What is unaccompanied minor service?
Young children traveling without a parent or legal guardian are considered unaccompanied minors. Most airlines provide a service to assist these children from their point of departure to their final destination.
What age does my child have to be to qualify as an unaccompanied minor?
The service is mandatory for children ages 5-12 traveling without an adult. Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to travel unless accompanied by an adult.
What are the fees associated with this service?
Contact MDLR for fee information.
Are there any flight restrictions?
Unaccompanied minors should be able to communicate either in English or in any regional language. An Indemnity Bond must be signed by parent/guardian of the minor at the time of reservation. The unaccompanied minor will be introduced to the in-flight crew before commencement of the flight. Persons other than those mentioned in the Special Handling Instructions Forms will not be allowed to be taken charge of the unaccompanied minor, unless such persons are known to the officers in charge and the relationship with the parent/guardian is established.
How do I book this service
Unaccompanied minor service must be booked at the time of reservation. Call the MDLR Airlines reservations center at 1 800-103-1800.
