Answers to Everyday Questions : How old do you have to be to travel on airoplanes alone?

How old do you have to be to travel on airoplanes alone?

12 Responses to “How old do you have to be to travel on airoplanes alone?”

1. Steph said :
   May 30th, 2010 at 11:23 pm

   I’m pretty sure he can travel alone if there are arrangements made with the airline. They will watch him during the flight.
2. Brady T said :
   May 31st, 2010 at 12:13 am

   I believe it’s age 12, but if younger I believe they can be supervised by a steward or stewardess.
3. fantasia. said :
   May 31st, 2010 at 12:28 am

   Yes it should be OK but why not ask if he can have an escort on the journey. Airlines used to provide this service at one time but I am not sure whether this service is still available.
4. nic nac said :
   May 31st, 2010 at 12:38 am

   The airlines all have their own rules.

   http://www.britishairways.com/travel/childinfo/public/en_gb

   http://www.cheapflights.co.uk/airlines/sterling.html
5. the show show said :
   May 31st, 2010 at 1:12 am

   5 year olds can travel alone.
   He def. can.
6. SunshineSmile said :
   May 31st, 2010 at 2:05 am

   Yes, he can travel alone. Just make the airline aware and he will be looked after by the cabin crew.
7. Carlita said :
   May 31st, 2010 at 2:20 am

   I travelled alone from Chile to England since I was 11, and I remember kids as young as 6 travelling alone (being looked after the airline staff). Once I was 12, the airlines said legally I wasn’t their resposibility anymore but they still looked after me until I was about 13 as a goodwill gesture.

   I’m not sure if this has changed over the years, as I’m 25 now, but what really heped, for my first few flights, my mum typed detailed instructions on what I should do when travelling (signs to follow at each airport, what passport control would ask me etc etc)
8. Andy W said :
   May 31st, 2010 at 2:33 am

   It depends on the airline, they all have different age limits
9. luckilu said :
   May 31st, 2010 at 2:38 am

   Im no sure about other airlines, but on air tran their unaccompanied minor program is for 12 years or younger, but im sure you can request it.
10. Harmony said :
    May 31st, 2010 at 3:34 am

    I have been traveling back and forth from the U.S to mexico and from the u.s to europe since I was 5. So I’m absolutley ceratin your son can too!
11. LISA H said :
    May 31st, 2010 at 4:13 am

    i reckon 16 as you need you own passport
12. Log cabin said :
    July 4th, 2010 at 7:58 am

    Wouldn’t you rather have a log cabin, more more eco friendly