What airline 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.

Do you have to pay for a 2 year old to fly American Airlines?

Children (2 years or older) Children 2 or older are required to have their own seat, a ticketed adult fare. If you don’t choose seats in Main Cabin or Basic Economy, we’ll assign seats a few days after you buy your tickets so children under 15 are next to at least 1 adult they’re traveling with.

How much is it for a 12 year old to fly alone?

Cost: $25 each way, per child (non-stop flights); US $50 each way, per child (Connecting flights).

How can I get unaccompanied minor fee waived?

Only valid for travel on nonstop United or United Express flights. The unaccompanied minor fee includes an assigned seat, a complimentary food item when available and preboarding. You can book these flights online by selecting “0” adults and the appropriate child age range.

How much extra is unaccompanied minor?

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 is considered an unaccompanied minor?

Children ages 5 to 11 traveling without an accompanying passenger age 12 or older are considered unaccompanied minors. Children 12 and over can use the airline’s Young Travelers service that has no fee, but does allow for gate passes for adults escorting and picking up the child or children.

What is the unaccompanied minor service?

Unaccompanied Minor Service is the special service which airlines provide for unaccompanied minors. This service is commonly abbreviated to ‘UMS’. The quality of the service may vary depending on the airline, and the staff delivering the service.

What airlines fly minors alone?

What airlines allow unaccompanied minors to fly?

• Aer Lingus. Unaccompanied children under 12 years old can’t travel.
• Air Europa.
• Alaska Airlines.
• American Airlines.
• Blue Panorama.
• British Airways.
• Delta.
• Easyjet.