Book Unaccompanied Minor Flight Deals

An unaccompanied minors’ ticket may be booked with child’s fare. Child’s fare is usually discounted. There are a few age criteria as to who may qualify for a child’s fare. As of now, most airlines consider children aged 12 years or above as adults. Here are a few things you must know about unaccompanied minor flights.

• Availing unaccompanied minor service is compulsory for those aged 5-11 - Most airlines make unaccompanied minor service compulsory. A few airlines will include the service in the fare.
• You may book a child aged above 12 as an unaccompanied minor - Children above 12 are considered and may travel alone on an adult’s fare. But if your child needs it unaccompanied service may be booked for a fee.

Since airlines put safety of the child above everything, you will not be able to book a child on itineraries with connecting flights. Our HolidayGlobes blog will tell you everything about booking a deal for solo minors.

How do you Book an Unaccompanied Minor Flight Deal?

You may book an unaccompanied minor flight through an airline website, ticketing office or even through an agent. For minors between 5 and 11, unaccompanied minor service is complimentary on a few airlines. If you want to book unaccompanied service for a kid of 12 years or above, you will have to find out the charges. Here are the key steps on booking solo minors.

• Confirm the reservation of an unaccompanied minor - A few airlines may require you to confirm the reservation up to 24 hours before departure.
• Arrive at least 2 hours before departure - The parent or guardian will have to complete paperworks at airport.
• Keep all the necessary documents ready - Authorisation letter may be needed if the child has a French or Italian passport.

Itineraries with flights operated by the same airline may be chosen to book unaccompanied minor flight.

For details or assistance with booking unaccompanied minor flights, you may contact HolidayGlobes on 020-3657-6653.

What is the age limit for Booking Unaccompanied Minor Flight?

Children below 5 are barred from flying alone. They must be accompanied by an adult or a minor 16 or above. The exact age of minor with whom children 0–5-year-old may travel varies from airline to airline. Usually, airlines will allow them to travel with a 16-year-old.

KLM may consider your child as accompanied only if the person accompanying is 18 or above. Take a look at a few things you may find informative about unaccompanied minors international flights.

• The travel documents must certify the age of minor.
• A few airlines may consider your kid traveling in a different cabin as an unaccompanied minor.
• Paying unaccompanied minor service fee if the child is 12 years or more is optional.
• You may book unaccompanied minor service for children up to 17.
• An undertaking giving your consent will be required.

How much Discount do airlines give on Unaccompanied Minor Flights?

Discounts are automatically given if you book airline tickets for unaccompanied minors. Children between the ages of 5 and 11 are usually eligible. Those over 12 will have to be booked with adult’s fare. Here are a few things you may find informative about the charges applicable on minors.

• International flights may require you to pay a higher unaccompanied minor fee - The charges may depend on the route.
• Domestic flights may be cheaper - Since the unaccompanied minor fee is the lowest, you may find cheap flights for unaccompanied minors on domestic routes.
• You may have to pay separately for connecting flights - If the itineraries have more than 1 segment, you may have to pay for each segment.

Even the best airline for unaccompanied minors may not be able to give you a deal, if you want a flight with connections. You may contact HolidayGlobes 020-3657-6653 for details or assistance with booking a solo minor.