AAA Chicago Offers Travel Tips for
Kids Flying Alone - Unaccompanied Minors
Flying alone can be a thrilling experience for kids, especially with a
little advance preparation. Children may be nervous at first, but chances
are they'll soon be absorbed in the adventure of stretching their own
little wings.
If your child is young, the airline will assign someone to keep an eye on
him or her. Rest assured, your child is never really alone. Discuss
special needs with your travel agent ahead of time and talk to your child
about what to expect on the flight.
Here are a few tips to make your child's journey a little
smoother:
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Make sure the ticket is in a convenient place.
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Leave ample time for checking in -- you'll need to
complete the airline's "unaccompanied minor" form, show your ID and tell
the attendant who will pick up the child.
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Tell younger children to stay seated after the flight
lands. A flight attendant will help them deplane.
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Plan ahead to escort your child to the gate. New security
measures allow only ticketed passengers past security checkpoints, but
arrangements can be made with the airline in advance to accompany a child
to the gate.
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Tell your child the plane makes noises in the air, such as
when the landing gear goes up and down and the wing flaps move.
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Don't leave until the plane takes off. Occasionally, a
flight will be delayed and passengers may be asked to leave the plane.
"It's always a good idea to pack snacks, a couple of books
and some quiet games to keep your child busy on the flight," Kris Lathan,
spokesperson for AAA Chicago says.
A child must be at least 5 to fly alone. Kids 1 to 4 can fly only when
accompanied by a caretaker who is at least 12 years old. Kids ages 5 to 8
can take direct flight to single destinations, but not connecting flights.
For airlines that allow minors to take connecting flights, children 8 to
11 will be escorted by airline personnel.
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