Delta’s Unaccompanied Minor Policy, also called the “Unaccompanied Minor Program,” gives kids ages 5 to 14 who are traveling alone on foreign or domestic planes extra help. The unattended Minor Program provides wristbands with barcodes that can be tracked, access to SkyZone lounge services at certain airports, and a Delta escort to make travel safe and easy for alone minors.
Some Rules for Unaccompanied Minors on Delta
- The Unaccompanied Minor program is required for children between 5 and 14 years old who are not traveling with an adult who is at least 18 years old.
- For children between 15 and 17 years old, the service is optional.
- Children age 5–7 can only fly on nonstop trips.
- Children ages 8–14 can travel on both direct and connecting trips, but they can only connect to another Delta Airlines flight or a Delta Connections, KLM, or Air France flight.
- Unaccompanied minors can fly on both local and foreign flights.
- The Delta Unaccompanied Minor fee is USD 150 per way and covers up to 4 children traveling together. This is in addition to the adult paid price that applies to each Unaccompanied Minor.
- Unaccompanied Minors will not be accepted If:
- The day’s last flight with a connection.
- On red-eye trips, or flights between 9 pm and 5 am, unless:
- An international flight.
- A domestic flight of 2 hours or less.
- A flight from/to Hawaii and Alaska.
- It is the only connecting flight of the day on the market.
- The Unaccompanied Minor service can be booked online or over the phone (through Delta Airlines or a travel provider). If you book online, you must call on Delta Airlines Customer Care number to give information about your child’s flight, the person who will bring the child to the airport, and the person who will meet your child at the target airport.
- All Unaccompanied Minors will be given a wristband that can be tracked, a Delta escort, and entry to the Sky Zone bar in certain places.
- You must know about Delta Airlines Name Correction Policy.
Delta Unaccompanied Minor Travel Program Booking
The Delta Unaccompanied Minor policy says that you can book Delta’s program for unaccompanied minors online or over the phone (through Delta Airlines or a travel planner). If you book online, you must call Delta at Customer Care Number to let them know you bought a ticket for your child and give them the following information:
- Name, date, and number of your child’s trip.
- The name, address, and phone number of the parent or legal guardian who will bring your child to the airport and meet your child there.
When you book, you’ll get a 4-digit PIN that you’ll need to make any changes to your schedule.
Here are Delta Unaccompanied Minor Travel Guidelines
- Documents, Check-in, and Formalities
- Boarding and Takeoff
- Delta Sky Zone
- Pick-up and Arrival
Documents, Check-in, and Formalities
After getting to the airport, find a Delta Customer Service Agent for help.
- Your child will be given a tag to wear on the trip.
- Someone from Delta will get your child’s boarding pass and ID ready.
- Must Check Out Delta Airlines Check-In Policy.
Boarding and Takeoff
- The child under 18 must be with a parent or adult guardian at the exit point.
- Parents or adult guardians must stay at the airport until the flight leaves.
- Your child will be taken to the plane by a Delta employee.
- Your child will meet the Delta crew and learn about the safety features.
- Your child will be placed near a flight worker in the back of the plane.
Delta Sky Zone
Delta Sky Zones will be available for fun for unaccompanied minors who are changing flights in New York (JFK), Seattle, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Memphis, Los Angeles, Detroit, Cincinnati, or Atlanta. These lounges are just for kids. They can call their parents or guardians, play with toys and computer games, and read books while they wait for their next trip. There will always be someone from Delta there to make your child feel safe and relaxed.
Pick Up and Arrival
- Be at the airport where your child’s flight will land before it does.
- Bring signed identification papers with you.
- Get a pass to get in.
- Wait for your child at the gate where people come in.
Are There Any Fees for Delta Unaccompanied Minors?
Delta’s fee for a child who is traveling alone is USD/CAD/EUR 150 each way (CAD and Euro when leaving from Canada or Europe). This fee applies to both direct and connecting trips. The program/service fee is on top of the adult price on the ticket.
- Children ages 5 to 14 must take part in the Unaccompanied Minor Travel Program. The service doesn’t have to be booked by 15–17-year-olds. But the service fee will be charged if the service is booked.
- The fee for traveling as an unaccompanied minor covers up to four children who are traveling together.
- The Unaccompanied Minor Travel Service Fee can be paid in advance by phone or at check-in.
FAQs
Does Delta Airlines Allow Unaccompanied Minors on Their Flights?
Yes, Delta lets unaccompanied children fly on both local and international trips. Here are some important things to keep in mind:
- A person who is at least 18 years old must be with children younger than 5 years old.
- Delta’s Unaccompanied Minor travel program is required for kids between the ages of 5 and 14 unless they are traveling with an adult rider who is at least 18 years old.
- Children ages 15–17 can choose whether or not to use Delta’s Unaccompanied Minor Travel service.
- Children ages 5–7 can only fly on planes that don’t stop.
How Do I Book an Unaccomplished Minor Travel Service?
Delta’s service for kids who are traveling alone can be booked online or over the phone. If you reserve online, call and give the name and details of your child’s flight, as well as the full contact information of the person who will take your child to the airport and the person who will pick your child up at the target airport.
What Documents Are Required for Availing an Unaccomplished Minor Travel Service?
At the airport desk, the person who brought the child to the airport must show the following papers and information:
- Valid identification papers.
- Full contact information, including the cell phone number of the person taking the child to the airport and the cell phone number of the person who will pick up the child at the target airport.
How Much are the Fees for Unaccompanied Minors?
Delta charges USD/CAD/EUR 150 per way for a child who is traveling alone. The fee is CAD in Canada and EUR in Europe. If up to four children are traveling together, the fee can cover all of them.
What is Delta’s Unaccompanied Minor’s Age?
Children between the ages of 5 and 14 can fly as Unaccompanied Minors on both local and foreign flights, but only if the Unaccompanied Minor service is booked. If not, they must be with a person who is at least 18 years old and is an adult.
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