International travel
Some airlines automatically apply the unaccompanied-minor procedures to kids through age 17 on international flights, and charge the standard unaccompanied-minor fee if applicable. Children must usually have the same passport, visa or other international entry documentation required of adults.
The minimum age for children to travel alone as adults paying adult fares varies: Kids have to be 12 years old to fly alone on domestic flights with Hawaiian, Southwest, Air Canada, and WestJet; 13 years old on Alaska; 14 years old to fly as an adult on JetBlue; and 15 years old on Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, ...
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Children aged between 5 and 11 years may travel alone on international flights. Adolescents aged between 12 and 16 years may travel alone on international flights – if they are traveling only on Korean Air, the service is optional and subject to an extra fee.
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If your child is traveling alone, a guardian must complete all international customs forms at check-in. Minors (under age 18) traveling internationally without one or both parents may be required to present a letter of consent signed by any/all non-traveling parents.
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Child age at the time of unaccompanied travel 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.
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What age does my child have to travel unaccompanied? Passengers over the age of 16 may travel without an adult. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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All children, including infants, must have their own passport or Trusted Traveler Program document for U.S. entry. Carry documents for traveling with minor children. If you are escorting a minor child without the parents, have a letter from both parents indicating that you have permission to travel with the minor.
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The Lufthansa care service can also be booked by parents for unaccompanied children from the age of 12 up to a maximum of 17 years. This ensures that the child receives support, especially in the event of a disruption to their flight, such as a delay or cancellation.
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If you have sole custody, you may travel internationally without specific consent of the other parent. However, you will need to present the legal agreement stating that you have sole custody when applying for your child's passport.
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At what age can I travel abroad on my own? If you are 18 or over – You will be able to travel abroad on your own without the consent of your parents. If you are under the age of 18 – It is up to the airline or travel operator whether you can travel abroad.
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Children over 12 can travel alone and they fly on an adult fare. If you'd like to use our Unaccompanied Minors service for children aged 12 to 15, the fee is USD 50 for each leg of the journey.
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Passengers aged between 16 and 18 may travel alone if they hold a passport (or for some destinations national ID card, please check travel document information). Notarised credentials might be required in case travelling out of the country of citizenship or Schengen area.
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Children aged between 5 and 11 (inclusive) can travel alone on all IndiGo flights only if the Flying Solo Service is booked. The Flying Solo Service is mandatory. Children aged between 12 and 18 can travel alone on all IndiGo flights without restrictions.
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