When you have to send your child alone for an air trip, it is a stressful feeling, but not anymore with American Airlines. Thanks to its customer-friendly Unaccompanied Minor Policy. With this policy, you can be assured that your kid is in safe hands and is taken care of throughout the journey.
Since the kid’s parent/guardian has handed over the kid to an AA staff till their handing over to a parent/guardian after landing, your kid is the responsibility of AA. The airline doesn’t take parents/guardians lightly. After all, it is a matter of your kid’s safety. You must inform the airline about the guardian who will be escorting or receiving your kids at/from the airport.
So, relax and send your kid as an unaccompanied minor on AA.
What is American Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy?
If you are planning to send your kid for a solo trip on an AA flight, count on American Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy and know the rules.
- Your kid must be between 5 and 14 years old to travel solo.
- AA doesn’t allow unaccompanied minors on overnight flights.
- Kids who are 15 to 17 years old can take this service as an option, but the fee applies.
- The airline doesn’t allow kids on –
- Another airline flights such as codeshare and oneworld partners
- Ground/co-terminal connections where the kid has to transfer from one local airport to another
- The day’s last flight from the connection city, but on the only flight.
How to Book an AA Ticket for an Unaccompanied Minor?
You can easily book AA flight tickets for your kids via the official phone number of the airline.
- Once you dial the number, a customer service representative will assist you.
- Request to book an unaccompanied minor ticket for your kid.
- Help the executive fill out an UMNR form for your kid.
- Make the payment.
Please note
If you want to make any special request for your kid, go to the American Airlines Manage Booking section. There you can add the booking details and request for add-ons like meals, or any other special service.
How Much is the American Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Fee?
American Airlines charges an amount of $150 as an unaccompanied service fee, for each kid for one way. You have to pay taxes, where applicable. However if kids of the same family are traveling as UMNRs on the same flight, the $150 covers all. You need not pay the fee separately for each child.
To keep it short, you can count on American Airlines for your little sweetheart’s domestic solo trip. Don’t miss out on any important documents that your kid must have for this journey. Make sure that your kid has documents like passport/birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID proof that also has your address. Your child must also have parents’ or guardians’ contact details.
So, you relax at home as your child soars through the clouds safely and comfortably with an AA flight.