How do I book a flight for an unaccompanied child, and what travel documents are required?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 23 days ago
TL;DR
A child needs their own passport and a ticket matching its details. For a child flying alone, confirm the airline’s unaccompanied-minor service directly, as availability and document rules vary by carrier.
What the community said
If a child struggles with take-off, landing, or airport queues, consider a private ground transfer instead of flying. This option was chosen specifically because the child did not tolerate flights well.
24 days ago private ground transfer
Airlines may offer a dedicated unaccompanied-minor service for children traveling without parents. Ask the specific carrier whether notarized consent is required when you personally hand the child over to airline staff.
25 days ago unaccompanied-minor service
Book the child’s ticket using the details from the child’s own passport, which is required even for infants. Check the spelling and document number before paying: Aeroflot ticket corrections can be difficult and may involve a fee.
26 days ago Aeroflot