Can a minor travel alone from Washington?

Question

My sister wants to come visit us from washington. We live in San Diego. We have heard around that she can't travel alone. she is 14 goin on 15. she will be flyin through alaska airlines... can anyone answer my question?

Answer 1

I flew to San Diego from Washington and I'm 13. And I was alone.

EDIT: At the time I flew, I was like... 11?

Answer 2

Airline rules for Children

The best site is http://www.airsafe.com/kidsafe/kidrules....

But there are many others.  Here is a quote.

You must contact the airline directly before purchasing a ticket for an unaccompanied minor.

Most airlines allow unaccompanied minors to travel on their flights, but have special restrictions, so please check with the airline to confirm specific policies.

Age restrictions vary by airline. In general, children under the age of 5 may never travel alone.

Most airlines require unaccompanied minors services for children ages 5-14, and some even require it up through age 17.

Additional fees apply (approximately $25 - $90 each way) and can be paid at check-in.

For security reasons, most airlines do not allow unaccompanied minors to travel on the last connecting flight of the day.

The specific flights which may be allowed vary by airline, so check directly with them prior to making a reservation.

But if your sister is precocious you can just put her on the plane.  They are not going to give you any static about her if she acts properly and seems to know what she is doing.

Answer 3

children travel alone all the time, they are called UM's or Unaccompanied Minors. The parents have to buy the ticket and arrange for an adult to pick them up. There are probably consent forms involved.

Answer 4

13-17 Optional $75 USD/CAD each way

if service requested

(for up to 3 travelers) No departures

between

9pm and 5am.

Gate escort/ Guardian contacts Required

Answer 5

yep as long as ur parnts don't mind

Answer 6

she can but the parents need to give there consent

Answer 7

Yes, she can - and gate escorts will be provided for her, too: http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/help/fa...

Since she's 14, you aren't obligated to pay the unaccompanied minor fee, but someone will still meet your sister at the gate to help her find her next flight, if needed.

Hope that helps. :)

Answer 8

im pretty sure