How to Book the Air France Unaccompanied Minor Travel Service?

Air France, a top-rated airline, offers the Kids Solo Program, which can be booked by parents for their children's safe travel from one destination to another. This program includes all the assistance a minor may need, from boarding the flight to landing at the destination and handing them over to an authorized guardian at the airport. Parents looking forward to making travel arrangements for their kid to travel alone on the Air France flight should familiarize themselves with the airline's Unaccompanied Minor Travel Details. This context includes all the important policies, guidelines, requirements, and booking procedures for an unaccompanied minor to travel on an Air France flight. 

What is Air France Unaccompanied Minor Policy?

The policies introduced by Air France for unaccompanied minors to travel on a plane are mentioned here:

• The unaccompanied minor must be booked with Air France through the Kids Solo program.
• The "Kids Solo" program is exclusively available for domestic and international travel. 
• The parents and an authorized guardian can only reserve the seats for an unaccompanied minor traveling with Air France. 
• Legal documents for identification should be submitted by the parent or guardian for dropping and picking off the unaccompanied minor.
• For domestic flights, unaccompanied minor travel is offered for children between the ages of 4 and 17.
• The age group of 5 and 17 are offered for international flights to book an unaccompanied minor. 
• The charges for the unaccompanied minor will be subject to imposed based on the age of the child and the destination reserved. 
• A representative will accompany the kid from check-in to the boarding process on the aircraft and assist when the flight lands at the destination. 
• Continuous supervision will be provided to the unaccompanied minor on board. 
• In case of sudden delays or flight cancellations, the unaccompanied minor will be supervised by the Air France executive at all times, and priority will be given to rescheduling the flight at no additional cost. 
• Air France also offers special assistance to unaccompanied minors with disabilities, which must be communicated with an official while making the reservation.  
• The web check-in for unaccompanied minors starts 30 hours earlier than the boarding time. 

Travel Conditions, Guidelines, Rules & Requirements under Air France Unaccompanied Minor?

Prior to arranging an unaccompanied minor flight ticket for your child with Air France, all the conditions, rules, and regulations that you must be aware of are listed down below:

• The minor must meet the age criteria to travel alone on the Air France flight and be eligible for the benefits. 
• The parent/guardian must complete an "Unaccompanied Minor travel form" and submit it during the child's airport check-in.
• The parent/guardian must arrive at the airport with the child in advance of the boarding time to ensure that the security and check-in process are completed smoothly. A 30-minute arrival window prior to boarding time is a must. 
• On completing online check-in for the unaccompanied minor, the issued document must be printed and presented at the check-in counter at the airport. 
• The person picking up the unaccompanied minor from the arrival destination should be 18 and above and possess valid authorization documents. 
• An unaccompanied minor will not have access to the lounges at the airport. 
• Check in the bag for your child, which cannot be carried by themselves. 
• The parent/guardian must wait at the airport until the flight's departure is confirmed. 

What are the Air France Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Service Fee, Charge & Cost?

The cost of booking a ticket for an unaccompanied minor with Air France depends on the destination, travel duration, and the minor's age. The "Kid Solo Program" consists of all the charges for providing services to an unaccompanied minor from the check-in point to handling the child to an authorized person after landing at the destination. Around 50 € to 150 will be charged at Air France for a direct flight to book your minor on a solo flight. 

What are the ticket booking procedures for minors on Air France?

A ticket can be booked for your minor to travel alone with Air France by using their site or contacting an agent. Both of these procedures are explained here to review:

Online Booking Procedure for Unaccompanied Minors 

The website allows the option to search for flights from and to any destination by selecting the passengers as adults or those of any age group. By selecting the suitable option, the required booking page for unaccompanied minors will be guided. The following are the steps one must adhere to for smooth booking:

• Start by entering the destination and date requirement on Air France's homepage,
• Then, select the age group of your child on the "Passenger's column,
• Select the preferred travel class and click the "Search Flights" key,
• Now, the "Kids Flying Solo Program" window will pop on the screen where you must tap the "Continue" button to accept,
• Next, you will be transferred to the flight availability page, where you have to select a flight option to proceed,
• Select the program option on the new page depending on the inclusions you want for your unaccompanied minor during the journey,
• Now start with entering the traveler's details as mentioned on the page,
• Put the details of the person dropping the minor at the airport and picking them up from the arrival airport,
• After that, reach the final page and make payment for the booking, and your child will be booked with Air France to travel alone,
• The e-ticket of the unaccompanied minor will be delivered by email. 

Offline Booking Procedure for Unaccompanied Minors 

If a parent or guardian is not able to book their child through the website to travel alone with Air France, they must approach the reservation desk for the travel requirements. The Air France official will take responsibility for reserving an unaccompanied minor on a suitable flight. One must clearly deliver all the requirements to the official regarding the unaccompanied minor travel. By collecting all the details of the child, the person dropping the child at the airport and receiving them from the destination will reserve the ticket. The flight ticket will be shared on the email address by Air France, and the guidance will be available 24 hours. Assistance for the unaccompanied minor reservation is available at 800-237-2747.