International travel
Some airlines automatically apply the unaccompanied-minor procedures to kids through age 17 on international flights
, and charge the standard unaccompanied-minor fee if applicable. Children must usually have the same passport, visa or other international entry documentation required of adults.
Can a 17 year old travel to Germany alone?
In accordance with German law, minors under the age of 18 entering / departing from Germany alone (including transit passengers*)
must prepare a consent letter signed by a parent / guardian
. Entry / departure procedures may take an extended amount of time if the passenger does not possess a letter of consent.
Can a 17 year old travel to France alone?
French citizens or a foreigner living in France
From 15 January 2017,
anyone under 18 who is a French citizen must complete an Authorisation des sortie de territoire (AST) form before they travel alone or without their parents
. This applies to journies from France.
Can a 17 year old fly alone UK?
Travelling alone
You can travel to the UK without an adult (someone over the age of 18)
. Your parent or guardian will need to provide their: written consent for you to travel to the UK.
Does a 17 year old need parental permission to travel?
Answer:
Consent is generally not required for minors age 16 and 17
. However, we recommend that you contact the airline you are flying with to confirm travel requirements.
Can a 17 year old fly alone Ryanair?
Ryanair does not allow unaccompanied minors under 16 years to travel
. Children under the age of 16 years must always be accompanied by a passenger over 16 years. Escort and special facilities are not available on Ryanair flights.
Can a 17 year old fly alone internationally Volaris?
Children from 5 to 11 years old traveling alone are considered unaccompanied minors and can only travel using Volaris is With You.
For children from 12 to 17 years, the service is optional
.
What airlines allow 17 year olds to 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 do I need to travel at 17?
- Driver’s license.
- Learners permit.
- Passport.
- Passport card.
- Credit card.
- School ID.
- Company ID.
- Library card.
Can a 17 year old travel abroad without parental consent UK?
At what age can I travel abroad on my own?
If you are 18 or over – You will be able to travel abroad on your own without the consent of your parents
. If you are under the age of 18 – It is up to the airline or travel operator whether you can travel abroad.
Can a child travel without a passport UK?
Travelling with a child who needs a passport?
Every UK citizen, including infants, must possess his or her own passport
. You are not allowed to represent other members of the family inside your passport. Your child must be 15 years old or younger to apply for a Child Passport and be recognized as a British citizen.
Can a 17 year old stay in a hotel in Germany?
Not super familiar with Germany, but
a lot of hotels don’t accept bookings by people under 18
, because their ability to agree to contracts is limited and they usually can’t get credit cards either. Staying at hostels is a good move, it’s what I did when I interrailed around Germany at 17!
Can under 16 fly alone?
Most airlines allow children to travel alone using an unaccompanied minor service from 5 years.
Depending on the airline, minors may travel without assistance from 12, 14, 16, or 18 years
.
What is the youngest age to fly on a plane?
While it is under the parent’s discretion, airline policies vary for how old babies have to be. Many require babies to be at least one week old unless there is a note from the pediatrician. Many pediatricians will not recommend air travel for babies until they are
3-6 months old
.
Can you fly if you’re under 18?
According to the Transportation Security Administration’s guidelines,
a child under age 18 only has to show her boarding pass to board a domestic flight
; no additional ID is required.
Can a 17 year old fly alone easyJet?
Unaccompanied children aged 15 and under are not permitted to travel alone
and will not be permitted to board the plane as easyJet does not provide an escort service or special requirements for unaccompanied children.
Can a 16 year old travel alone to Spain?
ANYONE aged under 18 who is travelling abroad without their parents will need signed permission from them and have to present this at the airport
– even if they are accompanied by another adult, according to a law which will come into effect across Spain tomorrow (Sunday, September 1).
What is the legal age to go abroad alone?
Children younger than 16 can still legally travel unaccompanied
, but there are usually specific rules and procedure that need to be followed. Not all airlines will accept unaccompanied children younger than 14 years on their flights.
Can a 17 year old fly alone on Jet2?
Jet2.com allows passengers aged 14 or over to travel alone
. Any passenger under the age of 14 can only travel if accompanied by a passenger aged 16 years or over who will take full responsibility for them. We are unable to offer an ‘Unaccompanied Minors’ service.
Can you fly alone at 16 easyJet?
EasyJet does not accept unaccompanied minors under the age of 16
. Children under 16 years of age cannot travel unless accompanied by a person aged 16 years or older who will take responsibility for the minor.
What age can a child travel alone on a plane UK?
The minimum age of a person permitted to travel alone on British Airways is
14 years of age
(except on flights operated by SUN-AIR of Scandinavia). If young flyers are accompanied by someone who is aged 16 or over (on the same or a linked booking), British Airways will allow them to travel.
Can a 17 year old fly alone on Aeromexico?
Children ages 14-17 years are not required to travel as unaccompanied minors
, but the service is optional for this age group. Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to travel unless accompanied by an adult.
Does Aeromexico allow minors to fly alone?
We offer specialized services for unaccompanied minors traveling with us
. This is available for flights operated by Aeromexico and flights connecting with Delta.
Can a child fly alone internationally?
Anyone under the age of 17 who is flying alone on an international flight may be required to produce a signed letter of consent from a parent or responsible adult
. As these guidelines vary slightly by airline, be sure to contact your carrier for specific information.
