X
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
EnglishFilipino
Product GuideSign in
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy
    • Delivery
    • Losing a Baby
    • Project Sidekicks
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler Years
    • Preschool Age
    • Kids
    • Preteen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • News
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Health & Wellness
    • Diseases & Injuries
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • K-12
    • Special Education Needs
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Celebrities
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Home
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Money
  • Become a VIP
  • COVID-19
  • Press Room
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023

10 Safety tips for children traveling alone

3 min read
10 Safety tips for children traveling alone

It is a little known fact, but did you know that kids can fly alone? Not all airlines allow it, but most airlines do.

It is a little known fact, but did you know that kids can fly alone? Not all airlines allow it, but most airlines do.

According to AirSafe.com, most airlines have a minimum age for their unaccompanied child service, typically five, and a maximum age, typically 12.

Some parents might balk at the idea of sending their child to fly alone, but a lot of parents are surprisingly okay with it, especially if they trust that their children can take care of themselves.

Either way, there are important things to remember when you decide to let your children go on a plane ride alone. AirSafe.com offers ten of them:

1. Consider the child’s maturity.

Without the company of a guardian, a child will be left to his or own devices, and it’s important that that child is mature enough to handle any situation that may arise and that they be able to make sound decisions on their own.

2. Coordinate with whoever is picking up the child.

“Make sure that whoever is picking up the child knows all the relevant details of the child's trip and is able to contact either you or the airline to confirm the arrival time of the flight,” says AirSafe.com. “The person picking up the child should also have identification that exactly matches the information that you supplied the airline.”

3. Tell your child what to expect during the flight.

Walk a child through the things that the will likely encounter during the trip, such as how to find his seat and what to ask the flight attendants should they need anything. This will make the whole experience easy for them.

 4. Discuss appropriate behavior.

Because your child will be in the company of strangers, it’s better that they know how they should behave inside the cabin. They should also know when a passenger is being rude to them or acting in an inappropriate way.

5. Request appropriate seating.

“Request to have your child seated in a row without any other passengers, or with at least one empty seat between the child and the next passenger,” says AirSafe.

6. Review airline policies.

Each airline has their own rules and regulations when it comes to unaccompanied children and how they accommodate them. Make sure you review them carefully before sending your child off.

7. Take extra precautions for connecting flights.

“If the child has to change planes, make sure that the airline has an adequate process for supervising the child when traveling between gates or while in waiting area.”

8. Spend extra time at the airport.

This is for those times when an airline makes last minute changes. Be there when it happened so you can help come up with solutions and provide your child assistance.

9. Identify lead flight attendant.

If your child is in a bigger aircraft, make sure that at least one flight attendant knows that there is an unaccompanied child there.

10. Escort the child to the seat.

If it’s possible, you should personally see your child to his or her seat.

“If there is anything about the seating situations or about nearby passengers that do not meet with your approval, contact the lead flight attendant or a gate agent to help deal with the situation.”

Partner Stories
Boys Need Protection, Too
Boys Need Protection, Too
What causes jaundice in newborn babies?
What causes jaundice in newborn babies?

READ: Unaccompanied minor endured 30 minutes of sexual harassment on plane

If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below or check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful parenting news and tips . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest from theAsianparent.com Philippines!

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

James Martinez

Become a Contributor

  • Home
  • /
  • Child Safety
  • /
  • 10 Safety tips for children traveling alone
Share:
  • Parents' Guide: 17 things na hindi dapat gawin sa newborn baby

    Parents' Guide: 17 things na hindi dapat gawin sa newborn baby

  • Newborn Guide: 5 Effective methods of burping your baby

    Newborn Guide: 5 Effective methods of burping your baby

  • Parent's Guide: How to protect your child from accidental poisoning?

    Parent's Guide: How to protect your child from accidental poisoning?

  • Parents' Guide: 17 things na hindi dapat gawin sa newborn baby

    Parents' Guide: 17 things na hindi dapat gawin sa newborn baby

  • Newborn Guide: 5 Effective methods of burping your baby

    Newborn Guide: 5 Effective methods of burping your baby

  • Parent's Guide: How to protect your child from accidental poisoning?

    Parent's Guide: How to protect your child from accidental poisoning?

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Baby Names
    • Delivery
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Advice for Parenting Kids
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Local celebs
    • Celebrities
    • Money
    • News
  • FAMILY & HOME
    • Couples
    • Weekend & Holiday Guide
    • Health
  • Building a BakuNation
    • More
      • TAP Community
      • Advertise With Us
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Contributor


    • Singapore flag Singapore
    • Thailand flag Thailand
    • Indonesia flag Indonesia
    • Philippines flag Philippines
    • Malaysia flag Malaysia
    • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
    • India flag India
    • Vietnam flag Vietnam
    • Australia flag Australia
    • Japan flag Japan
    • Nigeria flag Nigeria
    • Kenya flag Kenya
    © Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
    About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
    • Tools
    • Articles
    • Feed
    • Poll

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    theAsianparent heart icon
    Nais naming magpadala ng notification sa'yo tungkol sa latest news at update sa pag-aalaga ng baby at kanilang kalusugan.