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AS "UNACCOMPANIED MINOR"
with mandatory chaperone service.
Direct flights only
HOW TO FLY A 5-7 Y.0.
PROS
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Safe: child is never alone. Parents required to accompany minor to/from gate, airline's chaperone available during flight and connectinon.
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Airline takes care of child in case of flight changes or delays.
CONS
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Only limited eligible flights are allowed
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A chaperone fee applies each way
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Special booking proceedure required
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Full Unaccompanied minor chaperone service will be provided by the airline for a fee. Guardians will be required to accompany the child through the security to the gate where they will meet the chaperone. UMs are typically seated in the last row of the aircraft where the crew can easily look after them. Only nonstop or direct flights allowed (direct flight has a stop but no plane change). The airline will make accompodations for the minor in case of flight delays / changes. Only "eligible" flighs are allowed. For more details see individual airlines rules (upgrade to Full version required).