Can a 16 year old fly alone internationally British Airways?

How old does a child have to be to fly alone? We allow children aged 14 or older to travel alone with us on domestic or international British Airways flights. Children under 13 years old cannot travel alone with us. They must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over on the same or a linked booking to travel with us.



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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.

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The minimum age of a person permitted to travel alone on British Airways is 14 years of age (except on flights operated by SUN-AIR of Scandinavia). If young flyers are accompanied by someone who is aged 16 or over (on the same or a linked booking), British Airways will allow them to travel.

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United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requests written consent from both parents or the parent who is not accompanying the minor for minors (those less than 18 years of age) traveling to the U.S. alone or accompanied by only one parent. This written consent must be in English.

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Any persons under 18 travelling without their parents or guardian are required to present an international travel permission declaration form signed by their father, mother or guardian at the check-in desks.

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Any persons under 18 travelling without their parents or guardian are required to present an international travel permission declaration form signed by their father, mother or guardian at the check-in desks.

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For example, British Airways, KLM and EasyJet permit children aged 14 and over to fly alone while Ryanair doesn't allow any child under the age of 16 to fly unless with someone over 18. On Lufthansa and Norwegian Air flights, children can travel without an adult from the age of 12.

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Children ages 13-17 years are not required to travel as unaccompanied minors, but the service is optional for this age group as well. Children under seven years of age are not allowed to travel unless accompanied by an adult.

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The following are the top 5 destinations for under 18's traveling alone:
  • #1: Menorca. Every year, countless young people flock the great island of Menorca. ...
  • #2: Ireland. ...
  • #3: French Alps Activity Holidays by Active Clubs. ...
  • #4: Canvas Holidays. ...
  • #5: Costa Navarino, Greece.


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Sure you can do it. You need travel documentation for a minor, travel insurances, debit card preferably with chip and pin. You need to check in advance your accomondation accepts minors. You need to avoid drugs and other illegal activities.

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We accept unaccompanied children aged 14 or over at the date of departure provided the booking is made by a person aged 18 or over.

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General. Aegean Airlines service for unaccompanied children allows minors aged between 5 and 16 to travel safely when in certain circumstances they are not accompanied by their parents / guardians.

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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 17 and under travelling to Portugal alone, or accompanied by a person who is not their parent or legal guardian, must either: be met at the airport or point of entry by their parent or guardian. carry a letter of authorisation to travel from their parent or guardian.

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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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Young adults (15 – 17 years of age) If your young adult isn't using the unaccompanied minor service and their flight is delayed or canceled, they will be accommodated as an adult customer. Keep in mind, many hotels won't allow young people to check-in unless they are accompanied by an adult.

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Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s). For international travel, minors under the age of 18 must present the same travel documents as the adult.

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