Understanding Delta Airlines' Unaccompanied Minor Policy

Are you planning to send your child to their grandparents' home but busy with office work? If yes, then you’re at the right place. Delta Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy allows children to travel alone on flights. This program ensures the safety and comfort of the child. In this article, you’ll understand the rules for unaccompanied minors, ways to book flights, and the fee structure.

What are the Unaccompanied Minor Rules for Delta Airlines?

Delta Airlines is known for providing the best service across the different corners of the world. Whether you’re an adult or want to send your children to a different destination alone, Delta provides an unaccompanied service so that you’re children reach their final destination securely. You must know the Delta Airlines Unaccompanied Minor rules before booking the flights.

• This program is only eligible for children aged 5 to 17; children aged 4 and below cannot travel alone on the flight.
• Children aged 5 to 7 may travel on some non-stop connecting flights.
• For children whose ages are 8 to 14 can travel on some non-stop and connecting flights.
• Delta allows children aged 15 to 17 to travel non-stop and connect flights. However, they can fly as a standard passenger.
• You must make accommodations for picking up and dropping off the children from the airport for safety measures.
• When booking flights, you must provide a 4-digit PIN configuration to make itinerary changes.
• If the designated person changes, inform the airline in advance; otherwise, your child will not be released.

How Do I Book a Delta Flight for an Unaccompanied Minor?

While booking a flight for the children, it is necessary to ensure their proper safety. If your children are also flying alone for the first time, then you must read the booking procedure to avoid any inconvenience in the future.

To book a Delta Airlines flight for children, you have to visit the official website, call customer service, or go to an airport. You can follow any one of the given methods below.

• Online Booking: You can make an online booking by visiting the official website of Delta Airlines and providing the booking details accurately, such as origin and departure city, return and departure date, and number of passengers. While filling in the passenger info, provide the DOB accurately and fill in the designated person details.
• Through Customer Service: If you can’t make flight bookings for Delta Airlines Unaccompanied Minors, simply dial customer service at 800-221-1212 and tell the agent to make flight bookings for children. The agent will ask for the booking details and the details of the designated person. After providing the details, proceed to the payment option, and you’ll receive a confirmation receipt for the flight booking via email or SMS.
• At the Airport: You can make flight bookings for unaccompanied minors by reaching the ticket counter or kiosk. You must meet the assistant and provide booking details such as travel dates, routes, number of children, and DOB. Ensure to give accurate information about a designated person who’ll pick up the children from the airport.

What Documents Does a Child Need to Fly With Delta?

When you reach the airport, you have to meet the Delta Airlines customer agent regarding unaccompanied minor flight booking. You’ll have to provide all the relevant documents consisting of children and designated details. The agent will give you a wristband to track your children on a flight. Here are the essential documents you have to provide.

• Photo ID including passport and license, etc
• Correct address as registered in the ID
• The contact number of the designated person and an adult who’ll drop the child at the airport
• Name the address of the adult meeting the unaccompanied minor at their destination. 

How Much is Delta's Unaccompanied Minor Fee?

Delta Airlines charges an unaccompanied minor fee, typically around 150 USD/EUR/CAD for each way. This fee applies to domestic and international flights, including connecting and non-connecting flights. However, this fee applies to 4 children who are siblings and traveling alone on the same flight. The adults can pay the fee at the time of check-in.

Conclusion

Booking flights is not difficult, but when it comes to children's security and comfort, don’t worry. Delta Airlines provides a special service for children aged 5 to 17 who want to travel alone on the flight after paying an additional 150 USD/EUR/CAD and the ticket fee. Adults can book flights for Delta Airlines Unaccompanied Minors by visiting the official website, calling customer service, or going to the airport. For any guidance and flight bookings, you can reach Delta customer service at +800-221-1212 to resolve your queries.