Traveling is stressful, especially when you are flying with your kids. As a parent, you'll want to ensure their safety and security that's why you need to be aware of the American Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy. The policy offers guidelines for children traveling on their own when traveling on American Airlines flights. In this post, we'll explain everything you need to be aware of this policy, starting with eligibility to the rules for traveling with an unaccompanied minor.
Eligibility for Unaccompanied Minor Travel
To be eligible to be a minor traveling on American Airlines, children must be between 5 and 14 years old. age. Children who are younger than 5 years age cannot travel by themselves, while those who are 15 and over are considered adults and are able to travel without assistance.
Required Documentation
Prior to allowing an unaccompanied minor to travel the guardian or parent must present the following documentation:
- Complete and signed the Unaccompanied Minor form, which is accompanied by the names as well as the telephone number of both the parent who dropped off the child as well as the person who picks the child up at their destination.
- Identification proof of the child, for example, passports or ID issued by the government.
Fees for Unaccompanied Minor Travel
A cost in the amount of 150 dollars per child per way is assessed for the American airlines unaccompanied minor service in addition to costs associated with the flight ticket. The cost covers the additional care and support the child receives throughout the journey, such as when boarding, the flight, and the arrival.
Flight Rules for Unaccompanied Minors
To ensure the safety and security of the child American Airlines has established the following guidelines for minors who are not accompanied flying on American Airlines:
- Minors traveling without a companion are only allowed to travel on direct or nonstop flights.
- Children are not permitted to travel aboard international airlines, or on connecting flights that have in-flight overnight stops.
- The child should be collected from their destination by the individual listed on the Unaccompanied Minor Form.
- If the person taking care of the child isn't the one who dropped off the child, they must present the photo ID along with an unsigned letter from the person listed on the Form for Unaccompanied Minors which gives them the right to take the child to their destination.
Assistance for Unaccompanied Minors
American Airlines provides the following assistance to minors who are not accompanied on their travels:
- The flight attendants will take your child back to his/her plane seat and will monitor their progress throughout the flight.
- The child will receive an ID tag to wear during the flight. It will show that they are an individual minor who is not accompanied.
- Once they reach their location at their destination, the child will be welcomed by a representative of American Airlines, who will accompany them to the person who will pick them up.
How to Book an Unaccompanied Minor Flight
To reserve a flight for an unaccompanied minor parents or guardians are able to take the following steps:
- Call American Airlines Reservations to book the flight and request the minor without accompanying service.
- Make sure you have the proper documentation and pay the cost for the minor unaccompanied service.
- Check-in at the airport on time for your flight with your child, along with the signed and completed Non-accompanied Minor's Form.
