The majority of American airlines allow youngsters who have turned five to fly alone. When flying alone, children between the ages of 5 and 11 must typically follow strict "unaccompanied minor" protocols. These procedures may be necessary on some airlines for unaccompanied minors as old as 14.
Children between the ages of 5 and 14 who are travelling alone must use our unaccompanied minor service. Children between the ages of 15 and 17 may choose to use this programme, but there is a charge if they do. In addition to the ticket price, we charge a $150 unaccompanied service fee (plus VAT, as applicable) each trip.
How to Book Unaccompanied Minor Flight on American Airlines?
Here are the steps for booking flight tickets for an unaccompanied minor:
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Go to the official website of American Airlines (https://www.americanairlines.in/intl/in/index.jsp).
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Click on Plan travel.
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You have to select ‘Flights.’
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Select one option from the three choices: round-trip, one-way, and multi-city.
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You have to choose the preferred airports from which you will board the flight. Then, select the arrival airport.
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Don’t miss selecting the departure date and return date.
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You have to select the number of accompanied minors.
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In the end, you have to press the Search button for completing the process.
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You will receive a confirmation mail in your inbox.
In case, if you face any difficulty, then you can contact the customer support team at 1-800-433-7300 for clarifying your queries regarding the reservation for an unaccompanied minor.
How much does American Airlines Charge for Unaccompanied Minors?
Documentation for unaccompanied minors must be provided. Pay $50 round-trip service fee (credit cards accepted only) and pick up the kid's boarding pass and UM lanyard.
What Limitations Apply to a Schedule that includes Connecting Flights?
Children 5 to 7 years old (inclusive) may only fly alone on nonstop or direct flights (which make one stop without changing planes). They are not permitted to board any American Connection flights that need a flight attendant or on any connecting flights. Additionally, they are prohibited from flying on flights with a single flight number that are scheduled with a change to a different type of aircraft before departure.
On nonstop, direct, and connected flights through Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK and LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), Phoenix (PHX), and Washington Reagan, children 8 to 14 (inclusive) are permitted to fly alone (DCA). The destination must receive confirmation of the reservations. There are additional limitations on connecting flights:
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If the schedule calls for a connection to or from another airline, including oneworld and codeshare partners, the unaccompanied minor will not be allowed.
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If the schedule contains the final connecting flight of the day, the unaccompanied minor will not be permitted unless it is the sole flight available.
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If the schedule calls for overnight connections, the Unaccompanied Minor will not be permitted unless it is the sole flight available.
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Because unaccompanied children under the age of 15 are not permitted to use ground transportation alone, the unaccompanied minor will not be approved for ground/co-terminal connecting itineraries (such as moving from London Gatwick to London Heathrow).
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When there is a chance, the child won't make a connection and overnight accommodations are necessary, American Airlines may refuse to admit an unaccompanied minor with reservations.
FAQs on American Airlines unaccompanied Minor Policy:
At what age can a child fly alone on American?
The majority of American airlines allow youngsters who have turned five to fly alone. When flying alone, children between the ages of 5 and 11 must typically follow strict "unaccompanied minor" protocols. These procedures may be necessary on some airlines for unaccompanied minors as old as 14.
What does a minor need to fly alone American?
For the day of departure, you must complete the unaccompanied minor form and any required Customs and
Immigration paperwork. This form must be carried by your child throughout the journey. Parents and guardians must also bring the following things at check-in: a minor's birth certificate or passport.
Do unaccompanied minors get priority boarding American?
Unaccompanied youngsters are entitled to priority boarding, kids-only lounges in the airline's hubs for those who have connecting flights, a snack box for passengers up to the age of 10, escorts through the airport, and flight attendant supervision aboard.