The pickup person at the destination must obtain a gate pass to pick up the unaccompanied minor at the gate
. At the point of departure, the accompanying adult must remain at the gate until the flight is off the ground.
Can I travel with my son alone?
A Child Travel Consent form (sometimes called a letter of permission to travel) provides proof that a child has permission to travel without both (or either) legal guardians present.
If a child is crossing borders alone or with an adult who isn't their legal guardian, they need a consent letter signed by both parents
.
Can kids fly on Delta alone?
Delta provides special services for children who are flying by themselves.
Children 5-14 years of age traveling without an adult (18 years plus) are considered an Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) and must participate in the UMNR program
. Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) service is mandatory for ages 5-14.
Can you fly kids by themselves?
Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied
. Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.
What is Delta's unaccompanied minor fee?
A fee of
$150 USD/CAD/EUR each way
is charged by Delta Airlines for the Unaccompanied Minor Program. The fee applies to travel within the United States and International nonstop and connecting flights.
What airlines allow minors to fly alone?
Most airlines limit unaccompanied minor service to nonstop or direct flights.
Alaska, American, and Delta
allow unaccompanied minor bookings on some connecting flights for kids ages eight and older, with various schedule and route limitations.
What is the age limit to fly alone on Delta?
| Ticket & Fees Within the U.S. Travel Requirements | 2-4 Ticket Required May not travel alone, must be accompanied by a passenger at least 18 years of age | 5-14 Ticket Required May travel alone on nonstop flights using the Unaccompanied Minor Program | 15+ Ticket Required May travel alone |
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Can I add my child to my Delta SkyMiles?
To enroll your child who is younger than the age of 13 in the SkyMiles Program, please sign your child up for SkyMiles here and simply check the box confirming you are the parent or guardian of the child after you enter their birthday.
Does Delta seat families together?
While
our Airport Customer Service team makes every effort to seat families with young children together regardless of ticket type
, customers who need to be seated beside another person in their family are encouraged to select Delta's Main Cabin product that allows for seat selections and ticket changes.
Do I need my husband consent to travel with my child?
International Travel
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends that
any child traveling without both custodial parents have proof of parental consent to travel
.
Do I need a letter from my husband to travel with my child?
A notarized letter of consent will be required for children who travel without one or both of their parents or legal guardians
. The letter of consent ensures the legitimacy of the travel consent offered by the accompanying adult.
Can a father stop a mother taking child on holiday?
If a father wants to take their child abroad for holiday then
a mother can stop them taking the child away unless the father has child residence in which case they can take the child away for up to 28 days
. In all other cases the father must either obtain the mothers written consent or consent from the court.
Can 17 year olds fly alone?
Young adults ages 15-17 can travel alone on any United- or United Express
®
-operated flight
, or they can choose to opt in to our unaccompanied minor service. It costs $150 each way for every two children traveling using the unaccompanied minor service.
What documents does my child need to fly Delta?
In addition to
a passport for the minor, certified copy of the minor's birth certificate
. Affidavit from both parents or legal guardians of the child confirming the minor has permission to travel with the person. Copies of the identity documents or passports of both parents or legal guardian(s) of the minor.
Who has the cheapest unaccompanied minor fee?
Alaska
has the cheapest unaccompanied-minor fees, charging $25 each way for nonstop or direct flights and $50 for connecting flights. Southwest charges $50 each way; Frontier, JetBlue and Spirit charge $100 each way; and American, Delta, United and US Airways charge $150 each way.
What is the meaning of unaccompanied minor?
Definition. An unaccompanied child is a person who is under the age of eighteen, unless, under the law applicable to the child, majority is, attained earlier and who is “separated from both parents and is not being cared for by an adult who by law or custom has responsibility to do so.
How do you send a child on a plane alone?
You'll need to
fill out an unaccompanied minor form and any necessary Customs and Immigration documents for the day of departure
. This form must remain with your child during their journey. At check-in, parents / guardians will also need to provide: A birth certificate or passport as proof of the child's age.
Can 16 year old fly alone?
Children ages 15 to 17 can travel as an unaccompanied minor, but it is not required.
Children ages 2 to 14 can travel as an “accompanied minor” with someone 16 years or older
. Reservations must be made over the phone at 1-800-433-7300.
Help get your friends and family where they need to go by sharing some of your miles with them.
You can transfer miles to up to 4 SkyMiles Members at a time
. Just enter a recipient's name, SkyMiles number and email. Some terms and conditions, including transaction fees, apply.
Can you use SkyMiles for someone else?
Can I use Pay with Miles to book a ticket for someone else?
Yes, you may use Pay with Miles to book someone else's ticket
. You can use Pay with Miles for multiple tickets – you just need to have 5,000 miles per passenger available and they must be on the same itinerary.
Can I earn Delta SkyMiles for someone else?
Only the person whose name and SkyMiles number are listed on the ticket can earn miles. That means
you won't earn miles if you purchased a ticket for someone else, unless you did so with a Delta credit card
. In that case, you'd just earn miles based on card spending.
