Guide to Emirates Unaccompanied Minor Rules And Policy

Your dearest little one is going to board a flight alone. Emirates will look after the special requirements of your kid on a flight. Facilitating them will be the top priority of this airline. Emirates considers unaccompanied minors a huge responsibility. Right from boarding till the guardian picks him up it will keep a close watch. Minor travel on the airline will require you to pay an Emirates unaccompanied minors fee. Our FlyoStudio blog will help you understand the criteria for availing unaccompanied minor service and the associated fee.

Can I book a 16 year old child on an Emirates flight?

Your child must be at least 5 years old because Emirates age to fly alone starts at 5. You will be able to book an unaccompanied minor service for children up to the age of 11 years. But children below the age of 5 years are not eligible for unaccompanied minor travel. Availing unaccompanied minor service is an option for children between 12 and 15 years old. You will have to call the customer support up to 12 hours before the departure to book an unaccompanied minor service. The local Emirates office or the live chat assistant of the airline can also help you with booking an unaccompanied minor. Here are several things you must remember about Emirates unaccompanied minors policy.

• Children up to the age of 11 years will receive unaccompanied minor service without charges.

• A charge will apply for booking unaccompanied minors up to the age of 15.

 There is a limit to the maximum connection time allowed when there is a connecting flight on the itinerary of an unaccompanied minor. You can consult the airline or FlyoStudio by calling +1 800 777 3999 or +1-844-414-9223 for details on what is the maximum connection time allowed for unaccompanied minors.

How much is Emirates unaccompanied minor service?

A special request will have to be made for availing minor service for children up to the age of 15. The charge is $50 for these children but the airline will not charge you for booking unaccompanied minors between the age of 5 and 11. This charge is non-refundable unless Emirates cancels, changes or delays a flight. Since this is a separate charge, the refund will also have to be applied separately. Here are the ways Emirates will offer support to your child when he or she is travelling alone.

• Priority boarding – This will help your child settle down in the plane before other passengers.

• Emirates unaccompanied minors check in desk - There is a separate check in desk for minors where an airline staff will assist him or her.

• Special diet - The airline assures you that it will take care of the dietary requirements of the child.

• Seating - A seat of their choice either an aisle or window seat will be offered. 

 On some international routes, the unaccompanied minor service will be available free of cost. You can call the airline or FlyoStudio on +1-800-777 3999 or +1-844-414-9223 to know whether you will be charged on a flight.