My child is traveling alone by plane: what is the minimum age?

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My child is traveling alone by plane what is the

According to the airlines, a child can travel alone by plane from a certain age. What documents to present at boarding? How is the flight of a minor with an accompanying person? Overview before letting it fly on its own!

Air travel is accessible to minor children traveling alone, often to join their family or during school holidays. According to the airlines, a child can fly alone from 4 years old. Like Air France or Royal Air Maroc for example, some companies requirecompulsory accompaniment small passengers by the flight crew, subject to certain increases in the price of the ticket, depending in particular on the age category of the minor. We are also talking about UM service (Unaccompanied Minor). At Air France, there is also the service kids solo which allows children to travel under the supervision of company personnel.

At what age can a child travel alone by plane?

As with train travel, the age at which a child can travel alone by plane depends on the company which he borrows.

  • At Air France, the child must have over 4 years to travel alone on domestic or overseas flights,
  • Children over 5 years old can travel on European and/or international flights.
  • With the UM service, depending on the airline, teenagers aged 12 to 17 can also benefit from support on request.
  • Of the 12 years old, the coaching service becomes optional.

What documents should a child have to fly alone?

In addition to their boarding pass and ticket, a child traveling alone by plane must have with them: their photo ID card or his valid passport and valid visa depending on the destination. He will also be given a UM pouch to store them. Moreover, according to the government website Transport qualitiesthe documents requested often vary according to the airlines, which themselves ask for different documents depending on the age, situation and destination of the child.

In the case of a trip abroad, the child must have an authorization to leave the territory (AST), signed by one of the parents with parental authority. Remember that the family book is not an official document to be able to travel.

If your child does not have French nationality and travels outside the territory of France, he must present his passport in his name as well as a circulation document. Some foreign countries may require specific documents. So remember to check what your child needs to travel to the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What is the price of the plane ticket with an accompanying person?

Are there any additional costs to the price of the plane ticket of a child who has an accompanying person? Here again, it all depends on the airlines. For example, the Air France Kids Solo service is already included in the ticket price. On Royal Air Maroc, the price of the UM ticket is the price of an adult ticket, to which is added a supplement of 50 to 100 euros per trip depending on the destination. Check with the chosen airline to find out the exact rates that are applied.

The guide is asked to stay at the airport until the plane has taken off. If the flight is cancelled, the child can indeed be entrusted to him while waiting for a new flight. During the flight, the airlines ensure the safety and comfort of the child.

Depending on the company chosen and his destination, he can benefit from a meal, magazines, films, cartoons, etc., adapted to his age and possibly small gifts to entertain himself. Once at their destination, the child is accompanied to the person designated to pick them up. She must then prove her identity.

Kidygo, the website for travel babysitters for minors alone

In the event of a trip to a destination or less busy schedules, for specific needs during the journey or simply if personalized support for your child reassures you, the specialized site Kidygo allows you to find the ideal “travel-sitter”, according to your own criteria.

By putting parents and candidate chaperones in contact, the site makes it possible to benefit from individual supervision during air travel in France and Europe, but also by train and bus. Parents and “kidysitters” agree on the remuneration: either the price of the ticket is borne by the parents, as in most cases where the guide must also go to the same place, or a financial arrangement has been agreed.


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