British Airways Unaccompanied Minor Policy

British Airways Unaccompanied Minor Policy

The minimum age for an individual to travel alone on British Airways is 14 years old. However, if the young flyer is accompanied by someone who is 16 years old or older and is on the same or linked booking, British Airways will still allow them to travel.

All young flyers under the age of 16 who are traveling alone must complete a parental/guardian consent form before their journey, regardless of when the booking was made. This form can be downloaded from the British Airways website. Additionally, a copy of the parent/guardian's current passport or another form of photographic identification with a signature must be attached to the form.

If you need to make a booking for an individual under the age of 16 traveling alone, please note that this cannot be done through ba.com. Kindly contact British Airways directly to make the booking. It's important to note that British Airways' partner airlines may have different regulations, age limits, and charges, so it is advisable to check with them directly.

If a young flyer is traveling alone, it's essential to be aware that they will be treated as an adult during their journey. This means they will navigate departure and arrival airports and board their flights without a chaperone. British Airways cannot assume parental responsibility for the young person. British Airways recommends that the parent or guardian accompanying the young flyer to the airport waits until their flight has departed before leaving the terminal. It's crucial to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the child flying alone.

It's important to note that British Airways's unaccompanied minor service may have different requirements or restrictions depending on the specific route or destination. Therefore, it's best to contact British Airways customer service team directly for more information about their unaccompanied minor policy.