Key takeaways
Age and itinerary eligibility
Some ages require the service, some may use it optionally, and older teens may travel as standard passengers. Eligible routes can exclude connections, overnight flights, or the final flight of the day.
Booking and airport handoff
Provide complete guardian and pickup details, arrive early, and bring accepted identification and forms. The adult dropping off the child may need to remain until departure.
Preparing the child
Explain screening, boarding, crew instructions, connections where permitted, and pickup. Pack contact information, medication instructions, food where allowed, and a charged communication device for eligible ages.
Frequently asked questions
Can an unaccompanied minor book online?+
Often the service requires phone or specialist booking even when the flight appears online.
Can children connect between flights?+
Some airlines permit limited connections; others require nonstop or direct flights.
Is the fee per child or per family?+
It varies by carrier, direction, and number of children traveling together.
Who can collect the child?+
Only the authorized person meeting the airline’s identification and handoff requirements.