Listing child-related policies by airline?
Jul 18, 2007, 1:21 am
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Unaccompanied minors
Let us try and start the list of policies, ordered in the order that the forums are listed.
Aer Lingus
http://www.aerlingus.com/cgi-bin/obe...flightInput.do
Compulsory UM service
Aer Lingus does not accept reservations for unaccompanied children under 12 years of age for travel on Aer Lingus scheduled services.
Children under 12 years of age cannot travel unless accompanied by an adult aged 16 years or older, who will take responsibility for the child.
Aer Lingus will continue to accept passengers aged 12-15 years inclusive but will not provide special assistance for these passengers. A Form of Indemnity for unaccompanied young passengers must be completed by a parent/guardian with respect to such passengers at each airport of departure.
Infants
Infants (under 2 years) who travel on a parent's lap are charged at 10% of adult fare, plus taxes. For comfort and convenience you may wish to consider purchasing a seat for your infant. To do so, proceed by booking your infant as a child at the applicable child fare and bring your aviation authority approved forward facing car safety seat on board the aircraft.
If an infant turns two years old after the outbound journey but before the return journey:
Children over the age of two must travel in their own seat. If an infant is two years old for any part of the journey they must purchase a seat or alternatively make two separate bookings one for the outbound and one for the return.
Air Canada
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...rs/minors.html
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 11 are only allowed to travel alone as UM-s.
UM service requires a fee of US$75 or CA$ 75 on top of the ticket price. All fares now allowed.
No connections allowed. Last flight of day forbidden, with exception for the only flight of the day.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 15 are allowed to fly without UM services - and in this case, they appear to be allowed to take connections, last flights of the day, deep discounted tickets et cetera. However, they are not allowed to escort children 11 or less. They are also allowed to have optional UM services - in which case they apparently are not allowed to have connections or last flights.
Children aged 16 or 17 are allowed to have optional UM services - presumably with all accompanying restrictions. They are also allowed to escort children of any age - whether 5-11 or under 5. However, apparently in this case no assistance is available even paid for.
Adults 18 and over are not offered any assistance.
UM service must be requested and fee paid at booking. The escort must stay at originating airport till departure.
Correct?
Airlines of India: Air India; Air Sahara; Jet Airways; Kingfisher; Paramount Airways
Air India
Could not find any data
Air Sahara
http://203.199.70.135/airsahara/services2.jsp
Do not seem to have real UM service, since they refer to return ticket of the accompanying person.
Jet Airways
http://www.jetairways.com/Cultures/e...panied+Minors/
Unaccompanied minors are between ages of 5 and 12 on domestic routes, 6 and 12 on international routes. Children aged 13 to 17 can travel independently but not escort younger children.
Kingfisher
http://www.flykingfisher.com/specialcare.asp
UMs are aged 5 to 11. This is a complimentary service.
Paramount Airways
http://www.paramountairways.com/cond..._carriage.html
Children aged at least 5 but under 12 years are treated as UMs. Children aged under 18 may not escort younger children. Unaccompanied minors may not have overnight connections.
Air New Zealand
http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/befor...ravellingalone
Compulsory UM services
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. Fee is collected. Connections are allowed, provided they are less than 2 hours in domestic travel and same day in international travel. Connections can involve delivering the minor to any other airline.
Optional UM services
UM services are available for children 12 and over.
Minors 12 and over can travel without UM services. They are still allowed to request help, which would not involve constant supervision nor hand-over to a nominated person on arrival.
Minors aged 12 to 14 may not serve as escort for children aged 5 to 11 - in this case, Unaccompanied Minor service is required for the smaller children.
Children 15 and over are allowed to escort minors of any age, whether 5 to 11 or under 5.
Correct?
AirTran
http://www.airtran.com/policies/gene...anied%20Minors
Compulsory UM services
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11.
Children aged 5 to 7 are only allowed on direct flights.
Children aged 8 to 11 are allowed on connecting flights, provided it is not the last flight of the day.
Optional UM services
Children aged 12 to 15 are allowed to travel without UM service - in which case there are no restrictions about last flight. They are also allowed to travel with optional UM service, in which case they are not allowed on last flight.
Children aged 12 to 15 are allowed to be fully responsible for children aged 5 to 11, and escort such children without any UM assistance.
Correct?
Alaska Airlines
http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/hel...elingAlone.asp
Compulsory UM service
Children 5 to 7 are allowed on direct flights, daytime, not likely to interrupted. Fee is collected, except that children with their own elite status get free UM service
Children 8 to 12 are allowed on connecting flights, provided that connections are under 2 hours and no flight is nighttime or likely to be interrupted.
Optional UM service
Children 13 to 17 are allowed to use UM services, in which case there is the fee as well as restrictions on night flights and flights likely to be interrupted. They are allowed to fly without UM service, in which case they are free of restrictions. They are not allowed to supervise children 12 or younger, unless the under 18 year old is the legal guardian of the child.
Correct?
Alitalia
http://www.alitalia.com/EN_EN/your_t...ces/minors.htm
No optional UM services.
Compulsory UM service for children 5 to 13. No UM service for children 14 to 17. Children under 14 travelling with minors under 18 require UM service.
Correct? Is anyone able to expand?
All Nippon Airways
http://www.ana.co.jp/wws/us/e/travel...ndex.html#5-11
No optional UM services
Compulsory UM service for children aged 5 to 11. Children aged 12 or over are treated as adults fully responsible for themselves and any accompanying children 5 to 11 years old.
Correct? Anything to add?
American Airlines
https://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do...veling%20Alone
Compulsory UM service for children aged 5 to 14. Children aged 5 to 7 allowed only on direct flights with flight attendants. Children aged 8 to 14 are allowed to connect, but not to a different airline and not on connections involving ground travel to a different terminal, also not on the last flight of a day.
Optional UM service available for children aged 15 to 17. Those children are subject to the restrictions about connections. Children aged 15 to 17 are allowed to escort younger children and be fully responsible for them like adults.
Correct?
Asiana
http://us.flyasiana.com/Global/US/en...?fid=INFO11220
No optional UM service
Compulsory and paid UM service for children 5 to 11 internationally, 5 to 12 domestically.
A Family Service is offered to such passengers as unaccompanied youngsters aged 12 to 16, elderly over 70 years travelling alone, people travelling with children under 7 and people travelling with more than 2 children, free of charge.
Correct?
British Midlands
http://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/plan...-children.aspx
Compulsory UM service for children aged 5 to 11. Children 5 to 7 are not allowed to transfer to other carriers in Canada or USA. Otherwise, transfers must not be overnight, not over four hours and not from a different airport. Supervision fee applies, tiny fares are not allowed.
Optional UM service for children aged 12 to 15. Children aged 16 and older can escort younger children.
Correct?
British Airways
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...o/public/en_ee
Compulsory UM Skyflyer Solo service for ages 5 to 12.
5 year olds only allowed on single sector nonstop flights. 6 to 12 year olds allowed on connecting flights, provided no overnight stays, no stops over 6 hours, no transfers between Heathrow and Gatwick.
Optional UM service
Skyflyer Solo service is available on request to children aged 13 to 17. Children aged 13 to 15 are allowed to fly unassisted, but not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 are allowed to escort younger children.
Open Skies
https://www.flyopenskies.com/infants_children
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs on non-stop flights. Children aged 12 to 15 can travel independently, but not escort younger children. Solo Flyer service is available on request up to18 years of age.
Cathay Pacific
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_...000ad21c39____
Compulsory UM service for children aged 6 to under 12. Children aged 12 to 17 can travel without UM service, but cannot escort younger children. They can also use optional UM service.
Continental
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...s/default.aspx
Compulsory UM service
For ages 5 to 14. Restrictions about last flights and connection times; no connections for those aged 5 to 7.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 15 to 17. Children aged 15 to 17 are not allowed to escort younger children.
Delta
http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...lone/index.jsp
Compulsory UM service
For ages 5 to 14. Restrictions about last flights and connection times; no connections for those aged 5 to 7.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 15 to 17. Children aged 15 to 17 are not allowed to escort younger children, with an exception for parents and legal guardians aged under 18.
El Al
http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/A...edChildren.htm
Compulsory UM service
Compulsory for ages 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 17
Children aged 16 and 17 are allowed to escort younger children to airport and turn them over as UM-s.
Correct?
Emirates
http://www.emirates.com/english/flyi...ed_minors.aspx
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15. They cannot escort younger children, nor can children aged 16 and 17.
Finnair
http://www.finnair.com/finnaircom/wp...VRS82X1VfNDhM#
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11. They are not allowed to travel with overnight stops or on last flight in evening. There is a limit on the number of UMs on the same flight.
Optional UM service
UM service is available for children aged 12 to 17.
Children aged 12 to 15 are allowed to fly without UM assistance, and escort family members aged 5 to 11 on Finland domestic flights. They are not allowed to escort family members on international flights, nor escort unrelated children, nor escort children 4 or younger. With the exception that parents are allowed to travel with their infant children even if the parent is under 16.
Children aged 16 and 17 are allowed to escort family members of any age, and escort unrelated children aged 5 to 11 in Finland domestic flights. They may not escort unrelated children 4 years old or younger, nor escort unrelated children 5 to 11 years old in international travel.
Air France
http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/local/...cekedgfndgfl.0
Compulsory UM service
Air France allows 4 year olds to travel as UM-s within France and "overseas" territories and departments. International travel is allowed for children aged 5 or over. UM service is required up to age 11.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 17. They may not escort babies unless it is father, mother or guardian who is under 18.
KLM
http://www.klm.com/travel/ee_en/trav...ls/umnr_yp.htm
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 14.
Optional UM service
KLM offers optional UM service to children aged 15 to 17.
Children aged 15 to 17 may or may not be allowed to escort children aged 5 to 14, depending on place where the ticket is bought: not allowed if ticket is bought in Canada, USA or Mexico, allowed if ticket is bought anywhere else.
Hawaiian
http://www.hawaiianair.com/AboutUs/P...tem.aspx?cr=50
Compulsory UM services
UM services are required for children aged 5 to 11 in Hawaii, and aged 5 to 14 outside Hawaii.
Optional UM services
12 to 14 year olds are allowed to travel alone in Hawaii, or request Meet an Assist service. If they request Meet and Assist service, they have the same restrictions about last flight and stopover duration as UM-s.
15 year olds may travel alone anywhere, but not escort younger children. 16 and 17 year olds may escort younger children in Hawaii, but not outside.
Correct?
JAL
Searched for their policies, could not find. Anyone?
JetBlue
http://help.jetblue.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN...,Case=obj(4962)
Unaccompanied minor service is required from ages 5 to 12 inclusive. Those aged 13 or more can travel alone.
Korean
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 13 have to fly as UM-s in domestic flights. In international flights, children aged 5 to 12 have to travel as UM-s.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 16 can apply for UM service on international flights.
Correct?
Midwest
http://midwestairlines.custhelp.com/...i=&p_topview=1
Children aged 5 to 14 are accepted as UM-s.
Correct?
Lufthansa
http://www.lufthansa.com/online/port...d=1770716&l=en
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 o 11
Optional UM service
Parents can request UM service for children aged 12 to 17. Children aged 12 to 17 can escort children aged 5 to 11.
Swiss
http://www.swiss.com/web/EN/services...ed_minors.aspx
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 18. Children aged 15 to 17 are allowed to escort children aged 5 to 11. Children aged 12 to 14 are allowed to escort children aged 3 to 5 when both are escorted as UM.
Correct?
Other Miles and More flag carriers: Austrian, LOT, Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines
Austrian
http://www.aua.com/at/eng/About_Flig...ds/welcome.htm
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11.
Optional UM service
No optional UM service. Children aged 12 to 15 travel unassisted and may not escort children under 12. Children aged 16 and 17 are allowed to escort family members aged 5 to 11.
LOT
http://www.lot.com/Portal/EN/aspx/Co...ied_Child.aspx
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 17
Adria Airways
http://www.adria.si/en/passengerGuid...passengerGuide
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 12
Optional UM service
UM service can be arranged for children up to 16
Croatia Airlines
http://www.croatiaairlines.com/en/nb...3/Default.aspx
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 12. No optional UM service offered.
Northwest
http://www.nwa.com/services/onboard/minor/
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 14. Children aged 5 to 7 are not allowed to connect; children aged 8 to 14 are allowed to connect. Last flights of day not allowed.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 15 to 17. They are not allowed to escort children under 15.
Qantas
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying...eds/childAlone
Compulsory UM servive
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11. 5 year olds are allowed to travel as UMs on domestic routes and international routes with flying time under 6 hours. 6 to 11 year olds can travel on all international routes.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15. Children aged 12 to 14 are allowed to fly unassisted, but not escort younger children. Children aged 15 are allowed to escort younger children.
Jetstar
http://www.jetstar.com/flyingwithus/...rport.html#chi
No UM supervision provided.
In Asia, children must be at least 15 to travel independently, and persons accompanying children under 15 must also be at least 15.
In Australia, the age limits are arbitrary, but children must have started secondary school.
Qatar
http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/children.html
Escort Service is available to children between the ages of 3-5 years old.
SAS
http://www.flysas.com/en/Travel-info...nied_children/
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15
Other Eurobonus flag carriers Air Baltic, Estonian Air
Air Baltic
http://www.airbaltic.com/public/26546.html
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11
Children aged 12 to 15 may travel alone, but not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 may escort younger children.
Estonian Air
http://www.estonian-air.ee/20765
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15. They may travel alone, but not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 are treated as adults.
Singapore
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_U...ecialneeds.jsp
Unaccompanied minor service is accorded to customers aged 5 to 17 travelling without guardian 18 or older.
Any further details?
Silkair
Searched for their policies, could not find. Anyone?
Southwest
http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/childtip.html
Unaccompanied minor service is given to children aged 5 to 11.
Children aged 12 and more are treated as adults and allowed to escort younger children, including those under 5.
Thai
http://www.thaiair.com/Travel_Destin...ravel%20alone?
Unaccompanied minor service is required for children aged 5 to 11.
THY
http://www.thy.com/en-INT/services/p...ed_minors.aspx
THY allows unaccompanied children between ages 7 and 12.
Virgin
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...strictions.jsp
Unaccompanied minor service is required for children aged 5 to 15. Persons 16 and older are treated as adults and allowed to escort younger children.
Virgin Blue
http://www.virginblue.com.au/bookings/ssrs/ and forward from that
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UM-s
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 15 may fly as UM-s or unassisted.
12 year olds may not escort younger children even if the 12-year-old is a parent or a legal guardian. Children aged 13 and 14 may escort younger children only if they are parents or legal guardians. Children aged 15 to 17 may escort younger children, but not send or receive them.
Westjet
http://c1dsp.westjet.com/guest/trave...7#specialneeds
Unaccompanied minor service is required for ages 5 to 11. Connecting flights not allowed.
Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific airlines: Air Asia; Air Astana; Air Austral; Aircalin; Air China; Air India treated as Airline of India; Air New Zealand has own forum; Air Pacific; Air Sahara treated as Airline of India; Air Tahiti Nui; ANA has own forum; Asiana has own forum; Cathay Pacific has own forum; China Airlines; China Eastern Airlines; China Southern; EVA Air; Garuda Indonesia; Hong Kong Airlines; JAL has own forum; Jet Airways treated as Airline of India; Korean has own forum; Malaysia Airlines; Pacific Blue; Pakistan International; Phuket Air; Philippine Airlines; Polynesian Blue; Qantas has own forum; Royal Brunei; Silkair is Singapore subsidiary; Singapore has own forum; Sri Lankan Airlines; Thai Airways has own forum; Vietnam Airlines; Virgin Blue is Virgin subsidiary
Air Asia
http://www.airasia.com/site/au/en/pa...9de00-f1fa01c0
No UM service. Children under 12 must be accompanied by adults 18 or older.
Air Astana
Could not find any data
Air Austral
http://www.air-austral.com/article.php3?id_article=340
Air Austral requires UM services for children aged 4 to 11.
Aircalin
http://www.aircalin.com/s22.aspx?tab=2&lg=gb&cid=0
Aircalin offers UM service for children aged 5 to 11
Air China
http://us.fly-airchina.com/US/childr...ant-travel.htm
http://us.fly-airchina.com/US/childr...ling-alone.htm
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 17 may travel unassisted or with optional UM services. They may not escort younger children.
Air Pacific
Could not find any data
Air Tahiti Nui
http://www.airtahitinui-usa.com/traveldesk/children.asp
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UM-s
China Airlines
http://www.china-airlines.com/en/other/index.htm
UM service is offered for children aged 5 to 11
China Eastern
http://www.flychinaeastern.com/special_needs.htm?5#15
UM service is offered for children aged 5 to 12
China Southern
Could not find any information
Eva Air
http://www.evaair.com/html/b2c/engli...ial_assistance
UM service is offered to children aged 5 to 12. Children aged 12 to 15 can travel unassisted, but not escort younger children.
Garuda
http://www.garuda-indonesia.com/inde...page&pageid=22
UM service is offered to children aged 7 to 12.
Hong Kong Airlines
http://www.hkairlines.com/web/eng/Ai...ialNeeds_e.php
UM services are offered to children aged 6 to 12.
Malaysia Airlines
Could not find any data
Pacific Blue
http://www.flypacificblue.com/Person...lone/index.htm
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 14 may travel independently or as UMs. They may not escort younger children. Children aged 15 may travel as UMs, or they may escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 must travel independently.
Pakistan International
Could not find any data
Philippine Airlines
http://www.philippineairlines.com/
Children aged 8 to 11 are accepted as UMs.
Polynesian Blue
http://www.polynesianblue.com/Person...lone/index.htm
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 14 may travel independently or as UMs. They may not escort younger children. Children aged 15 may travel as UMs, or they may escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 must travel independently.
Royal Brunei
Could not find any data
Sri Lankan Airlines
Could not find any data
Vietnam Airlines
http://www.vietnamairlines.com/default.aspx?tabid=297
UM-s fly without accompanying attendant at ages 6 to 12.
Other European airlines
Aer Lingus treated above; Aegean Airlines; Aeroflot; Air Berlin; Air France has own forum; Air Malta; Air Plus Comet; Alitalia has own forum; Austrian is Lufthansa subsidiary; British Airways has own forum; Bmed is British Midland subsidiary; British Midland has own forum; bmibaby is British Midland subsidiary; Britannia Airways; Cyprus Airways; Czech Airlines; Easyjet; Estonian Air is SAS subsidiary; Finnair has own forum; First Choice; Flybe; Iberia; Icelandair; Iceland Express; Jat Airways; KLM has own forum; Lauda Air; LOT is Lufthansa subsidiary; Lufthansa has own forum; Luxair; Malev; Meridiana; Monarch; Mytravel; Olympic; Open Skies is BA subsidiary; Ryanair; SNA Brussels; SAS has own forum; Spanair; Swiss has own forum; Tarom: TAP Air Portugal; Thomsonfly; Thos Cook; Turkish Airlines has own forum; Ukraine International; Virgin Atlantic has own forum;
Aegean Airlines
http://www.aegeanair.com/Content.aspx?Page=29
Children between 5 to 12 years can travel as UMs
Aeroflot
http://www.aeroflot.ru/ENG/informati...b_no=489#10864
Children from 5 to 12 must travel as UMs. On request, UM service is available up to age of 16.
Air Berlin
http://www.airberlin.com/site/index.php?LANG=eng
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. Children aged 12 to 15 travel unassisted, but may not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 can escort any children aged 5 to 11 and also their own siblings aged 2 to 4.
Air Malta
http://www.airmalta.com/unaccompanied-minors
Children aged 7 to 12 travel as UMs
Air Plus Comet
http://www.aircomet.com/condiciones_de_transporte.php
Only in Spanish
Britannia Airways
http://www.thomsonfly.com/en/flywithus_2795.html
Children aged 14 and 15 can fly unaccompanied, but must be delivered to check-in by parent or legal guardian. Children aged 16 and 17 can travel unassisted and accompany younger children.
Cyprus Airways
http://www.cyprusairways.com/main/de...=53&itemid=207
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 6 to 12 are considered unaccompanied minors.
Optional UM service
Children up to age of 15 can be UMs at parents´ request. They may not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 may escort children 12 and younger.
Czech Airlines
http://www.czechairlines.com/en/port...ied_minors.htm
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 12 must travel as UMs
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 17 may travel as UMs at request. For those aged 12 to 14, it is free. For those aged 15 to 17, it is subject to a fee.
Easyjet
http://www.easyjet.com/EN/Book/regulations.html#infants
No UM service. children aged 14 and 15 can travel alone, but not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 are treated as adults and can escort younger children.
First Choice
Could not find any data
Flybe
http://www.flybe.com/flightInfo/1children.htm
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged between 6 years and 11 years 364 days.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 16 years may travel as UMs on request. They may not escort younger children.
Iberia
http://www.iberia.com/OneToOne/v3/ob...ANONYMOUS=true
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11. Children aged 12 to 17 may travel as Young Persons, on request, and may not escort younger children. An exception is for flight numbers IB5000, where 12 and 13 year olds are not allowed.
Icelandair
http://www.icelandair.com/home/trave...nied-children/
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UM-s. There is a maximum of 4 UMs on one flight The charge is US$55 or CA$70 each way. When two or more UMs travel together, one service charge is from the whole party. Children aged 12 or more are treated as adults and fully responsible for any 5 to 11 year olds they are accompanying.
Iceland Express
http://www.icelandexpress.com/flight...w_992_a_id=146
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. The charge is GBP44. When several unaccompanied children travel together, it is GBP44 for first child and GBP25 for each additional child.
Children ages 12 to 15 may travel as UMs or independently.
JAT Airways
http://www.jat.com/active/en/home/ma...re_flight.html
UM services are offered to children aged 5 to 11 inside Europe and for children aged 7 to 11 outside Europe. Children after 12 years of age cannot travel as unaccompanied minors.
Lauda Air
Could not find any data
Luxair
http://www.luxair.lu/cms/pg/after-tr...&p=EN,763,,,,,
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs. The price is full adult fare. Children aged 12 to 17 can opt for UM service. The price is full adult fare - youths travelling on Youth Fares are not entitled to UM assistance.
Malev
http://www.malev.com/travelinformati...g-on-their-own
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5-12. The charge is €25 per segment.
Children aged 12 to 15 can travel independently or use optional UM service priced at €35 per segment.
Meridiana
http://www.meridiana.it/en/beforethe...ns.aspx#minori
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs. The fee is €40 each way. Children aged 12 to 17 travel independently, but cannot escort younger children.
Monarch
http://flights.monarch.co.uk/cnt/tra...o/children.asp
Anyone aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over. Similarly, every infant must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over.
Olympic
http://www.olympicair.com/Default.aspx?a_id=643
Children aged 5 to 12 travel as UMs. Only adults over 18 can escort children.
Ryanair
http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/faqs....=chd&quest=uam
Ryanair offers no UM services. Children aged 14 and 15 can travel independently with permission from parent or guardian. Children aged 16 or more can escort children under 14.
Sabena
http://www.brusselsairlines.com/com/...ed-minors.aspx
Sabena gives UM service to children aged 5 to 12. Children aged 12 to 18 may get UM service at express request of parents. Sabena also allows children aged 3 to 5 to travel with a child aged 12 to 15, where both children are escorted by Sabena staff.
Spanair
http://www.spanair.com/web/en-gb/Cus...nors-on-board/
Minors over 5 and under 12 must travel as UMs.
Tarom
http://www.tarom.ro/en/all-about-you...-children.html
Children aged 5 to 12 can travel as UMs. Children aged 12 to 16 can receive UM service if parents or guardians especially request it.
TAP
http://www.flytap.com/World/en/FlyWi...stance/Minors/
Children aged 5 to 11 travel as UMs.
Children aged 12 to 17 can travel as UMs on parental request.
Children aged 12 or more can travel with children over 5 without UM service, provided the older child demonstrates the capability to accompany the younger child. Children aged 12 to 15 can travel with a child aged 3 or 4 if both are travelling as UMs.
Children aged 15 to 17 can travel unassisted with any child aged 3 months to 4 years. Children under 3 months must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Thomsonfly
http://www.thomsonfly.com/en/flywithus_2795.html
No UM service. Children aged 14 and 15 can fly alone if accompanied to check-in by parent or legal guardian. Any children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult 16 or over.
Thomas Cook
http://www.thomascookairlines.co.uk/unnacc_minors.asp
No UM service. Any child under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over.
Ukraine International
http://www.flyuia.com/eng/informatio.../children.html
Children aged between 5 and 12 must travel as UMs. Children between 12 and 17 may travel as UMs when specially requested. 16 year olds and older may escort younger children.
Other Middle Eastern and African airlines: African Safari; Air Algerie; Air Arabia; Air Austral described under Oceania; Air Bourbon; Air Mauritius; Air Namibia; Air Seychelles; Air Zimbabwe; Egyptair; El Al Israel Airlines has own forum;
Emirates has own forum; Ethiopian Airlines; Etihad; Ghana International; Gulf Air; Iran Air; Israir Airlines; Kenya Airways; Kuwait Airways; Mahan Air; Middle East Airlines; Oman Air; Qatar Airways has own forum; Royal Air Maroc; Royal Jordanian; Samar Airlines; Saudi Arabian; South African; Tunisair
African Safari
Could not find any data.
Air Algerie
http://www.airalgerie.dz/info/guide_e.htm
Children aged 4 to 12 years must travel as UMs.
Air Arabia
http://www.airarabia.com/travel-regu...anied_Children
Unaccompanied children under 12 not allowed.
Air Mauritius
http://www.airmauritius.com/specialneeds.htm#13
Young passengers aged between 5 and 12 years may travel as Unaccompanied Minors
Air Namibia
http://www.airnamibia.com.na/travel_info.php
UM service offered free for children aged 6 to 11.
Air Seychelles
Could not find any data
Air Zimbabwe
Could not find any data
Egyptair
http://www.egyptair.com/English/Trav...+Travelers.htm
Children aged between 6 and 12 years are accepted as UMs at no additional charge.
Ethiopian Airlines
http://www.ethiopianairlines.com/spe...lingalone.aspx
Children aged 6 to 12 can travel as UMs. Children ged 6 to 8 travel for full adult fare; those aged 8 to 12 travel at 50 % of adult fare.
Etihad
http://www.etihadairways.com/etihada...ndChildren.htm
Children aged 5 to 11 are accepted as UMs. On request, children aged 12 to 16 can fly as UMs. children can fly without UM service when accompanied by a relative aged 12 or over.
Ghana International
Could not find any data
Gulfair
http://www.gulfair.com/ground/Unaccompanied_Minors.asp
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs. Promotional fares and special offers do not apply to them.
Iranair
http://www.iranair.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=699
Children aged 5-12 can travel as UMs.
Israir
http://www.israirairlines.com/faq.asp
Children aged at least 6 can travel as UMs. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a family member at least 16 years old.
Kenya Airways
For which ages go Kenya Airways provide unaccompanied minor service?
In
http://www.kenya-airways.com/home/in...e/default.aspx
they give ages 5 to 14.
In
http://www.kenya-airways.com/home/in...s/default.aspx
they give ages 2 to 12.
Which is right?
Kuwait Airways
http://www.kuwait-airways.com/Defaul...geId=14&mid=27
UM services offered, but the airline does not specify details.
Mahan Air
http://www.mahan.aero/dpage.asp?pid=106&lang=en-us
Children between 7 and 12 can travel unaccompanied. Children aged between 3 months and 6 years can travel accompanied by airline staff without any charge.
Middle East Airlines
http://www.mea.com.lb/MEA/English/Tr...erServices.htm
MEA can offer Escort services to children aged between 4 and 12. On request, Escort services can be provided for children between 12 and 16. For children under 4, MEA can provide an Escort flight attendant for a charge.
Oman Air
http://www.omanair.aero/wy/info_serv/special_serv.htm
Oman Air helps unaccompanied minors between ages 5 and 12.
Royal Air Maroc
http://www.royalairmaroc.com/Marchan...824&rubid=1831
Children aged 4 to 7 can be accepted only on nonstop flights, and not over 3 on one flight. Children aged 8 to 11 can fly anywhere as UMs. Children aged 12 to 14 can fly alone, but not accompany younger children. Children 15 and older can accompany children under 8.
Royal Jordanian
http://www.rja.com.jo/TravelEssentia...S/default.aspx
Children aged 2 to 5 can travel with a paid escort, only to RJ gateways. Children aged 5 to 12 can travel as UMs to RJ gateways and beyond, except to USA and Canada where they can travel only to RJ gateways. Children aged 12 to 18 must travel as UMs when going to USA or Canada and can only connect to flights on the same day but at least three hours later.
Saudi Airlines
http://www.saudiairlines.com/portal/...001f64e80aRCRD
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs. Children aged 12 to 15 can be treated as UMs at request of parents or guardians. Children aged 15 or more can escort children under 12.
South African Airways
http://ww3.flysaa.com/Utility_Naviga...are/index.html
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. Children ages 12 to 15 can travel as UMs on request. Children ages 16 or more can accompany younger children.
Tunisair
http://www.tunisair.com/publish/article.asp?id=51
Only in French.
Other North and South American airlines Aerolineas Argentinas; Aeromexico; Air Canada has own forum; Air Caraibes; Air Jamaica; AirTran has own forum; Alaska Airlines has own forum; American airlines has own forum; Avianca; Caribbean Airlines; Continental Airlines has own forum; Copa Airlines; Cubana Airlines; Delta Airlines has own forum; Frontier has own forum; Hawaiian treated as Hawaiian airline; Harmony Airways; Jetblue has own forum; LanChile; Northwest has own forum;Southwest has own forum;United has own forum;US Airways has own forum; Varig; Wayperu; Westjet has own forum; Zoom
Aerolineas Argentinas
http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/arg/mai...44&idIdioma=en
Children aged under 12 must be accompanied by an escort. Children aged 6 to 11 may request escort or travel alone.
Aeromexico
http://www.aeromexico.com/usa/englis..._infantes.html
Children between 5 years and 13 years 11 months must travel as UMs.
Air Caraibes
http://www.aircaraibes.com/acf_Enfants_bebes.cfm
Only in French
Air Jamaica
http://www.airjamaica.com/Minors.aspx
Children aged 5 to 14 must travel as UM-s. Children aged 15 to 17 may use optional UM service or escort younger children.
Avianca
http://www.avianca.com/Inicio/Navega...Especiales.htm
Children between ages 5 to 12 must travel as UMs, except that UM service is compulsory up to age 14 in flights to USA and up to age 17 on flights to Panama. People of any age may optionally travel as supervised passengers, except to Spain, where only ages up to 17 are allowed as UMs.
Caribbean Airlines
http://www.caribbean-airlines.com/py...ts_uminor.html
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15. Children aged 16 and 17 can escort younger children.
Copa Airlines
http://www.copaair.com/Sites/CC/EN/I...Solos.aspx#ver
Children aged 5 to 14 must travel as UMs. Children aged 15 to 17 can travel as "Meet and Assist" passengers, but not escort younger children.
Aer Lingus
http://www.aerlingus.com/cgi-bin/obe...flightInput.do
Compulsory UM service
Aer Lingus does not accept reservations for unaccompanied children under 12 years of age for travel on Aer Lingus scheduled services.
Children under 12 years of age cannot travel unless accompanied by an adult aged 16 years or older, who will take responsibility for the child.
Aer Lingus will continue to accept passengers aged 12-15 years inclusive but will not provide special assistance for these passengers. A Form of Indemnity for unaccompanied young passengers must be completed by a parent/guardian with respect to such passengers at each airport of departure.
Infants
Infants (under 2 years) who travel on a parent's lap are charged at 10% of adult fare, plus taxes. For comfort and convenience you may wish to consider purchasing a seat for your infant. To do so, proceed by booking your infant as a child at the applicable child fare and bring your aviation authority approved forward facing car safety seat on board the aircraft.
If an infant turns two years old after the outbound journey but before the return journey:
Children over the age of two must travel in their own seat. If an infant is two years old for any part of the journey they must purchase a seat or alternatively make two separate bookings one for the outbound and one for the return.
Air Canada
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...rs/minors.html
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 11 are only allowed to travel alone as UM-s.
UM service requires a fee of US$75 or CA$ 75 on top of the ticket price. All fares now allowed.
No connections allowed. Last flight of day forbidden, with exception for the only flight of the day.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 15 are allowed to fly without UM services - and in this case, they appear to be allowed to take connections, last flights of the day, deep discounted tickets et cetera. However, they are not allowed to escort children 11 or less. They are also allowed to have optional UM services - in which case they apparently are not allowed to have connections or last flights.
Children aged 16 or 17 are allowed to have optional UM services - presumably with all accompanying restrictions. They are also allowed to escort children of any age - whether 5-11 or under 5. However, apparently in this case no assistance is available even paid for.
Adults 18 and over are not offered any assistance.
UM service must be requested and fee paid at booking. The escort must stay at originating airport till departure.
Correct?
Airlines of India: Air India; Air Sahara; Jet Airways; Kingfisher; Paramount Airways
Air India
Could not find any data
Air Sahara
http://203.199.70.135/airsahara/services2.jsp
Do not seem to have real UM service, since they refer to return ticket of the accompanying person.
Jet Airways
http://www.jetairways.com/Cultures/e...panied+Minors/
Unaccompanied minors are between ages of 5 and 12 on domestic routes, 6 and 12 on international routes. Children aged 13 to 17 can travel independently but not escort younger children.
Kingfisher
http://www.flykingfisher.com/specialcare.asp
UMs are aged 5 to 11. This is a complimentary service.
Paramount Airways
http://www.paramountairways.com/cond..._carriage.html
Children aged at least 5 but under 12 years are treated as UMs. Children aged under 18 may not escort younger children. Unaccompanied minors may not have overnight connections.
Air New Zealand
http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/befor...ravellingalone
Compulsory UM services
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. Fee is collected. Connections are allowed, provided they are less than 2 hours in domestic travel and same day in international travel. Connections can involve delivering the minor to any other airline.
Optional UM services
UM services are available for children 12 and over.
Minors 12 and over can travel without UM services. They are still allowed to request help, which would not involve constant supervision nor hand-over to a nominated person on arrival.
Minors aged 12 to 14 may not serve as escort for children aged 5 to 11 - in this case, Unaccompanied Minor service is required for the smaller children.
Children 15 and over are allowed to escort minors of any age, whether 5 to 11 or under 5.
Correct?
AirTran
http://www.airtran.com/policies/gene...anied%20Minors
Compulsory UM services
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11.
Children aged 5 to 7 are only allowed on direct flights.
Children aged 8 to 11 are allowed on connecting flights, provided it is not the last flight of the day.
Optional UM services
Children aged 12 to 15 are allowed to travel without UM service - in which case there are no restrictions about last flight. They are also allowed to travel with optional UM service, in which case they are not allowed on last flight.
Children aged 12 to 15 are allowed to be fully responsible for children aged 5 to 11, and escort such children without any UM assistance.
Correct?
Alaska Airlines
http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/hel...elingAlone.asp
Compulsory UM service
Children 5 to 7 are allowed on direct flights, daytime, not likely to interrupted. Fee is collected, except that children with their own elite status get free UM service
Children 8 to 12 are allowed on connecting flights, provided that connections are under 2 hours and no flight is nighttime or likely to be interrupted.
Optional UM service
Children 13 to 17 are allowed to use UM services, in which case there is the fee as well as restrictions on night flights and flights likely to be interrupted. They are allowed to fly without UM service, in which case they are free of restrictions. They are not allowed to supervise children 12 or younger, unless the under 18 year old is the legal guardian of the child.
Correct?
Alitalia
http://www.alitalia.com/EN_EN/your_t...ces/minors.htm
No optional UM services.
Compulsory UM service for children 5 to 13. No UM service for children 14 to 17. Children under 14 travelling with minors under 18 require UM service.
Correct? Is anyone able to expand?
All Nippon Airways
http://www.ana.co.jp/wws/us/e/travel...ndex.html#5-11
No optional UM services
Compulsory UM service for children aged 5 to 11. Children aged 12 or over are treated as adults fully responsible for themselves and any accompanying children 5 to 11 years old.
Correct? Anything to add?
American Airlines
https://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do...veling%20Alone
Compulsory UM service for children aged 5 to 14. Children aged 5 to 7 allowed only on direct flights with flight attendants. Children aged 8 to 14 are allowed to connect, but not to a different airline and not on connections involving ground travel to a different terminal, also not on the last flight of a day.
Optional UM service available for children aged 15 to 17. Those children are subject to the restrictions about connections. Children aged 15 to 17 are allowed to escort younger children and be fully responsible for them like adults.
Correct?
Asiana
http://us.flyasiana.com/Global/US/en...?fid=INFO11220
No optional UM service
Compulsory and paid UM service for children 5 to 11 internationally, 5 to 12 domestically.
A Family Service is offered to such passengers as unaccompanied youngsters aged 12 to 16, elderly over 70 years travelling alone, people travelling with children under 7 and people travelling with more than 2 children, free of charge.
Correct?
British Midlands
http://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/plan...-children.aspx
Compulsory UM service for children aged 5 to 11. Children 5 to 7 are not allowed to transfer to other carriers in Canada or USA. Otherwise, transfers must not be overnight, not over four hours and not from a different airport. Supervision fee applies, tiny fares are not allowed.
Optional UM service for children aged 12 to 15. Children aged 16 and older can escort younger children.
Correct?
British Airways
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...o/public/en_ee
Compulsory UM Skyflyer Solo service for ages 5 to 12.
5 year olds only allowed on single sector nonstop flights. 6 to 12 year olds allowed on connecting flights, provided no overnight stays, no stops over 6 hours, no transfers between Heathrow and Gatwick.
Optional UM service
Skyflyer Solo service is available on request to children aged 13 to 17. Children aged 13 to 15 are allowed to fly unassisted, but not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 are allowed to escort younger children.
Open Skies
https://www.flyopenskies.com/infants_children
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs on non-stop flights. Children aged 12 to 15 can travel independently, but not escort younger children. Solo Flyer service is available on request up to18 years of age.
Cathay Pacific
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_...000ad21c39____
Compulsory UM service for children aged 6 to under 12. Children aged 12 to 17 can travel without UM service, but cannot escort younger children. They can also use optional UM service.
Continental
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...s/default.aspx
Compulsory UM service
For ages 5 to 14. Restrictions about last flights and connection times; no connections for those aged 5 to 7.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 15 to 17. Children aged 15 to 17 are not allowed to escort younger children.
Delta
http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...lone/index.jsp
Compulsory UM service
For ages 5 to 14. Restrictions about last flights and connection times; no connections for those aged 5 to 7.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 15 to 17. Children aged 15 to 17 are not allowed to escort younger children, with an exception for parents and legal guardians aged under 18.
El Al
http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/A...edChildren.htm
Compulsory UM service
Compulsory for ages 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 17
Children aged 16 and 17 are allowed to escort younger children to airport and turn them over as UM-s.
Correct?
Emirates
http://www.emirates.com/english/flyi...ed_minors.aspx
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15. They cannot escort younger children, nor can children aged 16 and 17.
Finnair
http://www.finnair.com/finnaircom/wp...VRS82X1VfNDhM#
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11. They are not allowed to travel with overnight stops or on last flight in evening. There is a limit on the number of UMs on the same flight.
Optional UM service
UM service is available for children aged 12 to 17.
Children aged 12 to 15 are allowed to fly without UM assistance, and escort family members aged 5 to 11 on Finland domestic flights. They are not allowed to escort family members on international flights, nor escort unrelated children, nor escort children 4 or younger. With the exception that parents are allowed to travel with their infant children even if the parent is under 16.
Children aged 16 and 17 are allowed to escort family members of any age, and escort unrelated children aged 5 to 11 in Finland domestic flights. They may not escort unrelated children 4 years old or younger, nor escort unrelated children 5 to 11 years old in international travel.
Air France
http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/local/...cekedgfndgfl.0
Compulsory UM service
Air France allows 4 year olds to travel as UM-s within France and "overseas" territories and departments. International travel is allowed for children aged 5 or over. UM service is required up to age 11.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 17. They may not escort babies unless it is father, mother or guardian who is under 18.
KLM
http://www.klm.com/travel/ee_en/trav...ls/umnr_yp.htm
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 14.
Optional UM service
KLM offers optional UM service to children aged 15 to 17.
Children aged 15 to 17 may or may not be allowed to escort children aged 5 to 14, depending on place where the ticket is bought: not allowed if ticket is bought in Canada, USA or Mexico, allowed if ticket is bought anywhere else.
Hawaiian
http://www.hawaiianair.com/AboutUs/P...tem.aspx?cr=50
Compulsory UM services
UM services are required for children aged 5 to 11 in Hawaii, and aged 5 to 14 outside Hawaii.
Optional UM services
12 to 14 year olds are allowed to travel alone in Hawaii, or request Meet an Assist service. If they request Meet and Assist service, they have the same restrictions about last flight and stopover duration as UM-s.
15 year olds may travel alone anywhere, but not escort younger children. 16 and 17 year olds may escort younger children in Hawaii, but not outside.
Correct?
JAL
Searched for their policies, could not find. Anyone?
JetBlue
http://help.jetblue.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN...,Case=obj(4962)
Unaccompanied minor service is required from ages 5 to 12 inclusive. Those aged 13 or more can travel alone.
Korean
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 13 have to fly as UM-s in domestic flights. In international flights, children aged 5 to 12 have to travel as UM-s.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 16 can apply for UM service on international flights.
Correct?
Midwest
http://midwestairlines.custhelp.com/...i=&p_topview=1
Children aged 5 to 14 are accepted as UM-s.
Correct?
Lufthansa
http://www.lufthansa.com/online/port...d=1770716&l=en
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 o 11
Optional UM service
Parents can request UM service for children aged 12 to 17. Children aged 12 to 17 can escort children aged 5 to 11.
Swiss
http://www.swiss.com/web/EN/services...ed_minors.aspx
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 18. Children aged 15 to 17 are allowed to escort children aged 5 to 11. Children aged 12 to 14 are allowed to escort children aged 3 to 5 when both are escorted as UM.
Correct?
Other Miles and More flag carriers: Austrian, LOT, Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines
Austrian
http://www.aua.com/at/eng/About_Flig...ds/welcome.htm
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11.
Optional UM service
No optional UM service. Children aged 12 to 15 travel unassisted and may not escort children under 12. Children aged 16 and 17 are allowed to escort family members aged 5 to 11.
LOT
http://www.lot.com/Portal/EN/aspx/Co...ied_Child.aspx
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 17
Adria Airways
http://www.adria.si/en/passengerGuid...passengerGuide
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 12
Optional UM service
UM service can be arranged for children up to 16
Croatia Airlines
http://www.croatiaairlines.com/en/nb...3/Default.aspx
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 12. No optional UM service offered.
Northwest
http://www.nwa.com/services/onboard/minor/
Compulsory UM service
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 14. Children aged 5 to 7 are not allowed to connect; children aged 8 to 14 are allowed to connect. Last flights of day not allowed.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 15 to 17. They are not allowed to escort children under 15.
Qantas
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying...eds/childAlone
Compulsory UM servive
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5 to 11. 5 year olds are allowed to travel as UMs on domestic routes and international routes with flying time under 6 hours. 6 to 11 year olds can travel on all international routes.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15. Children aged 12 to 14 are allowed to fly unassisted, but not escort younger children. Children aged 15 are allowed to escort younger children.
Jetstar
http://www.jetstar.com/flyingwithus/...rport.html#chi
No UM supervision provided.
In Asia, children must be at least 15 to travel independently, and persons accompanying children under 15 must also be at least 15.
In Australia, the age limits are arbitrary, but children must have started secondary school.
Qatar
http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/children.html
Escort Service is available to children between the ages of 3-5 years old.
SAS
http://www.flysas.com/en/Travel-info...nied_children/
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15
Other Eurobonus flag carriers Air Baltic, Estonian Air
Air Baltic
http://www.airbaltic.com/public/26546.html
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11
Children aged 12 to 15 may travel alone, but not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 may escort younger children.
Estonian Air
http://www.estonian-air.ee/20765
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11.
Optional UM service
UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15. They may travel alone, but not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 are treated as adults.
Singapore
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_U...ecialneeds.jsp
Unaccompanied minor service is accorded to customers aged 5 to 17 travelling without guardian 18 or older.
Any further details?
Silkair
Searched for their policies, could not find. Anyone?
Southwest
http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/childtip.html
Unaccompanied minor service is given to children aged 5 to 11.
Children aged 12 and more are treated as adults and allowed to escort younger children, including those under 5.
Thai
http://www.thaiair.com/Travel_Destin...ravel%20alone?
Unaccompanied minor service is required for children aged 5 to 11.
THY
http://www.thy.com/en-INT/services/p...ed_minors.aspx
THY allows unaccompanied children between ages 7 and 12.
Virgin
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...strictions.jsp
Unaccompanied minor service is required for children aged 5 to 15. Persons 16 and older are treated as adults and allowed to escort younger children.
Virgin Blue
http://www.virginblue.com.au/bookings/ssrs/ and forward from that
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UM-s
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 15 may fly as UM-s or unassisted.
12 year olds may not escort younger children even if the 12-year-old is a parent or a legal guardian. Children aged 13 and 14 may escort younger children only if they are parents or legal guardians. Children aged 15 to 17 may escort younger children, but not send or receive them.
Westjet
http://c1dsp.westjet.com/guest/trave...7#specialneeds
Unaccompanied minor service is required for ages 5 to 11. Connecting flights not allowed.
Other Asian, Australian and South Pacific airlines: Air Asia; Air Astana; Air Austral; Aircalin; Air China; Air India treated as Airline of India; Air New Zealand has own forum; Air Pacific; Air Sahara treated as Airline of India; Air Tahiti Nui; ANA has own forum; Asiana has own forum; Cathay Pacific has own forum; China Airlines; China Eastern Airlines; China Southern; EVA Air; Garuda Indonesia; Hong Kong Airlines; JAL has own forum; Jet Airways treated as Airline of India; Korean has own forum; Malaysia Airlines; Pacific Blue; Pakistan International; Phuket Air; Philippine Airlines; Polynesian Blue; Qantas has own forum; Royal Brunei; Silkair is Singapore subsidiary; Singapore has own forum; Sri Lankan Airlines; Thai Airways has own forum; Vietnam Airlines; Virgin Blue is Virgin subsidiary
Air Asia
http://www.airasia.com/site/au/en/pa...9de00-f1fa01c0
No UM service. Children under 12 must be accompanied by adults 18 or older.
Air Astana
Could not find any data
Air Austral
http://www.air-austral.com/article.php3?id_article=340
Air Austral requires UM services for children aged 4 to 11.
Aircalin
http://www.aircalin.com/s22.aspx?tab=2&lg=gb&cid=0
Aircalin offers UM service for children aged 5 to 11
Air China
http://us.fly-airchina.com/US/childr...ant-travel.htm
http://us.fly-airchina.com/US/childr...ling-alone.htm
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 17 may travel unassisted or with optional UM services. They may not escort younger children.
Air Pacific
Could not find any data
Air Tahiti Nui
http://www.airtahitinui-usa.com/traveldesk/children.asp
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UM-s
China Airlines
http://www.china-airlines.com/en/other/index.htm
UM service is offered for children aged 5 to 11
China Eastern
http://www.flychinaeastern.com/special_needs.htm?5#15
UM service is offered for children aged 5 to 12
China Southern
Could not find any information
Eva Air
http://www.evaair.com/html/b2c/engli...ial_assistance
UM service is offered to children aged 5 to 12. Children aged 12 to 15 can travel unassisted, but not escort younger children.
Garuda
http://www.garuda-indonesia.com/inde...page&pageid=22
UM service is offered to children aged 7 to 12.
Hong Kong Airlines
http://www.hkairlines.com/web/eng/Ai...ialNeeds_e.php
UM services are offered to children aged 6 to 12.
Malaysia Airlines
Could not find any data
Pacific Blue
http://www.flypacificblue.com/Person...lone/index.htm
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 14 may travel independently or as UMs. They may not escort younger children. Children aged 15 may travel as UMs, or they may escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 must travel independently.
Pakistan International
Could not find any data
Philippine Airlines
http://www.philippineairlines.com/
Children aged 8 to 11 are accepted as UMs.
Polynesian Blue
http://www.polynesianblue.com/Person...lone/index.htm
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 14 may travel independently or as UMs. They may not escort younger children. Children aged 15 may travel as UMs, or they may escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 must travel independently.
Royal Brunei
Could not find any data
Sri Lankan Airlines
Could not find any data
Vietnam Airlines
http://www.vietnamairlines.com/default.aspx?tabid=297
UM-s fly without accompanying attendant at ages 6 to 12.
Other European airlines
Aer Lingus treated above; Aegean Airlines; Aeroflot; Air Berlin; Air France has own forum; Air Malta; Air Plus Comet; Alitalia has own forum; Austrian is Lufthansa subsidiary; British Airways has own forum; Bmed is British Midland subsidiary; British Midland has own forum; bmibaby is British Midland subsidiary; Britannia Airways; Cyprus Airways; Czech Airlines; Easyjet; Estonian Air is SAS subsidiary; Finnair has own forum; First Choice; Flybe; Iberia; Icelandair; Iceland Express; Jat Airways; KLM has own forum; Lauda Air; LOT is Lufthansa subsidiary; Lufthansa has own forum; Luxair; Malev; Meridiana; Monarch; Mytravel; Olympic; Open Skies is BA subsidiary; Ryanair; SNA Brussels; SAS has own forum; Spanair; Swiss has own forum; Tarom: TAP Air Portugal; Thomsonfly; Thos Cook; Turkish Airlines has own forum; Ukraine International; Virgin Atlantic has own forum;
Aegean Airlines
http://www.aegeanair.com/Content.aspx?Page=29
Children between 5 to 12 years can travel as UMs
Aeroflot
http://www.aeroflot.ru/ENG/informati...b_no=489#10864
Children from 5 to 12 must travel as UMs. On request, UM service is available up to age of 16.
Air Berlin
http://www.airberlin.com/site/index.php?LANG=eng
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. Children aged 12 to 15 travel unassisted, but may not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 can escort any children aged 5 to 11 and also their own siblings aged 2 to 4.
Air Malta
http://www.airmalta.com/unaccompanied-minors
Children aged 7 to 12 travel as UMs
Air Plus Comet
http://www.aircomet.com/condiciones_de_transporte.php
Only in Spanish
Britannia Airways
http://www.thomsonfly.com/en/flywithus_2795.html
Children aged 14 and 15 can fly unaccompanied, but must be delivered to check-in by parent or legal guardian. Children aged 16 and 17 can travel unassisted and accompany younger children.
Cyprus Airways
http://www.cyprusairways.com/main/de...=53&itemid=207
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 6 to 12 are considered unaccompanied minors.
Optional UM service
Children up to age of 15 can be UMs at parents´ request. They may not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 may escort children 12 and younger.
Czech Airlines
http://www.czechairlines.com/en/port...ied_minors.htm
Compulsory UM service
Children aged 5 to 12 must travel as UMs
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 17 may travel as UMs at request. For those aged 12 to 14, it is free. For those aged 15 to 17, it is subject to a fee.
Easyjet
http://www.easyjet.com/EN/Book/regulations.html#infants
No UM service. children aged 14 and 15 can travel alone, but not escort younger children. Children aged 16 and 17 are treated as adults and can escort younger children.
First Choice
Could not find any data
Flybe
http://www.flybe.com/flightInfo/1children.htm
Compulsory UM service
UM service is required for children aged between 6 years and 11 years 364 days.
Optional UM service
Children aged 12 to 16 years may travel as UMs on request. They may not escort younger children.
Iberia
http://www.iberia.com/OneToOne/v3/ob...ANONYMOUS=true
UM service is required for children aged 5 to 11. Children aged 12 to 17 may travel as Young Persons, on request, and may not escort younger children. An exception is for flight numbers IB5000, where 12 and 13 year olds are not allowed.
Icelandair
http://www.icelandair.com/home/trave...nied-children/
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UM-s. There is a maximum of 4 UMs on one flight The charge is US$55 or CA$70 each way. When two or more UMs travel together, one service charge is from the whole party. Children aged 12 or more are treated as adults and fully responsible for any 5 to 11 year olds they are accompanying.
Iceland Express
http://www.icelandexpress.com/flight...w_992_a_id=146
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. The charge is GBP44. When several unaccompanied children travel together, it is GBP44 for first child and GBP25 for each additional child.
Children ages 12 to 15 may travel as UMs or independently.
JAT Airways
http://www.jat.com/active/en/home/ma...re_flight.html
UM services are offered to children aged 5 to 11 inside Europe and for children aged 7 to 11 outside Europe. Children after 12 years of age cannot travel as unaccompanied minors.
Lauda Air
Could not find any data
Luxair
http://www.luxair.lu/cms/pg/after-tr...&p=EN,763,,,,,
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs. The price is full adult fare. Children aged 12 to 17 can opt for UM service. The price is full adult fare - youths travelling on Youth Fares are not entitled to UM assistance.
Malev
http://www.malev.com/travelinformati...g-on-their-own
UM service is compulsory for children aged 5-12. The charge is €25 per segment.
Children aged 12 to 15 can travel independently or use optional UM service priced at €35 per segment.
Meridiana
http://www.meridiana.it/en/beforethe...ns.aspx#minori
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs. The fee is €40 each way. Children aged 12 to 17 travel independently, but cannot escort younger children.
Monarch
http://flights.monarch.co.uk/cnt/tra...o/children.asp
Anyone aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over. Similarly, every infant must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over.
Olympic
http://www.olympicair.com/Default.aspx?a_id=643
Children aged 5 to 12 travel as UMs. Only adults over 18 can escort children.
Ryanair
http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/faqs....=chd&quest=uam
Ryanair offers no UM services. Children aged 14 and 15 can travel independently with permission from parent or guardian. Children aged 16 or more can escort children under 14.
Sabena
http://www.brusselsairlines.com/com/...ed-minors.aspx
Sabena gives UM service to children aged 5 to 12. Children aged 12 to 18 may get UM service at express request of parents. Sabena also allows children aged 3 to 5 to travel with a child aged 12 to 15, where both children are escorted by Sabena staff.
Spanair
http://www.spanair.com/web/en-gb/Cus...nors-on-board/
Minors over 5 and under 12 must travel as UMs.
Tarom
http://www.tarom.ro/en/all-about-you...-children.html
Children aged 5 to 12 can travel as UMs. Children aged 12 to 16 can receive UM service if parents or guardians especially request it.
TAP
http://www.flytap.com/World/en/FlyWi...stance/Minors/
Children aged 5 to 11 travel as UMs.
Children aged 12 to 17 can travel as UMs on parental request.
Children aged 12 or more can travel with children over 5 without UM service, provided the older child demonstrates the capability to accompany the younger child. Children aged 12 to 15 can travel with a child aged 3 or 4 if both are travelling as UMs.
Children aged 15 to 17 can travel unassisted with any child aged 3 months to 4 years. Children under 3 months must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Thomsonfly
http://www.thomsonfly.com/en/flywithus_2795.html
No UM service. Children aged 14 and 15 can fly alone if accompanied to check-in by parent or legal guardian. Any children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult 16 or over.
Thomas Cook
http://www.thomascookairlines.co.uk/unnacc_minors.asp
No UM service. Any child under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over.
Ukraine International
http://www.flyuia.com/eng/informatio.../children.html
Children aged between 5 and 12 must travel as UMs. Children between 12 and 17 may travel as UMs when specially requested. 16 year olds and older may escort younger children.
Other Middle Eastern and African airlines: African Safari; Air Algerie; Air Arabia; Air Austral described under Oceania; Air Bourbon; Air Mauritius; Air Namibia; Air Seychelles; Air Zimbabwe; Egyptair; El Al Israel Airlines has own forum;
Emirates has own forum; Ethiopian Airlines; Etihad; Ghana International; Gulf Air; Iran Air; Israir Airlines; Kenya Airways; Kuwait Airways; Mahan Air; Middle East Airlines; Oman Air; Qatar Airways has own forum; Royal Air Maroc; Royal Jordanian; Samar Airlines; Saudi Arabian; South African; Tunisair
African Safari
Could not find any data.
Air Algerie
http://www.airalgerie.dz/info/guide_e.htm
Children aged 4 to 12 years must travel as UMs.
Air Arabia
http://www.airarabia.com/travel-regu...anied_Children
Unaccompanied children under 12 not allowed.
Air Mauritius
http://www.airmauritius.com/specialneeds.htm#13
Young passengers aged between 5 and 12 years may travel as Unaccompanied Minors
Air Namibia
http://www.airnamibia.com.na/travel_info.php
UM service offered free for children aged 6 to 11.
Air Seychelles
Could not find any data
Air Zimbabwe
Could not find any data
Egyptair
http://www.egyptair.com/English/Trav...+Travelers.htm
Children aged between 6 and 12 years are accepted as UMs at no additional charge.
Ethiopian Airlines
http://www.ethiopianairlines.com/spe...lingalone.aspx
Children aged 6 to 12 can travel as UMs. Children ged 6 to 8 travel for full adult fare; those aged 8 to 12 travel at 50 % of adult fare.
Etihad
http://www.etihadairways.com/etihada...ndChildren.htm
Children aged 5 to 11 are accepted as UMs. On request, children aged 12 to 16 can fly as UMs. children can fly without UM service when accompanied by a relative aged 12 or over.
Ghana International
Could not find any data
Gulfair
http://www.gulfair.com/ground/Unaccompanied_Minors.asp
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs. Promotional fares and special offers do not apply to them.
Iranair
http://www.iranair.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=699
Children aged 5-12 can travel as UMs.
Israir
http://www.israirairlines.com/faq.asp
Children aged at least 6 can travel as UMs. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a family member at least 16 years old.
Kenya Airways
For which ages go Kenya Airways provide unaccompanied minor service?
In
http://www.kenya-airways.com/home/in...e/default.aspx
they give ages 5 to 14.
In
http://www.kenya-airways.com/home/in...s/default.aspx
they give ages 2 to 12.
Which is right?
Kuwait Airways
http://www.kuwait-airways.com/Defaul...geId=14&mid=27
UM services offered, but the airline does not specify details.
Mahan Air
http://www.mahan.aero/dpage.asp?pid=106&lang=en-us
Children between 7 and 12 can travel unaccompanied. Children aged between 3 months and 6 years can travel accompanied by airline staff without any charge.
Middle East Airlines
http://www.mea.com.lb/MEA/English/Tr...erServices.htm
MEA can offer Escort services to children aged between 4 and 12. On request, Escort services can be provided for children between 12 and 16. For children under 4, MEA can provide an Escort flight attendant for a charge.
Oman Air
http://www.omanair.aero/wy/info_serv/special_serv.htm
Oman Air helps unaccompanied minors between ages 5 and 12.
Royal Air Maroc
http://www.royalairmaroc.com/Marchan...824&rubid=1831
Children aged 4 to 7 can be accepted only on nonstop flights, and not over 3 on one flight. Children aged 8 to 11 can fly anywhere as UMs. Children aged 12 to 14 can fly alone, but not accompany younger children. Children 15 and older can accompany children under 8.
Royal Jordanian
http://www.rja.com.jo/TravelEssentia...S/default.aspx
Children aged 2 to 5 can travel with a paid escort, only to RJ gateways. Children aged 5 to 12 can travel as UMs to RJ gateways and beyond, except to USA and Canada where they can travel only to RJ gateways. Children aged 12 to 18 must travel as UMs when going to USA or Canada and can only connect to flights on the same day but at least three hours later.
Saudi Airlines
http://www.saudiairlines.com/portal/...001f64e80aRCRD
Children aged 5 to 11 can travel as UMs. Children aged 12 to 15 can be treated as UMs at request of parents or guardians. Children aged 15 or more can escort children under 12.
South African Airways
http://ww3.flysaa.com/Utility_Naviga...are/index.html
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. Children ages 12 to 15 can travel as UMs on request. Children ages 16 or more can accompany younger children.
Tunisair
http://www.tunisair.com/publish/article.asp?id=51
Only in French.
Other North and South American airlines Aerolineas Argentinas; Aeromexico; Air Canada has own forum; Air Caraibes; Air Jamaica; AirTran has own forum; Alaska Airlines has own forum; American airlines has own forum; Avianca; Caribbean Airlines; Continental Airlines has own forum; Copa Airlines; Cubana Airlines; Delta Airlines has own forum; Frontier has own forum; Hawaiian treated as Hawaiian airline; Harmony Airways; Jetblue has own forum; LanChile; Northwest has own forum;Southwest has own forum;United has own forum;US Airways has own forum; Varig; Wayperu; Westjet has own forum; Zoom
Aerolineas Argentinas
http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/arg/mai...44&idIdioma=en
Children aged under 12 must be accompanied by an escort. Children aged 6 to 11 may request escort or travel alone.
Aeromexico
http://www.aeromexico.com/usa/englis..._infantes.html
Children between 5 years and 13 years 11 months must travel as UMs.
Air Caraibes
http://www.aircaraibes.com/acf_Enfants_bebes.cfm
Only in French
Air Jamaica
http://www.airjamaica.com/Minors.aspx
Children aged 5 to 14 must travel as UM-s. Children aged 15 to 17 may use optional UM service or escort younger children.
Avianca
http://www.avianca.com/Inicio/Navega...Especiales.htm
Children between ages 5 to 12 must travel as UMs, except that UM service is compulsory up to age 14 in flights to USA and up to age 17 on flights to Panama. People of any age may optionally travel as supervised passengers, except to Spain, where only ages up to 17 are allowed as UMs.
Caribbean Airlines
http://www.caribbean-airlines.com/py...ts_uminor.html
Children aged 5 to 11 must travel as UMs. UM service is optional for children aged 12 to 15. Children aged 16 and 17 can escort younger children.
Copa Airlines
http://www.copaair.com/Sites/CC/EN/I...Solos.aspx#ver
Children aged 5 to 14 must travel as UMs. Children aged 15 to 17 can travel as "Meet and Assist" passengers, but not escort younger children.
Last edited by chornedsnorkack; Feb 17, 2010 at 1:47 pm Reason: Added Copa Airlines
Jul 18, 2007, 6:17 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: RDU/AMS/OSL
Programs: SK*S, AA PLT, US*S
Posts: 241
You wrote that no assistance service is available for kids/adults 18 and over. I think you are wrong. Someone over 18 would not be an UMNR - theyre not minors, but they could very well be so-called MAAS - meet and assist. This kind of assistance is somewhat loser, but someone will meet the kid, or in this case, young adult, at the jetway. This would be good when f.ex. language problems are involved.
By the way, I think I remember having an 18 year old UM with CO. Probably some parent thought that was best when flying internationally. The person picking her up was also 18. And listed as "boyfriend" under realation on the form... Way off-topic thou.
But have in mind, anyone can be a MAAS.
By the way, I think I remember having an 18 year old UM with CO. Probably some parent thought that was best when flying internationally. The person picking her up was also 18. And listed as "boyfriend" under realation on the form... Way off-topic thou.
But have in mind, anyone can be a MAAS.
Aug 3, 2007, 9:08 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Arizona
Programs: *wood Gold, Marriott Gold, DL Silver, Hilton Silver, F9 Ascent
Posts: 2,419
Frontier Airlines
http://www.frontierairlines.com/fron...nied-minors.do
United Airlines
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1052,00.html
United offers unaccompanied minor service for children from 5-17 years of age.
The service is mandatory for unaccompanied minors 5 to 11 years old and optional for 12- to 17-year-olds. If the child is traveling as an unaccompanied minor, he or she may not travel on the last direct or connecting flight of the day. The fee is $99 USD each way (except to/from Japan).
5-7 years
Children ages 5-7 may travel on United flights that are nonstop or do not require a change of airplane. They may not travel on connecting flights. They may also travel on the last non-stop flight of the day.
8-11 years
Children ages 8-11 may travel on United non-stop, direct and connecting flights. (A direct flight makes a stop but there is no plane change.) They may also travel unaccompanied on connecting flights to other airlines. Children ages 8-11 are restricted from connecting to the last flight of the day which includes the last direct flight of the day. An exception can be made for children connecting to and from international flights.
12-17 years (Optional)
Unaccompanied minor service is available, but not required, for this age group. We strongly recommend that teenagers who are not using our unaccompanied minor service be confirmed on flights early in the day. Unanticipated delays or cancellations and unexpected weather such as fog, snow, thunderstorms or air traffic congestion may disrupt flight schedules and result in misconnections. If delays result in travel the following day, United may not be able to offer overnight accommodations since many hotels will not accept minors aged 17 or younger. If unaccompanied minor service is requested, standard fees will apply.
If a child aged 12-17 years is traveling as an unaccompanied minor, he or she will be accepted under the conditions specified for unaccompanied minors aged 8-11 years.
When two or more unaccompanied minors are traveling together, the most restrictive age requirement will apply. For example, an 11-year-old traveling with a 6-year-old may only travel on nonstop flights or flights that do not require a change of airplane.
Fees
There is a $99.00 fee for unaccompanied minors traveling on United flights worldwide. The fee applies in each direction of travel. Two or more children who are immediate family members traveling together will be assessed one fee each direction.
US Airways
http://www.frontierairlines.com/fron...nied-minors.do
- We're sorry but we won't accept unaccompanied minors who are under five years of age.
- Children under the age of five must be accompanied by an individual 15 years or older.
--- - We consider children from ages five to 14 to be unaccompanied minors when traveling without a companion of at least 15 years of age.
- Unaccompanied minors ages five to 14 are accepted only when non-stop service is available.
--- - Children who are age 15 to 17 may also receive the benefits of an unaccompanied minor if the parent or guardian requests special supervision.
- Although they can't vote or drive, passengers who are 15 years of age are defined as adults.
--- - Children traveling unaccompanied pay a full adult fare. We charge a service fee of $40 per segment per child to cover extra handling and free DIRECTV® service.
United Airlines
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1052,00.html
United offers unaccompanied minor service for children from 5-17 years of age.
The service is mandatory for unaccompanied minors 5 to 11 years old and optional for 12- to 17-year-olds. If the child is traveling as an unaccompanied minor, he or she may not travel on the last direct or connecting flight of the day. The fee is $99 USD each way (except to/from Japan).
5-7 years
Children ages 5-7 may travel on United flights that are nonstop or do not require a change of airplane. They may not travel on connecting flights. They may also travel on the last non-stop flight of the day.
8-11 years
Children ages 8-11 may travel on United non-stop, direct and connecting flights. (A direct flight makes a stop but there is no plane change.) They may also travel unaccompanied on connecting flights to other airlines. Children ages 8-11 are restricted from connecting to the last flight of the day which includes the last direct flight of the day. An exception can be made for children connecting to and from international flights.
12-17 years (Optional)
Unaccompanied minor service is available, but not required, for this age group. We strongly recommend that teenagers who are not using our unaccompanied minor service be confirmed on flights early in the day. Unanticipated delays or cancellations and unexpected weather such as fog, snow, thunderstorms or air traffic congestion may disrupt flight schedules and result in misconnections. If delays result in travel the following day, United may not be able to offer overnight accommodations since many hotels will not accept minors aged 17 or younger. If unaccompanied minor service is requested, standard fees will apply.
If a child aged 12-17 years is traveling as an unaccompanied minor, he or she will be accepted under the conditions specified for unaccompanied minors aged 8-11 years.
When two or more unaccompanied minors are traveling together, the most restrictive age requirement will apply. For example, an 11-year-old traveling with a 6-year-old may only travel on nonstop flights or flights that do not require a change of airplane.
Fees
There is a $99.00 fee for unaccompanied minors traveling on United flights worldwide. The fee applies in each direction of travel. Two or more children who are immediate family members traveling together will be assessed one fee each direction.
US Airways
- Children under 5 may not travel without parent or legal guardian.
- Children 5-14 may travel unaccompanied on non-stop flights for an additional $50 fee each way. US Airways assistance is required.
- Children 15-17 may travel unaccompanied on non-stop and connecting flights without US Airways assistance.
- Children 15-17 who require US Airways assistance may travel unaccompanied on non-stop flights only. There is an additional $50 fee each way. Uniformed employees provide assistance for children traveling alone from the point of departure to their final destination. Personnel are not qualified to provide certain types of medical assistance, and are not permitted to administer or dispense medication. Please take these points into consideration if the child requires specialized care.
- If an unaccompanied minor is traveling on a flight operated by one of our Star Alliance or codeshare partners, you must contact the carrier directly for their policies on unaccompanied minors.
Last edited by jonesing; Aug 3, 2007 at 9:19 am
Aug 13, 2007, 9:24 am
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,452
Odd features
Odd features that attract attention:
Aer Lingus stands out as a flag carrier that offers no UM service at all.
Asiana has a Family Service not only for youths, but the same service for elders and adults with children
KLM has the age of escorts depending on where the ticket was bought
United may not be able to offer overnight accommodations for those under 17.
Swiss offers escorting a small child and young teenager together.
Jetstar has the arbitrary definition of independent traveller, with start of secondary school as merely guideline.
Aer Lingus stands out as a flag carrier that offers no UM service at all.
Asiana has a Family Service not only for youths, but the same service for elders and adults with children
KLM has the age of escorts depending on where the ticket was bought
United may not be able to offer overnight accommodations for those under 17.
Swiss offers escorting a small child and young teenager together.
Jetstar has the arbitrary definition of independent traveller, with start of secondary school as merely guideline.
Last edited by chornedsnorkack; Sep 18, 2007 at 11:48 am
Aug 23, 2007, 10:55 am
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,452
Lowest age at which a child is allowed to fly without being UM:
No data: Air India; Air Sahara; JAL; Qatar; Singapore?; Silkair; Air Astana; Air Pacific; China Southern; Malaysia Airlines; Pakistan International; Royal Brunei; Sri Lankan; Air Plus Comet; First Choice; Lauda Air; African Safari; Air Seychelles; Air Zimbabwe; Ghana International; Israir; Kuwait Airways; Tunisair
12: Aer Lingus (Form of Indemnity required); Air Canada; Jet Airways?; Kingfisher; Paramount; Air New Zealand; AirTran; All Nippon Airways; Asiana (international); British Midlands; Open Skies; Cathay Pacific; El Al; Emirates; Finnair; Air France; Hawaiian (inside Hawaii); Lufthansa; Swiss; Austrian; LOT; Qantas; SAS; Air Baltic; Estonian Air; Southwest; Thai; THY?; United; Westjet; Virgin Blue; Air Asia; Air Austral; Aircalin; Air China; Air Tahiti Nui; China Airlines; Eva Air; Garuda; Hong Kong Airlines; Pacific Blue; Philippine Airlines; Polynesian Blue; Vietnam Airlines? Aegean Airlines? Air Berlin; Czech Airlines; Flybe; Iberia; Icelandair; Iceland Express; JAT Airways; Luxair; Malev; Meridiana; Monarch; Olympic; Sabena; Spanair; Tarom; TAP; Ukraine International? Air Arabia; Air Namibia; Ethiopian Airlines; Etihad; gulf Air; Iranair? Middle East Airlines?; Royal Air Maroc; Royal Jordanian not to USA and Canada; Saudi Airlines; South African Airways; Aerolineas Argentinas?; Air Caraibes?; Caribbean Airlines
13: Alaska Airlines; Asiana (domestic); British Airways; JetBlue; Korean (international); Adria? Croatia? China Eastern? Aeroflot? Air Malta? Cyprus Airways? Air Algerie? Air Mauritius? Egyptair? Mahan Air? Oman? Avianca?
14: Alitalia; Korean (domestic); Easyjet; Ryanair; Thomsonfly; Aeromexico
15: American; Continental; Delta; KLM; Hawaiian (outside Hawaii); Midwest; Northwest; Jetstar; Frontier; US Airways; Air Jamaica; Copa
16: Virgin; Britannia Airways; Thomas Cook
18: Royal Jordanian to USA and Canada
No data: Air India; Air Sahara; JAL; Qatar; Singapore?; Silkair; Air Astana; Air Pacific; China Southern; Malaysia Airlines; Pakistan International; Royal Brunei; Sri Lankan; Air Plus Comet; First Choice; Lauda Air; African Safari; Air Seychelles; Air Zimbabwe; Ghana International; Israir; Kuwait Airways; Tunisair
12: Aer Lingus (Form of Indemnity required); Air Canada; Jet Airways?; Kingfisher; Paramount; Air New Zealand; AirTran; All Nippon Airways; Asiana (international); British Midlands; Open Skies; Cathay Pacific; El Al; Emirates; Finnair; Air France; Hawaiian (inside Hawaii); Lufthansa; Swiss; Austrian; LOT; Qantas; SAS; Air Baltic; Estonian Air; Southwest; Thai; THY?; United; Westjet; Virgin Blue; Air Asia; Air Austral; Aircalin; Air China; Air Tahiti Nui; China Airlines; Eva Air; Garuda; Hong Kong Airlines; Pacific Blue; Philippine Airlines; Polynesian Blue; Vietnam Airlines? Aegean Airlines? Air Berlin; Czech Airlines; Flybe; Iberia; Icelandair; Iceland Express; JAT Airways; Luxair; Malev; Meridiana; Monarch; Olympic; Sabena; Spanair; Tarom; TAP; Ukraine International? Air Arabia; Air Namibia; Ethiopian Airlines; Etihad; gulf Air; Iranair? Middle East Airlines?; Royal Air Maroc; Royal Jordanian not to USA and Canada; Saudi Airlines; South African Airways; Aerolineas Argentinas?; Air Caraibes?; Caribbean Airlines
13: Alaska Airlines; Asiana (domestic); British Airways; JetBlue; Korean (international); Adria? Croatia? China Eastern? Aeroflot? Air Malta? Cyprus Airways? Air Algerie? Air Mauritius? Egyptair? Mahan Air? Oman? Avianca?
14: Alitalia; Korean (domestic); Easyjet; Ryanair; Thomsonfly; Aeromexico
15: American; Continental; Delta; KLM; Hawaiian (outside Hawaii); Midwest; Northwest; Jetstar; Frontier; US Airways; Air Jamaica; Copa
16: Virgin; Britannia Airways; Thomas Cook
18: Royal Jordanian to USA and Canada
Last edited by chornedsnorkack; Feb 17, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Aug 24, 2007, 9:13 am
#9
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,452
Aug 31, 2007, 3:32 am
#10
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Co Mayo
Programs: BABlue,DeltaSilver
Posts: 31
My daughter flew in with Aer Lingus recently and I think their non-UM policy sucks. I did not book the ticket..so I had no control over what airline she flew, but I guess that is how they keep the flights so cheap.
Sep 10, 2007, 2:37 pm
#11
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,452
Minimum age to escort a younger child:
No data: Air India; Air Sahara; Kingfisher; Asiana; JAL; JetBlue; Korean; Midwest; LOT; Adria Airways; Croatian; Qatar; SAS; Silkair; Thai; THY; Westjet; Air Astana; Air Austral; Aircalin; Air Pacific; Air Tahiti Nui; China Airlines; China Eastern; China Southern; Garuda; Hong Kong Airlines; Malaysia; Pakistan International; Philippine Airlines; Royal Brunei; Sri Lankan; Vietnam Airlines; Aegean Airlines; Aeroflot; Air Malta; Air Plus Comet; Czech Airlines; First Choice; Iceland Express; JAT Airways; Lauda Air; Luxair; Malev; Spanair; Tarom; United; US Airways; African Safari; Air Algerie; Air Arabia; Air Mauritius; Air Namibia; Air Seychelles; Air Zimbabwe; Egyptair; Ghana International; Gulf Air; Iranair; Israir; Kuwait Airways; Mahan Air; MEA; Oman; Royal Jordanian; Tunisair; Aeromexico; Avianca
12: AirTran; ANA; Finnair (for domestic family members); Lufthansa; Southwest; Icelandair; TAP; Etihad; South African Airways; Aerolineas Argentinas
15: Air New Zealand; American Airlines; KLM (for tickets bought outside USA and Canada); Swiss; Qantas; Jetstar; Virgin Blue; Pacific Blue; Polynesian Blue; Frontier; Royal Air Maroc; Saudi Airlines; Air Jamaica
16: Aer Lingus; Air Canada; British Midlands; British Airways; Open Skies; El Al; Finnair (for domestic nonrelatives and international family members except parents); Hawaiian (in Hawaii); Austrian; Air Baltic; Estonian Air; Virgin; Eva Air; Britannia Airways; Cyprus Airways; Easyjet; Flybe? Monarch; Ryanair; Sabena; Thomsonfly; Thomas Cook; Ukraine International; Caribbean Airlines
18: Jet Airways; Paramount; Alaska (except for legal guardians); Alitalia (except for parents); Singapore?; Cathay Pacific; Continental; Delta (except for parents and legal guardians); Emirates; Finnair (for international nonrelatives); Air France; KLM (for tickets bought in USA and Canada); Hawaiian (outside Hawaii); Northwest; Air Asia; Air China; Air Berlin; Iberia; Meridiana; Olympic; Ethiopian Airlines; Air Caraibes; Copa
No data: Air India; Air Sahara; Kingfisher; Asiana; JAL; JetBlue; Korean; Midwest; LOT; Adria Airways; Croatian; Qatar; SAS; Silkair; Thai; THY; Westjet; Air Astana; Air Austral; Aircalin; Air Pacific; Air Tahiti Nui; China Airlines; China Eastern; China Southern; Garuda; Hong Kong Airlines; Malaysia; Pakistan International; Philippine Airlines; Royal Brunei; Sri Lankan; Vietnam Airlines; Aegean Airlines; Aeroflot; Air Malta; Air Plus Comet; Czech Airlines; First Choice; Iceland Express; JAT Airways; Lauda Air; Luxair; Malev; Spanair; Tarom; United; US Airways; African Safari; Air Algerie; Air Arabia; Air Mauritius; Air Namibia; Air Seychelles; Air Zimbabwe; Egyptair; Ghana International; Gulf Air; Iranair; Israir; Kuwait Airways; Mahan Air; MEA; Oman; Royal Jordanian; Tunisair; Aeromexico; Avianca
12: AirTran; ANA; Finnair (for domestic family members); Lufthansa; Southwest; Icelandair; TAP; Etihad; South African Airways; Aerolineas Argentinas
15: Air New Zealand; American Airlines; KLM (for tickets bought outside USA and Canada); Swiss; Qantas; Jetstar; Virgin Blue; Pacific Blue; Polynesian Blue; Frontier; Royal Air Maroc; Saudi Airlines; Air Jamaica
16: Aer Lingus; Air Canada; British Midlands; British Airways; Open Skies; El Al; Finnair (for domestic nonrelatives and international family members except parents); Hawaiian (in Hawaii); Austrian; Air Baltic; Estonian Air; Virgin; Eva Air; Britannia Airways; Cyprus Airways; Easyjet; Flybe? Monarch; Ryanair; Sabena; Thomsonfly; Thomas Cook; Ukraine International; Caribbean Airlines
18: Jet Airways; Paramount; Alaska (except for legal guardians); Alitalia (except for parents); Singapore?; Cathay Pacific; Continental; Delta (except for parents and legal guardians); Emirates; Finnair (for international nonrelatives); Air France; KLM (for tickets bought in USA and Canada); Hawaiian (outside Hawaii); Northwest; Air Asia; Air China; Air Berlin; Iberia; Meridiana; Olympic; Ethiopian Airlines; Air Caraibes; Copa
Last edited by chornedsnorkack; Feb 17, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Sep 21, 2007, 1:49 pm
#12
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,452
Maximum age to use optional UM service:
No UM service: Aer Lingus; Jetstar; Air Asia; Britannia Airways; Easyjet; Monarch; Ryanair; Thomsonfly; Thomas Cook; Air Arabia;
No data: Air India; Air Sahara; Air New Zealand; JAL; Qatar; Air Baltic; Singapore; Silkair; Thai; THY; Air Astana; Air Pacific; China Southern; Malaysia; Pakistan International; Philippine Airlines; Royal Brunei; Sri Lankan; Air Plus Comet; Lauda Air; African Safari; Air Seychelles; Air Zimbabwe; Ghana International; Israir; Kuwait Airways; Mahan Air; Oman; Royal Jordanian; Tunisair; Aeromexico
No optional UM service: Jet Airways; Kingfisher; Paramount Airways; Alitalia; All Nippon Airways; Asiana; JetBlue; Midwest; Austrian; Croatia; Southwest; Virgin; Westjet; Air Austral; Aircalin; Air Tahiti Nui; China Airlines; China Eastern; Garuda; Hong Kong Airlines; Vietnam Airlines; Aegean Airlines; Air Berlin; Air Malta; Icelandair; JAT Airways; LTU International; Meridiana; Olympic; Spanair; Air Algerie; Air Mauritius; Air Namibia; Egyptair; Ethiopian; Gulf Air; Iranair; Royal Air Maroc
11: Aerolineas Argentinas
14: Hawaiian;
15: AirTran; British Midlands; Emirates; Qantas; SAS; Estonian Air; Virgin Blue; EVA Air; Pacific Blue; Polynesian Blue; Cyprus Airways; Iceland Express; Malev; Saudi Airlines; South African Airways; Caribbean Airways
16: Korean; Adria; Aeroflot; Easyjet; Olympic; Etihad; MEA; Air Caraibes
17: Air Canada; Alaska Airlines; American Airlines; British Airways; Cathay Pacific; Continental; Delta; El Al; Finnair; Air France; KLM; Lufthansa; LOT; Northwest; Air China; Czech Airlines; Iberia; Luxair; Frontier; TAP; Ukraine International; United; US Airways; Avianca (to Spain); Copa
18: Open Skies? Swiss? Sabena? Spanair?
No UM service: Aer Lingus; Jetstar; Air Asia; Britannia Airways; Easyjet; Monarch; Ryanair; Thomsonfly; Thomas Cook; Air Arabia;
No data: Air India; Air Sahara; Air New Zealand; JAL; Qatar; Air Baltic; Singapore; Silkair; Thai; THY; Air Astana; Air Pacific; China Southern; Malaysia; Pakistan International; Philippine Airlines; Royal Brunei; Sri Lankan; Air Plus Comet; Lauda Air; African Safari; Air Seychelles; Air Zimbabwe; Ghana International; Israir; Kuwait Airways; Mahan Air; Oman; Royal Jordanian; Tunisair; Aeromexico
No optional UM service: Jet Airways; Kingfisher; Paramount Airways; Alitalia; All Nippon Airways; Asiana; JetBlue; Midwest; Austrian; Croatia; Southwest; Virgin; Westjet; Air Austral; Aircalin; Air Tahiti Nui; China Airlines; China Eastern; Garuda; Hong Kong Airlines; Vietnam Airlines; Aegean Airlines; Air Berlin; Air Malta; Icelandair; JAT Airways; LTU International; Meridiana; Olympic; Spanair; Air Algerie; Air Mauritius; Air Namibia; Egyptair; Ethiopian; Gulf Air; Iranair; Royal Air Maroc
11: Aerolineas Argentinas
14: Hawaiian;
15: AirTran; British Midlands; Emirates; Qantas; SAS; Estonian Air; Virgin Blue; EVA Air; Pacific Blue; Polynesian Blue; Cyprus Airways; Iceland Express; Malev; Saudi Airlines; South African Airways; Caribbean Airways
16: Korean; Adria; Aeroflot; Easyjet; Olympic; Etihad; MEA; Air Caraibes
17: Air Canada; Alaska Airlines; American Airlines; British Airways; Cathay Pacific; Continental; Delta; El Al; Finnair; Air France; KLM; Lufthansa; LOT; Northwest; Air China; Czech Airlines; Iberia; Luxair; Frontier; TAP; Ukraine International; United; US Airways; Avianca (to Spain); Copa
18: Open Skies? Swiss? Sabena? Spanair?
Last edited by chornedsnorkack; Feb 17, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Oct 2, 2007, 10:16 am
#13
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,452
Connections
Connecting flights for UM-s:
No data - Air India; Air Sahara; JAL; Qatar; Silkair; Air Astana; Air Pacific; China Southern; Malaysia; Pakistan International; Royal Brunei; Sri Lankan; Air Plus Comet; First Choice; Lauda Air; Luxair; Olympic; Air Caraibes
No UM services - Aer Lingus; Jetstar; Air Asia; Britannia Airways; Easyjet; Monarch; Ryanair
No connections - Air Canada; Open Skies; Jetblue; Southwest; Virgin Blue; Westjet; Meridiana
No mention of restrictions: Kingfisher; Alitalia; ANA (connect for details); Asiana; Air France; KLM; Korean (explicitly no restrictions); Midwest; Lufthansa; Swiss; Austrian; LOT; Adria Airways; Croatia Airlines; Qantas; SAS; Air Baltic; Singapore; Thai; THY; Aircalin; Air China; Air Tahiti Nui; China Airlines; China Eastern; Hong Kong Airlines; Pacific Blue; Philippines Airline; Polynesian Blue; Aegean Air; Air Berlin; Air Malta; CSA; Iberia; Icelandair; Iceland Express; JAT
Allowed: Jet Airways (under 4 hour connections to Jet flights anywhere in the city and to any other airline in the same terminal); Paramount Airways (no overnight stays); Air New Zealand (under 2 hours domestic, same day international); British Midlands (ground transfers, overnight and over 4 hour connections forbidden, except connecting in US and Canada); Cathay Pacific (no connections over 5 hours or between airports); El Al (no transfer between airports, airport-specific restrictions); Emirates (no transfer between airports, connection time up to 8 hours in Dubai, 4 hours elsewhere); Finnair (no overnight stops); Estonian Air (parents must arrange for escorts if the itinerary includes overnight stop or transfer between two airports); Virgin (connection time up to 4 hours, no transfer between airports); Air Austral; Eva Air (connection time up to 4 hours); Garuda (no overnight stops); Vietnam Airlines (extra charge for stopovers over 6 h); Aeroflot (no transfers to other airlines); Cyprus Airways (interline connections allowed for "immediate continuous space", "stop overs" not allowed); Flybe (connection times between 1,5 and 2,5 hours); Malev
Allowed from age of 6: British Airways
Allowed from age of 8: AirTran (except last flight of day); Alaska Airlines (except connections over 2 hours); American Airlines (not to last flight of day, different terminal or airline); British Midlands (for connections in US and Canada); Continental (with restrictions); Delta (with restrictions); Hawaiian; Northwest
No data - Air India; Air Sahara; JAL; Qatar; Silkair; Air Astana; Air Pacific; China Southern; Malaysia; Pakistan International; Royal Brunei; Sri Lankan; Air Plus Comet; First Choice; Lauda Air; Luxair; Olympic; Air Caraibes
No UM services - Aer Lingus; Jetstar; Air Asia; Britannia Airways; Easyjet; Monarch; Ryanair
No connections - Air Canada; Open Skies; Jetblue; Southwest; Virgin Blue; Westjet; Meridiana
No mention of restrictions: Kingfisher; Alitalia; ANA (connect for details); Asiana; Air France; KLM; Korean (explicitly no restrictions); Midwest; Lufthansa; Swiss; Austrian; LOT; Adria Airways; Croatia Airlines; Qantas; SAS; Air Baltic; Singapore; Thai; THY; Aircalin; Air China; Air Tahiti Nui; China Airlines; China Eastern; Hong Kong Airlines; Pacific Blue; Philippines Airline; Polynesian Blue; Aegean Air; Air Berlin; Air Malta; CSA; Iberia; Icelandair; Iceland Express; JAT
Allowed: Jet Airways (under 4 hour connections to Jet flights anywhere in the city and to any other airline in the same terminal); Paramount Airways (no overnight stays); Air New Zealand (under 2 hours domestic, same day international); British Midlands (ground transfers, overnight and over 4 hour connections forbidden, except connecting in US and Canada); Cathay Pacific (no connections over 5 hours or between airports); El Al (no transfer between airports, airport-specific restrictions); Emirates (no transfer between airports, connection time up to 8 hours in Dubai, 4 hours elsewhere); Finnair (no overnight stops); Estonian Air (parents must arrange for escorts if the itinerary includes overnight stop or transfer between two airports); Virgin (connection time up to 4 hours, no transfer between airports); Air Austral; Eva Air (connection time up to 4 hours); Garuda (no overnight stops); Vietnam Airlines (extra charge for stopovers over 6 h); Aeroflot (no transfers to other airlines); Cyprus Airways (interline connections allowed for "immediate continuous space", "stop overs" not allowed); Flybe (connection times between 1,5 and 2,5 hours); Malev
Allowed from age of 6: British Airways
Allowed from age of 8: AirTran (except last flight of day); Alaska Airlines (except connections over 2 hours); American Airlines (not to last flight of day, different terminal or airline); British Midlands (for connections in US and Canada); Continental (with restrictions); Delta (with restrictions); Hawaiian; Northwest
Last edited by chornedsnorkack; Feb 17, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Oct 12, 2007, 1:41 pm
#14
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,452
Child frequend flyers
Child frequent flyers
Aer Lingus Gold Circle Club
http://www.aerlingus.com/cgi-bin/obe...ry=3#question3
Anyone over 12 years of age may apply for membership.
Air Canada Aeroplan
http://www.aeroplan.com/terms_and_conditions.do
Infants under 2 earn Aeroplan miles for their own accounts when occupying a separate seat.
Airlines of India Air India; Air Sahara; Jet Airways; Kingfisher; Paramount
Air India Flying Returns
http://www.flyingreturns.co.in/html/fr.php
Membership is open to individuals aged 12 and above.
Air Sahara Participates in JetPrivilege
Jet Airways JetPrivilege
Could not find any data
Kingfisher King Club
Could not find any data
Paramount Could not find a program
Air New Zealand Airpoints
https://airnz.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/a...5sJnBfcGFnZT00
Anyone over the age off 2 is welcome to join Airpoints.
AirtranA+ rewards
Could not find any data
Alaska AirlinesMileage Plan
Could not find any data
Alitalia MilleMiglia
http://www.alitalia.com/EN_EN/millem...ulations08.htm
Minors above the age of 14 may join MilleMiglia. If they are non-emancipated minors, their parents and guardians must explicitly consent.
ANA Mileage Club
Children from 2 years of age earn miles like adults. It is not explained how they are handled as members.
American Airlines AAdvantage
Could not find any data.
Asiana Asiana Club
http://us.flyasiana.com/Global/US/en...?fid=CLUB12200
Persons aged 2 or more can be club members. Children aged 2 to 11 can enroll in Magic Miles.
British Midlands Diamond Club
http://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/rewa...ond-club-.aspx
Only people over 18 can join.
British Airways Executive Club
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...s/public/en_ee
Only people over 18 can join.
Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/ffp/mpo/terms
Only people over 18 can join.
Continental Onepass
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...s/default.aspx
Minors can be members.
Delta Skymiles
https://www.delta.com/skymiles/about...ules/index.jsp
"Any person" can be member.
El Al Matmid
http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/M...egulations.htm
Persons from age of two years can be members.
Emirates Skysurfers
http://www.skywards.com/Help_faq.aspx#def25
Children over 2 years of age can join Skysurfers.
Finnair Junior Plus
http://www.finnair.com/finnaircom/wp...lVRS82X1VfNDVN
All passengers aged between 2 and 17 can join Junior Plus.
Air France, KLM Flying Blue
http://www.klm.com/travel/ee_en/flyi...ions/index.htm
Persons aged 2 or over can join. There is also a special program named Frequence Jeune, which is for people aged 2 to 24 from France, Morocco and Tunisia.
Hawaiian HawaiianMiles
http://www.hawaiianair.com/HawaiianM...erms_Cond.aspx
Minors can become Members.
Jetblue Trueblue
Could not find any data.
Korean Air Skypass
http://www.koreanair.com/img/downloa..._guide_eng.pdf
Any person under 12 years of age is eligible for Skypass Junior membership.
Midwest Midwest Miles
Could not find any data.
Lufthansa Miles and More
http://www.miles-and-more.com/online...cid=1000230#11
Members must be aged 2 or more.
Northwest Worldperks
Could not find any data
Qantas Frequent Flyer
http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/program/terms
minors are referred to at:
Qatar Privilege Club
http://www.qatarairways.com/privileg...onditions.html
Children from the age of 2 years can be added as family members.
Aer Lingus Gold Circle Club
http://www.aerlingus.com/cgi-bin/obe...ry=3#question3
Anyone over 12 years of age may apply for membership.
Air Canada Aeroplan
http://www.aeroplan.com/terms_and_conditions.do
Infants under 2 earn Aeroplan miles for their own accounts when occupying a separate seat.
Airlines of India Air India; Air Sahara; Jet Airways; Kingfisher; Paramount
Air India Flying Returns
http://www.flyingreturns.co.in/html/fr.php
Membership is open to individuals aged 12 and above.
Air Sahara Participates in JetPrivilege
Jet Airways JetPrivilege
Could not find any data
Kingfisher King Club
Could not find any data
Paramount Could not find a program
Air New Zealand Airpoints
https://airnz.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/a...5sJnBfcGFnZT00
Anyone over the age off 2 is welcome to join Airpoints.
AirtranA+ rewards
Could not find any data
Alaska AirlinesMileage Plan
Could not find any data
Alitalia MilleMiglia
http://www.alitalia.com/EN_EN/millem...ulations08.htm
Minors above the age of 14 may join MilleMiglia. If they are non-emancipated minors, their parents and guardians must explicitly consent.
ANA Mileage Club
Children from 2 years of age earn miles like adults. It is not explained how they are handled as members.
American Airlines AAdvantage
Could not find any data.
Asiana Asiana Club
http://us.flyasiana.com/Global/US/en...?fid=CLUB12200
Persons aged 2 or more can be club members. Children aged 2 to 11 can enroll in Magic Miles.
British Midlands Diamond Club
http://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/rewa...ond-club-.aspx
Only people over 18 can join.
British Airways Executive Club
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...s/public/en_ee
Only people over 18 can join.
Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/ffp/mpo/terms
Only people over 18 can join.
Continental Onepass
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...s/default.aspx
Minors can be members.
Delta Skymiles
https://www.delta.com/skymiles/about...ules/index.jsp
"Any person" can be member.
El Al Matmid
http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/M...egulations.htm
Persons from age of two years can be members.
Emirates Skysurfers
http://www.skywards.com/Help_faq.aspx#def25
Children over 2 years of age can join Skysurfers.
Finnair Junior Plus
http://www.finnair.com/finnaircom/wp...lVRS82X1VfNDVN
All passengers aged between 2 and 17 can join Junior Plus.
Air France, KLM Flying Blue
http://www.klm.com/travel/ee_en/flyi...ions/index.htm
Persons aged 2 or over can join. There is also a special program named Frequence Jeune, which is for people aged 2 to 24 from France, Morocco and Tunisia.
Hawaiian HawaiianMiles
http://www.hawaiianair.com/HawaiianM...erms_Cond.aspx
Minors can become Members.
Jetblue Trueblue
Could not find any data.
Korean Air Skypass
http://www.koreanair.com/img/downloa..._guide_eng.pdf
Any person under 12 years of age is eligible for Skypass Junior membership.
Midwest Midwest Miles
Could not find any data.
Lufthansa Miles and More
http://www.miles-and-more.com/online...cid=1000230#11
Members must be aged 2 or more.
Northwest Worldperks
Could not find any data
Qantas Frequent Flyer
http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/program/terms
minors are referred to at:
9.4.1 Points are not earned for travel on:
(a) flights or booking classes that are not listed in or are excluded in the Airline Earning Table;
(b) infant fares (infant fares do not include infants travelling in their own paid seat);
(a) flights or booking classes that are not listed in or are excluded in the Airline Earning Table;
(b) infant fares (infant fares do not include infants travelling in their own paid seat);
13.2.6 If the Member is 15 years of age or younger, reservations must be made on their behalf by their parent or legal guardian.
http://www.qatarairways.com/privileg...onditions.html
Children from the age of 2 years can be added as family members.
Last edited by chornedsnorkack; Feb 17, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Oct 24, 2007, 10:20 am
#15
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,452
Airlines with missing information
Airlines whose UM policies have proven hard to find so far include:
Air India
JAL
Silkair
Air Astana
Air Pacific
China Southern
Malaysia Airlines
Pakistan International
Royal Brunei
Sri Lanka Airways
Air Plus Comet
First Choice
Air India
JAL
Silkair
Air Astana
Air Pacific
China Southern
Malaysia Airlines
Pakistan International
Royal Brunei
Sri Lanka Airways
Air Plus Comet
First Choice
Last edited by chornedsnorkack; Sep 30, 2009 at 8:23 am