At what age can a child travel with a flight attendant?

Program Details

Child age at the time of unaccompanied travel	TRAVEL PERMITTED/NOT PERMITTED
4 YEARS & YOUNGER	May not travel alone (must be accompanied by a passenger at least 18 years old)
5-7 YEARS	May travel on some nonstop flights only
8-14 YEARS	May travel on some nonstop and connecting flights

What is needed for Kids to fly on American airlines?

Traveling with children and infants. You may be required to present proof of age (such as a birth certificate) for any children under the age of 18. Families with children under 2 years old can ask to board early at the gate. Only 1 carry-on diaper bag per child is allowed.

Does a 15 year old need a flight attendant?

Guests 15 years old and older are not required to have Unaccompanied Minor service, but they may be asked to present a picture ID or birth certificate to verify their age. The Unaccompanied Minor service charge will be collected if guests 15 and older if the service is requested.

Does American airlines allow 14 year olds to fly alone?

For safety, we require children age 5 – 14 traveling alone to use our unaccompanied minor service. This service is optional for children age 15 – 17, but if requested, then the fee applies. We charge a $150 unaccompanied service fee (plus tax, where applicable) each way, in addition to the ticket price.

Can a minor travel with an older sibling?

Consent Letter There’s no official document to fill out, so you’ll have to make up your own. Write a letter stating that you, as the child’s parents, authorize the relative to travel with the child. Include both the child and relative’s names and details about their travel plans.

Can a minor fly with a family friend?

If you’re traveling with someone else’s child and the parents are not with you, be prepared to show documentation that you have permission to travel together. There’s no official consent form, so you’ll need to make one yourself.

What airlines can 13 year olds fly?

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 fly 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.

Can I fly with my niece?

If you want to take a niece or nephew under the age of 18 on a trip in the United States, you must have their parent’s permission to do so. If you do not have parental permission before taking a child — even a relative — you could be accused of kidnapping.

Can my sister fly my daughter?

Do kids need TSA PreCheck?

Children 17 and under who will be traveling alone or without a TSA PreCheck®-eligible parent or guardian must apply for TSA PreCheck® to have access to expedited screening.

Can my daughter fly with her aunt?

Can minors fly with siblings?

Airline policies differ as to who an “unaccompanied minor” is. For example, some airlines do not consider a child traveling with another passenger over the age of 12 as an unaccompanied minor. This would mean that two siblings, one of whom is 12 and one who is 10, could travel together without needing to pay an UM fee.

Can 12 year olds fly alone?

Can my 13 year old fly alone?

Children ages 15 to 17 can travel as an unaccompanied minor, but it is not required. Children ages 2 to 14 can travel as an “accompanied minor” with someone 16 years or older. Reservations must be made over the phone at 1-800-433-7300.

Can you fly with a child that is not yours?

A Child Travel Consent letter is a legal document that gives permission for minors to travel without their parents or legal guardian. If a child is traveling with an adult who is not their legal guardian, both the parents need to sign the consent letter.

Can I fly with my child with a different surname?

Of course it’s perfectly legal to travel with kids who don’t share your last name or may not be related to you, but these circumstances do require a bit more preparation beforehand to avoid any headaches with security and customs. This is true even if you are the child’s parent.