Does Emirates take Unaccompanied Minors?

Children up to the age of 12 years might require extra attention. This is especially true when they are travelling alone. On Emirates, you can book unaccompanied minor service if your child will be without a guardian. But there are some conditions for availing this service. Our Flyostudio blog, will give details on how Emirates allows young passengers to travel without a guardian.  

What is Emirates Unaccompanied Minors policy?

Emirates will ensure a safe and comfortable travel for unaccompanied children up to the age of 15. You can call the airline at +1-800-777-3999 to know more about the unaccompanied minor service. Children up to the age of 11 will get this service without requesting. Under Emirates unaccompanied minor policy, a special request will have to be made with the airline if you want unaccompanied minor service for a child between 12 and 15.

The parent or guardian must stay at the airport until the flight has departed. In addition to this, they will have to provide proof of identification when collecting the child at destination. An unaccompanied minor cannot stay overnight at a connecting airport unless an adult guardian is arranged to meet and care for them at the transit point. Here are certain things you should remember about unaccompanied minors.

• The maximum connection time allowed on the itinerary is 4 hours.
• You will have to book unaccompanied minors service up to 12 hours before departure. Booking through LiveChat or local Emirates office is also possible.

Emirates may approve an itinerary where connection time is more than 4 hours. The airline should be called at +1-800-777-3999 to know how you can avail this option. Our Flyostudio executives available at +1-844-414-9223 can also suggest what you should do.

What is the age limit for Emirates child fare?

Emirates allows children up to the age of 4 to be booked on child fare. Between 5 and 11, the airline will book children on adult fare. But, unaccompanied minor service is available without any additional payment. Between the ages of 12 and 15, you can book an Emirates unaccompanied minor service by paying a fee. If the child is up to 1 year old, you can book a ticket with discounted fare. Here are certain things you should remember about booking children.

• An unaccompanied minor travelling in a different cabin will also have to be booked with adult fare.
• Depending on the nationality, the minor will be required to travel with additional documentation.

How much is the Emirates Unaccompanied Minor fee?

Emirates doesn’t charge an unaccompanied minor fee if the child is between 5 and 11. For children between 12 and 15, you will have to book this service with a fee of $50. Here are certain things you should remember about this fee.

• The fee is refundable only if the flight on which your child is booked gets cancelled.
• Passengers travelling from Japan to Dubai will get this service free of charge.

Unaccompanied minor service will also be available on a rebooked flight. Emirates can offer details about how you can make voluntary changes when you call at +1-800-777-3999. Our Flyostudio executives available at +1-844-414-9223 can also offer relevant details.