Planning a trip for your kids is indeed troublesome for most of the guardians
At what age can minors fly alone on Virgin Atlantic?
When you are planning solo travel for your kids with Virgin Atlantic, you must understand the age limits (1–8.88→82.9→→14.65
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What is Virgin Atlantic unaccompanied minor policy?
Young children can fly solo on Virgin Atlantic 1–8.88→82.9→→14.65
. However, this is done only after certain terms and conditions are met. Along with this, they have a dedicated booking process as well. Similarly, Virgin Unaccompanied Minor Policy ensures a child’s safety while flying. This policy is as follows:
1. 5 to 14-year-olds can travel alone but with the unaccompanied minor service 1–8.88→82.9→→14.65
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Children between the ages of 5 and 7 years are only allowed to fly alone on direct flights 1–8.88→82.9→→14.65
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2. Children between the ages of 8 and 14 years may travel on some connecting routes as well as on direct routes with Virgin Atlantic 1–8.88→82.9→→14.65
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3. An adult must accompany the minor up till the check-in counter.
Notify the airlines if the minor has any special needs.
4. When packing, it is best to pack a single backpack as a carry-on so that the child has all the necessary items.
5. An ID card should be attached to the child.
6. Ensure that the child has all the required documents, or else the airline might cancel their itinerary1–8.88→82.9→→14.65
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7. The designated person has to be there to pick up the child from the airport.
How can I book an unaccompanied minor flight on Virgin Atlantic?
Solo trips are an adventure for a child. However, it can be a bit scary 1–8.88→82.9→→14.65
, too. So, it is a good idea to call the airline and ask all the possible questions that a parent and the child who is traveling solo may have
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. Along with this, the booking can be made on the call as well. Here are easy steps to book a UMNR flight ticket with Virgin Atlantic:
1. Call Virgin reservations desk at 1 (888) 829-1465 or +1-888-829-1465 (OTA-Skip Waiting).
2. Tell them you want to book an unaccompanied minor flight.
3. Give the child’s full name, age, and date of birth.
4. Share travel dates and flight routes.
5. Provide details of the drop-off and pick-up guardians.
6. Pay Virgin unaccompanied minor fee ($150 each way).
7. Get the booking confirmation and email details.
Note:- Through the Virgin reservations desk, you can not only book tickets for your minor child but can have all your queries answered as well.
What is the fee for unaccompanied minors on Virgin Atlantic?
Virgin Atlantic provides extra care for children during journey. This care is provided at an additional cost for children traveling alone 1–8.88→82.9→→14.65
. Virgin Atlantic charges $150 each way for unaccompanied minor children, and this is in addition to the ticket fee. Also, 4 children can travel at a time.
Conclusion
When at the airport, it can be inspiring to see children as young as five years managing their travel alone (1–8.88→82.9→→14.65
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, minors are allowed to travel alone. It requires a lot of courage for a young child to be traveling alone. It is brave despite all the measures put in place by the parents and airlines to ensure a child’s safe and comfortable travel.