If your child is aged between 12 and 17 years and comfortable travelling alone, you can make their booking online, or by contacting your local Qantas office or travel agent. You'll need to contact your local Qantas office or your travel agent to request they're identified as a Young Passenger travelling alone.

In Australia, the age at which a child can fly alone depends on the airline, but the general standard in 2026 is that a child must be at least 5 years old to fly as an Unaccompanied Minor (UM). Airlines like Qantas and Virgin Australia offer a mandatory UM service for children aged 5 to 11 (and optional up to 15), which involves dedicated staff supervision from check-in to the final handover at the destination. A child is generally considered an "independent traveler" once they reach 12 years of age, meaning they can fly without a supervisor, though some airlines still require them to be at least 15 for international routes. It is important to note that children under 5 are strictly prohibited from flying without a person who is at least 15 years old. For 2026 travelers, it is a peer-to-peer best practice to book the UM service well in advance, as there is often a limit on the number of unaccompanied children allowed per flight, and a service fee of approximately $50 to $100 AUD per leg typically applies.