Age requirementsJunior Jetsetter unaccompanied minor service is optional for young adults, ages 13 through 17 years old, traveling without a parent, legal guardian, or other adult at least 18 years of age.
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Unaccompanied minors can travel on both domestic and international flights, as long as it is nonstop on United or United Express. Young adults ages 15 to 17 can travel alone on any United or United Express flight, or they can choose to opt into the unaccompanied minor service.
Child age at the time of unaccompanied travelChildren 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.
You do need your parents' consent. Your friend could get in big trouble taking you someplace without the knowledge and agreement of your parents. And they should put it in writing including giving him or her permission to seek emergency medical treatment for you while traveling.
Spirit Airlines Unaccompanied Minor FeeSpirit Airlines charges $100 as an unaccompanied minor service fee per passenger each way. The charges also include snacks and drinks to be served to the child on board the flight. The unaccompanied minor service fee for a roundtrip flight is $200 (for a two-way flight).
An adult must take the child to the departure gate and stay until the flight is airborne. When you get to the gate, tell the gate agent you have an unaccompanied minor traveling on the flight. We'll board your child early so they can meet the flight crew and learn about the plane's safety features.
Children between the ages of 16 and 18 years old can travel by themselves, as long as they've got all the usual travel documents and meet all the legal requirements (please see below).
Yes, a 17 year old can travel alone by air within the United States. The requirements vary depending on the airline and destination, but generally speaking they will need to present valid identification such as a passport or driver's license at check-in.
Children aged 12 and above:Children over 12 (15 for some airlines) can travel alone but the Unaccompanied Minor Service is available for an extra charge.
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.
To help prevent child trafficking, all young people under the age of 18 travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) now need authorisation from their parent or legal guardian to travel. This is important, as you won't be able to fly without it, even if you're travelling with another family member or friend.