how can i book travel for 2 14-year olds and a 13-year old without there being an adult?

Question

many websites i have tried will not allow children under 16 or so to fly without an adult.. any ideas? websites would be greatly appreciated!!

Answer 1

Im a flight attendant and a gate agent for 3 major airlines, I know my stuff.

The children will be considered Unattended Minors.

Unattended Minor- A child between the ages of 4-14 not traveling with someone ages 15 or older.

They can fly BUT for a fee. Which tend to be at various amounts, Roughly $100 dollars.

What this means is that the child needs to be dropped off at the airport by an adult and brought to an airline representitive, (ticket counter) They will then have you sign some papers blah blah, and the child will be escorted, if not by you, a gate agent to the gate, when it comes time to board they will board first and sit towards the front of the aircraft. If room is available they will try not to sit the children by other adults. When at the destination, the gate agent or flight attendant will escort the minor out of the terminal to the adult picking them up (who must come in the airport) then the flight attendant will sign a paper, as well as the person greeting the child WITH ID. And off you go.
The fee is for the escorting, usually no way around it


happy traveling.

if any other questions call the airline on how they deal with "Unattended Minors" (Or UM's)
They will know what you are talking about, the same term is used everywhere.
Good Luck.

Answer 2

I believe you can. Some airline offer the service for children and seniors who need to travel alone. Don't remember the name for it, but basically you have to sign some forms, including the name of the person that would be picking them up at the arrival airport. Then the kids gets a name tag and the airline will arrange for attendents to take them though the airport, onto the plane, get off the plane, get lugguge and wait with them until the designated party shows up and take them away. The whole process is fully documented. Fairly safe to use.

Call the airline to see if they offer it.

Answer 3

Hi, I have a fourteen year old and ten year old. They have had to fly to Colorado for four years now. When getting tickets online, I always just book it for two adults. It really doesn't matter when you check them in, they will just ask about them. At that time, you will probably have to pay a escort fee. I have used expedia, travelocity, orbitz all the same way. But, I also have fudged a bit, my fourteen year old can pass for 16 easy so we do that sometimes and we don't have to pay the escort fee. So go ahead and book them online as adults, otherwise you have to call and order tickets on the phone.

Answer 4

You will have to book through an airline website, because different airlines have different policies regarding allowing on-board unaccompanied minors (sometimes you have to use a special program even for over 12-year olds)

Answer 5

Really? Many of the airlines I fly do allow children. They have to be accompanied to the plane, and picked up at their destination, by an adult. Most of them don't allow children to travel where there's a connecting flight.

http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1052,00.html
http://www.aa.com/content/travelInformation/specialAssistance/childrenTraveling.jhtml#Children%20Traveling%20Alone

Answer 6

a million. First stop would desire to be the ticketting section. bypass to the Southwest table and look at in. additionally examine in any bags in case you have any. 1a. be sure which you do be sure which gate you will go away and once you're in the spectacular terminal. 1b. bypass with the aid of protection and discover your gate 2. specific you may ask airport workers. they are extra advantageous than satisfied to assist, somewhat with infants. UA provider is non-obligatory for those 12+ on Southwest. you're 13 so which you're god 3. Pepperspray can only be placed in checked bags (4 oz.. or much less). it relatively is no longer allowed in shop on at any length. In loads of states, you're too youthful to hold pepper spray, so do no longer even subject with it. you would be high-quality as long as you're highway sensible. do no longer bypass speaking to strangers and attempt to stay close to airport workers. 4. each and every thing is screened once you bypass with the aid of protection. Empty your wallet, take off belts, shoes, coats and place it into the packing containers. Your e book is going during the xray device. you are able to purely bypass away it in the bin with your shoes and stuff, somewhat of your suitcase.

Answer 7

travel from where to where...international or domestic?
Usually you can have the children travel as unaccompanied minors (I thought the age was 12..but sometimes used for older 30's-40 yr olds who are mentally challenged)...but I retired from the airline industry 18 months ago...things might have changed.

Answer 8

hmm..i thought you could have children fly if they were under the watchful eye of a flight attendant. you should probably call your local airport, they would have more details on that. they also might have changed the rules, due to the rise in child kidnappings/terrorism. :-/

Answer 9

you have to call the airlines and make the reservation over the phone and you also have to pay extra so that the flight attendants watch them and make sure nothing bad happens to them

Answer 10

check with the airline and they will tell you what they require from the parents or legal guardian. also check with the local welfare service office of your home country for further requirements