Junior Jetsetters, our unaccompanied minor service, is available for those aged 5 through 17 years old, on both our domestic and international flights.
What airlines let 17 year olds fly alone?
Young adults ages 15-17 can travel alone on any United- or United Express®-operated flight, or they can choose to opt in to our unaccompanied minor service. It costs $150 each way for every two children traveling using the unaccompanied minor service.
Can you fly alone if you are 17?
Children ages 15-17 are permitted to travel as a standard passenger, Go to footer note, provided they can present a valid ID to security personnel. If parents or guardians prefer, they can also travel as an unaccompanied minor.
What do I need to fly alone at 17?
A birth certificate or passport as proof of the child's age. The adult's government-issued photo ID with their current address. Your phone number so we can contact you. The name, address and phone number of the adult meeting your child at their destination.
What airlines allow minors to fly alone?
What airlines allow unaccompanied minors to fly?
- Aer Lingus. Unaccompanied children under 12 years old can't travel. ...
- Air Europa. ...
- Alaska Airlines. ...
- American Airlines. ...
- Blue Panorama. ...
- British Airways. ...
- Delta. ...
- Easyjet.
Can a 16 year old fly alone on Alaska airlines?
Junior Jetsetters, our unaccompanied minor service, is available for those aged 5 through 17 years old, on both our domestic and international flights. In response to CDC guidelines, all guests 2 and older will be required to wear a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth — with no other exceptions.
What are the rules for a child flying alone?
General Age Guidelines for Unaccompanied Minors
A child must be at least 5 to fly solo. Kids ages 5 – 7 can take a direct flight to a single destination but not connecting flights. Those 8 and up may change aircraft on some airlines, and will typically be escorted by airline personnel to their connecting flight.
Which airline is cheapest for Unaccompanied Minors?
Unaccompanied Minor Airline Comparison Chart
- Alaska: Cheapest UM fee (as low as $25 one way for non-stops)
- Southwest: Cheap UM fee ($50 one way) + youngest age where children can travel without paying a UM fee (no fee needed by 12th birthday)
What age can minors fly alone?
Children younger than five are not permitted to fly by themselves. Children aged 12 and over are considered adults by airline ticketing standards, but parents can specifically request an unaccompanied minor service for children aged 12 to 15.
Can a minor fly alone internationally?
Passengers 12 years old and above may travel alone on domestic flights without the use of the unaccompanied minor program. Unaccompanied minors are not permitted on international flights. Fees must be paid by a parent or responsible adult upon check-in.
Can a 16 year old fly alone without parents permission?
If you are 12 years or older, you can fly with us without an adult. We don't require a consent letter from the guardian, but the authorities of some countries may do.
Do minors need ID to fly Alaska Airlines?
We require each traveler aged 18 or older to present valid government-issued ID and show it to a customer service agent and at the security checkpoint. Children under the age of 18 don't need photo ID when they are traveling domestically.
Can a minor travel internationally without parents?
Minors may be able to travel to another country without either one of their parents. They may however require a notarized written consent letter from both parents. Minors interested in traveling without their parents should contact the embassy to address admissibility questions.
Can I cross the border at 17?
Passengers 17 years old and younger traveling alone may not cross the US-Canadian border regardless of ID or notarized letter, unless accompanied by another passenger who is at least 18 years old.
Does a 17 year old need consent to travel abroad?
Answer: Consent is generally not required for minors age 16 and 17. However, we recommend that you contact the airline you are flying with to confirm travel requirements.
Can a 17 year old cross the Mexican border alone?
Passengers under the age of 18 travelling alone or with the person who is not their parent or guardian to/from Mexico. In accordance with Mexico regulations, the minors under the age of 18 entering/departing Mexico without their parent/guardian are required to prepare the official document.
Can a minor travel without a passport?
Regardless of age, all children need a valid passport for air travel to another country. The application process for children under the age of 16 needs to be completed in person.
