
✈️ What is an Unaccompanied Minor (UM)?
An Unaccompanied Minor is a child who travels without a parent or legal guardian. Most airlines offer a dedicated Unaccompanied Minor service, which provides supervision, check-in assistance, priority boarding, in-flight monitoring, and hand-off to an authorized adult upon arrival.
This service is carefully designed to protect children and ensure they feel safe and supported from departure to arrival.
👶 Age Requirements & Eligibility
- Ages 0–4: Cannot travel alone. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Ages 5–11: Must use the airline's Unaccompanied Minor service.
- Ages 12–17: May travel alone, but UM service is optional (sometimes recommended or required for international flights).
At LetsBookVacations, we help you verify the exact policies and requirements of your chosen airline before you book.
🧳 What’s Included in the UM Service?
- 🧑✈️ Dedicated staff supervision at check-in, during layovers, and at the arrival gate.
- ✈️ Priority boarding to help your child settle in before other passengers.
- 👩💼 In-flight attention from cabin crew, including assistance with meals, entertainment, and comfort.
- 🛬 Secure hand-off to an authorized adult at the destination airport — ID verification required.
- 📞 Real-time updates to parents or guardians about travel progress or delays.
🛫 Airlines That Offer Unaccompanied Minor Services
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Qatar Airways
Each airline has its own procedures and fees, and we help you understand all details before finalizing your booking.
📋 What Documents Are Required?
- A valid government-issued ID or passport for the child
- Completed unaccompanied minor consent forms from the airline
- Contact details and identification of the adult picking up the child at the destination
- A signed waiver or release form authorizing the child’s travel
Don’t worry — our team at LetsBookVacations will guide you through every step of the documentation process.
💬 Why Book Through LetsBookVacations?
- ✅ Help selecting the right airline with the best UM program
- ✅ Guidance on forms, identification, and pick-up procedures
- ✅ Clear explanations of airline policies and fees
- ✅ 24/7 customer support during booking, flight day, and beyond
- ✅ Peace of mind knowing your child is in safe hands
🛬 Travel with Confidence
Every child deserves a journey that’s safe, supportive, and stress-free. At LetsBookVacations, we treat your child’s trip as our top priority. From start to finish, we ensure they are cared for like family — and that you are always informed and at ease.
Book your unaccompanied minor flight with LetsBookVacations today — where care, comfort, and security come first.
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