United Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy

United Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy

United Airlines has established specific procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of young travelers flying alone.

When children under the age of 16 travel without a parent or legal guardian, they are classified as Unaccompanied Minors. United Airlines provides an unaccompanied minor service to ensure a smooth travel experience for these young passengers. This service includes boarding assistance, introduction to the flight attendant, and handing over the child to the designated person at their destination.

For children between the ages of 5 and 15, the unaccompanied minor service is mandatory when traveling without an adult. However, children aged 16 and above are not required to use this service.

It's important to note that children under 5 years old are not permitted to travel alone and must be accompanied by an adult.

United Airlines charges a fee of $150 each way for the unaccompanied minor service. In the case of two or more children traveling together, a single fee is assessed for each direction.

Children aged 5 to 15 who are traveling as unaccompanied minors are restricted to nonstop or direct United flights. They are not permitted to travel on connecting flights, but they can travel on the last nonstop flight of the day.

For teenagers aged 16 and above who are not using the unaccompanied minor service, it is highly recommended to book flights early in the day to minimize the risk of delays or missed connections. Unexpected schedule changes or cancellations may result in travel plans extending into the following day, and United Airlines may be unable to provide overnight accommodations for minors under the age of 18.

If you plan to have your child travel as an unaccompanied minor, it is advised to make the reservation through United Reservations or a travel agency. If the reservation was made via united.com, please contact United Reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331) to ensure that all essential information, such as the names of individuals bringing your child to the airport and picking them up at the destination, is accurately entered into the system.