How Do You How Children Can Fly Alone?
Tips and suggestions on how children can fly by themselves. Ideally, your child (or children), should have flown previously so they’re somewhat familiar with planes, airports, etc. They will have gone through security and other checkpoints in the past, which will assist them with their first solo trip. Whenever possible try to make the flight a non-stop, direct flight. Also, consider the maturity of the child who is traveling. Two children, both eight years old, might not have the maturity to travel alone comfortably. When making the reservation, be sure to indicate the child will be flying alone and request an escort to assist them. Some airlines will charge a fee for this service. For flights over five or six hours you may incur an extra fee. You will usually pay a full adult fare for an unaccompanied minor. Unless special arrangements are make, since 9/11 you will not be able to accompany your youngster onto the plane, or even, to the boarding area. An airline employee will be provi
