American
Airlines is a major airline in the United States and also known as AA. The
trust of 200 million passengers makes AA the world’s biggest airline. American
Airlines flies to 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. With more than
6,800 flights per day, AA provides its premium services to customers from all
around the globe. The regional service of the airline operates under the brand
name of American Eagle. To handle the world’s largest airline, a large team of
130,000 people is also required. Because of its massive presence in the
aviation industry, American Airlines Group is part of the S&P 500 index. To
provide only the best services to its customers, American Airlines has flexible
policies. Experience the premium service of the number one airline of the
aviation industry, book tickets easily through American Airlines Reservations.
In
this blog- read about the ‘Unaccompanied Minor Policy’ of American Airlines.
Unaccompanied Minor Policy
Children
younger than the age of 15 who are traveling alone will consider as an
unaccompanied minor. However, children younger than the age of 5 are not
allowed to travel alone in any situation.
American
Airlines does not provide service of Unaccompanied Minor on these routes:
• If the route includes a connection to/from
another airline, including codeshare and Oneworld partners
• In the case of ground/co-terminal
connections (A young unaccompanied flier under 15 years, can’t use ground transportation
alone)
• In the case of the last flight of the day
from the final connection city, unless it’s the only scheduled flight offered
• In the case of overnight connecting flights
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AA guidelines for kids traveling
alone
·
The
airline will not accept children younger than the age of 5 to travel alone in
any situation.
·
Children
between the ages of 5-7 are allowed to travel on non-stop or direct flights
only.
·
Children
between the ages of 8 to 14 can travel on any nonstop or direct flight.
·
Children
between the ages of 15 to 17 don’t have to use the unaccompanied minor service,
but it’s still available to them.
Children
can travel in any connecting flight through:
Charlotte,
Washington Reagan, D.C., Dallas Forth Worth, TX (DFW), New York, NY (JFK and
LGA), Los Angeles, CA (LAX), Miami, FL (MIA), Chicago, IL (ORD), Philadelphia,
PA (PHL) and Phoenix, AZ (PHX).
Note:
Children 2-14 years old can travel as an 'Unaccompanied minor' with someone who
is at least 16 years old or older.
Required documents for check-in at
the airport
·
On
the day of departure, Parents or guardians need to fill-up the unaccompanied
minor form and other important documents at the airport ticket counter. That
form must remain with the children during the flight.
·
Age
proof (such as birth certificate, passport) of the unaccompanied minor is
required.
·
A
security pass from the airport ticket counter is a must escort the minor
through security to the gate.
Pick-up
Within
the USA:-
·
Adult,
who is picking up the child must show a government-issued photo ID when he/she
pick up an unaccompanied minor.
·
Get
a security pass from the ticket counter to meet the child at the gate.
·
AA
will allow only the mentioned adult by the parents to pick-up the child.
·
If
there is any change, inform the customer service about the change.
Outside
the USA:-
·
On
some airports, parents or guardians may not be able to escort the minor through
security. Instead, after they check-in, an AA representative will escort them
to their gate and supervise them until the flight departs.
·
Anyone
under the age of 18 traveling internationally without both parents may be
required to present a Letter of Consent.
American
Airlines created its policies in a manner to provide maximum security and
comfort for its passengers. Let your child travel without any tension, book
your tickets through American Reservations now and avail great deals.