Unaccompanied Minor Travel Guide (2026)
Complete guide to sending children on flights alone. Compare UM fees, age requirements, and policies across 10 major airlines including Delta, United, American, Southwest, JetBlue, Alaska, Spirit, Frontier, British Airways, and Lufthansa.
What Is Unaccompanied Minor Service?
Airlines offer supervised travel programs for children flying without a parent or guardian. Staff escort children through the airport, monitor them during the flight, and ensure safe handoff to the designated pickup person.