What is unaccompanied minor service?

Young children traveling without a parent or legal guardian are considered to be unaccompanied minors. Most airlines provide a service to assist these children from their point of departure to their final destination.

What age does my child have to be to qualify as an unaccompanied minor?

The service is mandatory for children ages 5-11 traveling without an adult. Children ages 12-15 years are not required to travel as unaccompanied minors, but the service is optional for this age group as well.

Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to travel unless accompanied by an adult.

What are the fees associated with this service?

Fee for an unaccompanied minor: £35 one way (about $71, see XE.com for current conversion rates)

Are there any flight restrictions?

• Unaccompanied minors must be 8-11 if they are on a transatlantic flight with onward transfer to another carrier in the USA or Canada.
• Unaccompanied minors are not allowed on itineraries that involve an overnight stay.
• Unaccompanied minors are not allowed on itineraries that involve a layover of more than 4 hours.

How do I book this service?

Call bmi reservations.