Children older than 5 years can travel in the Unaccompanied Minor Program of Delta airlines without an adult. The program offers support throughout the airport process, flight and eligible connections. The rules are based primarily on the age of the child and his/her itinerary.
What age can a child fly alone on Delta?
- Children under 5 years of age cannot travel in Delta without an adult.
- Delta, as well as other airlines, provides a specially designed Unaccompanied Minor Program for youngsters between 5 and 14 years old to travel independently to and from school.
- Most frequently, it is necessary for children ages 5-14 traveling alone.
- For 15–17-year-olds travelling alone, participation in this program is not required.
Can a 5-year-old fly alone on Delta?
- Yes, it is possible to fly alone as a 5-year-old from delta airlines.
- Frequently, children ages 5-7 will only be able to book eligible nonstop flights.
- They are not able to typically make independent journeys where they need to connect to other flights.
- Please bear this in mind when you are making the journey from your parents for a specific flight as there are route restrictions.
Can children ages 8 to 14 take connecting Delta flights?
- Children ages 8-14 may be allowed to travel on qualifying connecting itineraries.
- All connections should be routed in accordance with the Delta Approved Routing Rules.
- Some journeys will involve Delta connection or authorized Delta airline partners in Delta.
- Make sure that you book your entire journey through Delta before buying the ticket.
How much does Delta charge for an unaccompanied minor?
- The cost of the Unaccompanied Minor Program for Delta is $150 one way.
- This fee is charged for applicable domestic & international itineraries.
- Up to four kids may be in the care of a fee if they qualify for the program.
- The airfare and any other fee to which the child may be entitled is in addition to the unaccompanied minor fee.
How do I book a Delta unaccompanied minor flight?
- For services, please contact Delta Reservations, your parent/guardian.
- Enter the child’s age and full trip details.
- Provide the contact number of the adults who bring their kids to Delta airlines.
- Give details of the person authorised to attend the destination and collect the child with.
- Verify schedule and unaccompanied minor details prior to booking is completed.
What documents does a Delta unaccompanied minor need?
- The adult taking the child to the airport will be required to produce a “special photo” ID card or a physical photo ID card for identification.
- Parents/Guardians need to provide the appropriate contact details.
- Information for the person who will be bringing the child to the destination is needed.
- Depending on the country, the passport, visas, consent letters and/or other country-specific foreign travel documents may be required.
How does Delta protect children traveling alone?
- Help is provided by designated staff for all travel.
- The child receives a wristband which can be tracked and monitored.
- Connecting passengers who meet the requirements may be able to access Delta Sky Zone at certain airports.
- The adult has to stay at the airport until the plane departs the airport.
Can a Delta unaccompanied minor fly internationally?
- Yes, Delta does allow eligible children to fly alone to foreign countries.
- Children taking international routes will need to comply with unaccompanied minor requirements of Delta.
- There may be further entry/child-travel documentation requirements in the destination countries.
- Parents need to check before leaving: passport requirements, visa needs, consent and immigration paperwork.
- Remember the dates and routes when booking the reservation to avoid any problems at the airport.
Conclusion
The Delta Unaccompanied Minor Program provides a program for kids to travel without their parent or accompanying adult.
- Please verify the child is of the proper age for the occasion prior to making a reservation.
- See whether the booked journey is a direct one or not.
- Contact Delta to arrange the service of the required unaccompanied minors.
- Arrange transport document for child and contact number
- Make sure that the adult person authorised by you is there on the day of departure/arrival to pick/drop off his/her child.
- Check Delta needs prior to the travel date as routes and procedures may change.
Read Also: United Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy
This way the process at the airport will be smooth and parents can relax about their child’s journey.
