Can my child fly alone? We explain what’s meant by Unaccompanied Minors

• For 4 – 11 years old, who may be travelling within metropolitan France, to & from overseas France*, or on a flight within the Caribbean**, they’ll be required to travel as Unaccompanied Minors. They benefit from the Kids Solo service which is included in the ticket price.
• For 5 – 14 years old, if they’re travelling on an international flight, they must travel as Unaccompanied Minors.
• For 12 – 17 years old who are either travelling within metropolitan France, to & from overseas France, or on a flight within the Caribbean, will have to travel as Unaccompanied Minors.
• For 15 – 17 years old, who are travelling alone, they can receive Air France assistance upon request, they’ll benefit from the Kids Solo service but it is a chargeable service.

*Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Saint-Denis de la Réunion, Papeete, Pointe-à-Pitre and Saint Martin. For Noumea, the children have to be aged 5 – 11.
**Cayenne, Fort de France, Pointe-à-Pitre and Port au Prince

• For children aged 12 – 17 years old, the service is optional but your child can still use but they will be charged for this. The charge will depend on where you’re travelling from.
• For 5 – 14 years old, if they’re travelling on an international flight, they must travel as Unaccompanied Minors.
• For 12 – 17 years old who are either travelling within metropolitan France, to & from overseas France, or on a flight within the Caribbean, will have to travel as Unaccompanied Minors.
• For 15 – 17 years old, who are travelling alone, they can receive Air France assistance upon request, they’ll benefit from the Kids Solo service but it is a chargeable service

• For 5-17 year olds – No departures between 9pm and 5am.
• For 5-7 year olds – No connections.
• For 8-12 year olds – no connections to the last flight of the day or more than 2 hours stopover.

• 5-7 year olds – $50 USD/CAD each way per child
• 8-17 year olds – $50 USD/CAD each way per child for non-stop/direct flights,$75 USD/CAD each way per child for connecting flights

• Ages 2 – 4 must be accompanied by adult over age of 16.
• Ages 5-7 require the service and can only travel on non-stop or direct flights. You’re also required a guardian to escort you to the gate. 
• Ages 8-14 require the service and can travel on direct flights as well as journeys that connect through the following airports: CLT, DCA, DFW, JFK, LGA, LAX, MIA, ORD, PHL, PHX. You’re also required a guardian to escort you to the gate.
• 15-17 year olds are not required to use the service but can request it. But they’ll still be required a guardian to escort them to the gate. They can travel on direct flights as well as journeys that connect through the following airports: CLT, DCA, DFW, JFK, LGA, LAX, MIA, ORD, PHL, PHX.

• Unaccompanied minors cannot travel on the last scheduled flight of the day from the connection city, and their journey cannot include any overnight connecting flights.
• Anyone travelling internationally under 18 may need to present a Letter of Consent.

• Only children above the age of 14 years old may travel alone on British Airways. Any child under the age of 14 wishing to fly will need to be accompanied by someone over the age of 16 years old.
• Although, SUN-AIR is an exception. If you’re flying with them, children from the ages of 5-11 years old can travel alone but the airline needs to be aware of this beforehand.
• Children over 12 can travel alone but they do have the option of SUN-AIR Unaccompanied Service, should they require it.

• 14 days – 2 years are only allowed to fly with an adult
• 2 – 15 years old cannot travel unless they are accompanied by an adult who is at least 16 years old and who will take full responsibility for them. If there’s no accompanying adult, they’re not allowed to travel by themselves because easyJet doesn’t provide an unaccompanied service.

• Children above 5 and under 11 years of age must use the unaccompanied minor service. This also applies to children under 8 that are travelling in a different cabin from their parents.
• This also applies to children under 8 who are travelling in a different cabin from their parents
• Children between 12 – 15 years old that are travelling alone can also use this service on request.

• For children aged between 5 – 12, you’d have to pay an adult fare and the service will be included in the ticket price.
• For children between 12 – 15 years old, they will still have to pay the adult price. But if they want to use the Unaccompanied Minor service, they will have to $50 each way

• 5 – 11 years old – They must book this service as it is mandatory for them. This also applies to children who may be travelling in a different cabin from their parents
• 12 – 17 – They have the option of booking this service should they wish it. Unless they’re departing from Italy, in which case, it is mandatory that to use this service if you’re under 14 years old.

• It is recommended that you book in advance as seats of this kind can be limited.
• This service is available for transfers as well but there is an extra fee for that.

• Europe, the Canary Islands, the Middle East and North Africa – £65
• America, South Africa and Asia – £110

Flights with transfers:

• Domestic flights – £65
• Europe, the Canary Islands, the Middle East and North Africa – £90
• America, South Africa and Asia – £135

• Ages 5 – 11 can only fly alone if using the service or flying with someone over 12.
• Ages 12-17 don’t have to use the service but can request it.

• Partner airlines may vary.
• Cannot be booked online.

• Europe – £75
• North Africa & the Levant – £85
• Middle East, Central Africa and the Arab region – £100
• Medium-haul Intercontinental flights – £110
• Long-haul Intercontinental flights – £130

• 0 – 5 years old – the service is not available
• 5 – 15 years old – the service is available

• Must be booked through the office and 72 hours prior.
• An adult fare will be charged for the child.

• 2 – 7 years old – must be under supervision of one of the cabin staff
• 7 – 12 years old – they may travel alone

• Unaccompanied Minor Declaration Forms are required to be filled in at the check-in counters and must be signed by parents or guardians.
• If you would like your child to be accompanied by a cabin crew, you must make the request at least 48 hours in advance.

• Ages 5-14 – must use unaccompanied minor service
• 15 years old or over – they don’t have to use the service but can use it upon request.