Unaccompanied Minor Program
Delta Air Lines is often known for delivering world-class air travel services. No matter whether an adult is traveling with the airline or a minor, the air carrier has everything under one roof to cater to the needs of all types of passengers in the best possible manner.
In fact, Delta Air Lines offer an ‘Unaccompanied Minor Program’ for children (minor) traveling alone on flights. The program ensures child safety, comfort, and a pleasant travel experience. Read on to know the features of the program like a trackable wristband, a Sky Zone lounge for kids, and above all a Delta Air Lines personnel escort for your child.
Program Details
Have a look at the basic details of the Unaccompanied Minor Program by Delta Air Lines: –
| Child Age | Travel Permitted/Not Permitted | Unaccompanied Minor Program |
| 4 Years or Younger Child (Minor) | Minor May Not Be Allowed To Travel Alone (So A Guardian of 18+ Years of Age For Accompany Is Often Needed) | N/A |
| 5 – 7 Years of Age Group` | Children May Travel On Some NonStop Flights Only (Check The Routes Info With Delta Air Lines) | $150 Fee for Each Way For Up To 4 Children At A Time |
| 8 – 14 Years of Age Group | Children May Travel On Some NonStop & Connecting Flights (Check The Routes Infor With Delta Air Lines) | $150 Fee for Each Way For Up To 4 Children At A Time |
| 15 – 17 Years of Age Group | Children May Travel On Some NonStop & Connecting Flights (Check The Routes Info With Delta Air Lines) | $150 Fee for Each Way For Up To 4 Children At A Time |
*Note* – Children under the age group of 15 – 17 years can travel like a standard passenger. And under this age group, children can provide valid ID proof to security personnel for security purposes at the airport. In case parents or guardians wish to travel along with children, you can travel as an unaccompanied minor.
Unaccompanied Minor Travel Journey with Delta Air Lines
If a child is traveling alone as an unaccompanied minor, an adult of 18+ years of age or older must accompany the minor when traveling with Delta Air Lines through the check-in process and pick up the child at the departure destination airport.
Have a brief look at the process to help your unaccompanied minor prepare for the Delta Air Lines flight: –
How to Book Tickets for Minor Under Unaccompanied Minor Program with Delta Air Lines?
To determine eligibility criteria and book a confirmed reservation for an unaccompanied minor, you must contact the Reservations department of Delta Air Lines at 800-325-8847. This would help you to know and ensure whether the travel is permitted and correctly documented or not.
When you book air tickets under Unaccompanied Minor Program for a child (minor), the adult who makes the flight reservation will be provided with a 4-digit PIN for configuration which is required to make changes to the itinerary if needed.
Get Your Minor Ready to Fly with Delta Air Lines
When the final flight travel time is near, it is advised to talk with your child about the journey and keep reminding them only to speak to Delta Air Lines representatives when needed anything on the journey. Also, keep telling and reminding your children not to leave the airport or airplane gate area at any time. In case they need to do so, then notify the Delta Air Lines crew. Prepare your child to share any special needs with the cabin staff.
For Minor Air Travel Packing, Consider and Follow These Measures: –
- Always pack enough snacks, games, books, or other entertainment sources.
- Give them a small carry-on backpack for additional comfort while traveling.
- Pack other stuff in a large checked suitcase for big items.
- Keep the ID card & contact information attached to the child’s carry-on bag or jacket for safety purposes.
Also read: Delta Airlines: Cancellation Policies, Refund Status, And Delays
Required Check-In Documents
When you reach the airport, instantly check with the Delta Airport Customer Service Agent for information regarding your child’s drop-off and pick-up. Here, you will receive a wristband for your child which you will give to your child to wear in-flight, and create a package of boarding documents along with ID proof for your child.
At the check-in point at the airport, the accompanying adult must provide the following details: –
- Photo ID
- Address (as per ID proof)
- Contact number
- Name, address, and phone number (adult meeting the unaccompanied minor at the destination)
Unaccompanied Minor Boarding & Takeoff with Delta Air Lines
A parent or guardian (18+ years of age) who is accompanying the child must take the unaccompanied minor to the departure gate and remain until the flight takes off from the ground.
In case your child is going to connect through another city, then the child will be aided by a Delta or business partner employee for the safety purposes of the minor.
- Delta Air Lines suggests that the child must be seated in the rear of the aircraft to be near a flight attendant for safety.
- For questions or concerns, you can directly contact Delta Air Lines at 800-325-8847 for these locations U.S./Canada/Guam/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands.
Delta Sky Zone
In case your child has a connecting flight through these locations Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, New York (JFK), Los Angeles, Memphis, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, or Seattle, Delta Air Lines offers Delta Sky Zones for the entertainment purposes of your child. Additionally, under these children-only areas, minors flying alone can wait for accompanying connections, use complimentary phones to contact parents/guardians, and utilize activities like books, toys, and video games. On the Delta Fights, your child will always have airline staff members nearby for any help if needed to feel secure and comfortable with Delta representatives.
Unaccompanied Minor Pick-Up Instructions
A valid ID proof must be always given along with the signature of the person meeting the child for the pick-up at the airport to maintain safety. Delta Air Lines will not allow the minor to meet anyone other than the person designated for pick-up in documents. A parent or guardian should report to the destination at the airport at least 2 hours before the scheduled flight arrival to obtain a gate pass for a smooth experience.
- In case the pick-up person at the destination changes, then you would require to call Delta at 800-325-8847 to provide the new information as an accompanying adult.
- Upon arrival at the destination airport, if someone other than the documented accompanying person check-in to pick up the child, a Delta Air Lines representative will contact the original accompanying adult to confirm the identification of the pickup person at the destination airport to ensure the safety of the child.
- The accompanying adult/pickup person must have a gate pass to pick up the unaccompanied minor at the gate.
- At the point of departure at the airport, the accompanying adult must remain at the gate until the flight is off on the ground.
Unaccompanied Minor Program Fees & Rules
The fee structure of the Unaccompanied Minor Program is around $150 USD/CAD/EUR for minor passengers (guardians) each way with CAD and EUR. This is used when the child has a departing flight from Canada or Europe. This fee structure applies to travelers (minors) within the USA, as well as on other International flights on both nonstop and connecting flights along with the ticketed adult fare.
- $150 fee is compulsory for children under the age group of 5-14, and for 15-17 years of children. But this fee only applies if the guardian chooses to register in the unaccompanied minor program
- The Unaccompanied Minor Program fee covers up to 4 children at one time. For say, if multiple children, like 2 – 3 siblings, are traveling together, this rule applies.
- The fee can be paid for either a one-way trip or round-trip at the time of check-in or in advance by calling the crew of Delta Air Lines.