Checking luggage for minor I'm not traveling with

1. How do I check in a minor at the airport?
2. How do you check an unaccompanied minor?
3. Can minors go through airport security alone?
4. What is the unaccompanied minor service?
5. Can you lie about your age at the airport?
6. What is minimum age for flying?
7. Who has the cheapest unaccompanied minor fee?
8. Can I fly alone at 14?
9. What airlines let you fly alone at 13?
10. How much extra does it cost for a minor to fly?
11. What ID does TSA required for minors?
12. How do I book a flight for a minor?

How do I check in a minor at the airport?

You must wait within the gate area until your child's flight is in the air.
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When you arrive at the airport, check in at the ticket counter in the main lobby of the airport to:

1. Check luggage.
2. Provide the required Unaccompanied Minor documentation.
3. Pay the $50 each-way service charge.
4. Get the child's boarding pass.

How do you check an unaccompanied minor?

Children traveling alone can't check in online or at the kiosk. You'll need to fill out an unaccompanied minor form and any necessary Customs and Immigration documents for the day of departure. This form must remain with your child during their journey.

Can minors go through airport security alone?

A: While policies vary by individual airline, most carriers will not allow kids five and younger to fly alone under any circumstance. ... Typically, minors 15 and older can fly without the guidance of an airline chaperone.

What is the unaccompanied minor service?

Unaccompanied Minor Service is the special service which airlines provide for unaccompanied minors. This service is commonly abbreviated to 'UMS'. The quality of the service may vary depending on the airline, and the staff delivering the service.

Can you lie about your age at the airport?

If you flying internationally you cannot lie about your child's age. Even babies are required to have a passport to travel overseas. All international airline tickets must list passenger birth dates and match passports exactly.

What is minimum age for flying?

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Who has the cheapest unaccompanied minor fee?

Alaska has the cheapest unaccompanied-minor fees, charging $25 each way for nonstop or direct flights and $50 for connecting flights. Southwest charges $50 each way; Frontier, JetBlue and Spirit charge $100 each way; and American, Delta, United and US Airways charge $150 each way.

Can I fly alone at 14?

How Old Do Kids Have to Be to Fly Alone? Airlines generally consider children between the ages of 5 and 14 who travel without a parent or guardian to be “unaccompanied minors.” For kids between 15 and 17, unaccompanied minor service is typically optional.

What airlines let you fly alone at 13?

• Air Canada. Age: 8 to 11 years old – must purchase Unaccompanied Minors (UM) service; 12 to 17 years old – UM service optional; Children under 8 cannot travel alone. ...
• Alaska Airlines. ...
• American Airlines. ...
• British Airways. ...
• Delta Air Lines. ...
• Frontier Airlines. ...
• Hawaiian Airlines. ...
• Icelandair.

How much extra does it cost for a minor to fly?

The unaccompanied minor service fee is $150 (plus tax) each way. If two or more unaccompanied minors are from the same family and traveling on the same flights, the fee is still just $150 (plus tax) each way.

What ID does TSA required for minors?

TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling with a companion within the United States. The companion will need acceptable identification.

How do I book a flight for a minor?

You won't be able to book a flight for an unaccompanied minor through a discount airline website. The airlines typically require you to contact them directly or book through a travel agent. Read the policy for unaccompanied minors for the airline you plan to use.