We ask that a consent form is completed for each young person travelling alone age 14 – 16 years. All information, including the consent form, and what to do if the customer has medical conditions can be found here. Please note that we will not accept young people travelling alone unless all requirements are met.

Yes, you can fly out of the UK alone at the age of 16, as most major airlines and the UK government consider a 16-year-old to be a "young adult" rather than a child. From a legal standpoint, 16 is the age at which a person can hold their own adult passport and travel independently without an "Unaccompanied Minor" (UM) service, which is usually mandatory for children under 12 or 14. However, it is essential to check the specific policy of your airline, as some carriers have different internal rules. For example, British Airways and TUI allow 14 and 15-year-olds to travel alone with a signed parental consent form, meaning a 16-year-old is fully cleared. You must also research the entry requirements of your destination country; some nations, such as South Africa or the USA, may require a notarized letter of consent from both parents for anyone under 18 entering the country alone to prevent child abduction. Even if you are 16, it is a "pro tip" to carry a copy of your parents' ID and a signed letter confirming you have permission to travel, just to avoid any delays at immigration desks abroad.