What is the policy on Alaska Airlines for Booking Children?

If you are booking a child between the ages of 13 years and 17 years on an Alaska Airlines flight, unaccompanied minor service is optional. But you will have to avail the unaccompanied minor service for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years. In this Flyostudio blog, we will disclose Alaska Airlines unaccompanied minor policy.

Do I have to pay a Fee for Booking Children on Flights?

The unaccompanied minor service comes at a cost. To know more about the fee you’ll have to bear, you can call Alaska Airlines at +1-800-252-7522 OR 1-844-414-9223. You’re supposed to pay a fee because the child may need extra care, and in some situation’s medical attention. A complimentary meal is also offered to an unaccompanied minor. If you have opted for unaccompanied minor service, your child will get early boarding and special safety instructions from the cabin crew. Here is a breakdown of Alaska Airlines unaccompanied minor fee which will be applicable each way.

• For children between 5 and 7 years - The unaccompanied minor fees are $50 for all flights.
• For children between 8 and 12 years - The fee is $75 for a connecting flight and $50 for non-stop and direct flights.
• For children between 13 and 17 years - The fee is $75 for a connecting flight and $50 for non-stop and direct flights.

Make sure you know the policy around unaccompanied children if you want to book your child on an Alaska Airlines flight. You can call Alaska Airlines at +1-800-252-7522. Feel free to call Flyostudio at +1-844-414-9223.

Is it Booking Children on Alaska Airlines Safe?

The safety of unaccompanied children is considered paramount on Alaska Airlines. To make sure that your child is easily identified as an Alaska Airlines unaccompanied minor, Alaska will provide a lanyard and a wristband. The airline will also verify the age of your child by checking the passport, he is carrying. Here are the other precautions Alaska Airlines takes to ensure safety of an unaccompanied minor.

• Alaska Airlines limits the number of unaccompanied minors on a flight to ensure they are taken care of well.
• Child guests are not taken when there is apprehension that a weather disturbance will cause a diversion.
• Alaska requires the presence of a guardian for escorting to or from the gate. The guardian must collect an escort pass. The guardian must also be in the boarding area till the flight has departed.

Alaska Airlines makes sure your child gets to the destination safe and sound. To know more about how it prioritizes child safety and security, you can call Alaska Airlines at +1-800-252-7522. You can also discuss an issue regarding child travel with us. To do so call us at +1-844-414-9223.