will reunite your Child with the legal guardians/ parents as mentioned in the “unaccompanied Minor Form.” You need to show the government ID to our representatives.

Child Meal

A child Airline meal is a meal specially prepared for children aged below 12 years. It comes in small proportions and is prepared with no spices (plain food). The airline staff will warn up the milk or the food.

Checklist for the Person At the Child’s Destination

Have a closer look at the checklist for the hassle-free picking of your Child.

Picking up the Child

1. Bring a government-issued photo Identification card (photo – ID).
2. Do not send someone else at the last minute, as the Airline will hand over the Child only to the person mentioned in the Minor Policy form.
3. Bring a copy of the Child’s itinerary (flight numbers, etc.).
4. You (the person meeting the Child) will need the gate pass to clear security. The Airline will provide it to you.
5. Be early at the arrival gate, as flights sometimes arrive early.
6. If your area has more than one airport, know where your Child is arriving.

Travel Tips: Preparing for the Flight

For a comfortable and hassle-free journey of your Child travelling alone, follow the safety tips:

• Kindly fully charge the mobile phone or tablet (if your Child is carrying one). Also, provide the power bank (fully charged) in case of a long journey in the cabin baggage.
• Do not forget to pack the chargers and the headphones.
• Pack your kid’s go-to essentials in their backpack, such as snacks, a water bottle, and medicines. Be alert to security-related limits.
• Make sure your Child carries your contact details, name, address and other necessary details.
• Book the desired/ preferred seat of your Child in advance. However, we recommend you to book the seat, close to the cabin crew.
• Attach an ID card and contact information to your Child’s carry-on bag or jacket.
• Pack the books, games, and money in the small carry-on.
• The essential things, such as medicines, sunglasses, and a change of underwear, are needed in the first 24 hours.
• Remember to pack the sweater in the bag, even if it is warm, as Airplanes can get chilly.
• Dress your child in comfortable clothes that are easy for him/her to manage in the aircraft lavatories.
• A copy of the Child’s complete itinerary, including dates, airline name(s), flight numbers, departure, arrival times, and the reservation record locator number.

Booking Your Child’s Solo Trip?

Booking your Child’s first solo trip is a whirlwind. But, not more with us. Our travel experts will help you book the flight for your Child’s first solo trip. Dial +1-844-402-8105 talk to the experts of Tour N Travel Pro. Read the Minor Policy in detail to make your Child’s solo trip a memorable one.

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