Sending your child on a flight alone can be stressful, but Alaska Airlines has a comprehensive unaccompanied minor program to ensure young travelers are safe and cared for throughout their journey.
Age Requirements
Alaska Airlines accepts unaccompanied minors under the following guidelines:
- Ages 5-7: Must use UM service on nonstop flights only
- Ages 8-12: UM service required on all flights
- Ages 13-17: UM service is optional but recommended
- Children under 5 cannot travel as unaccompanied minors
Unaccompanied Minor Fees
Alaska Airlines charges a fee for unaccompanied minor service:
- $50 per child, each way for nonstop flights
- Fee covers supervision and escort services
- Fee applies per child (not per booking)
How to Book
To book an unaccompanied minor on Alaska Airlines:
- Call Alaska Airlines reservations at 1-800-252-7522
- UM service cannot be booked online
- Provide complete contact information for both pickup and drop-off adults
- Adults must present valid photo ID at check-in and pickup
What's Included
Alaska Airlines UM service includes:
- Priority boarding
- Escort through security (with gate pass)
- Flight attendant supervision during flight
- Escort to designated adult at destination
- Special UM identification wristband
Check-in and Boarding
On the day of travel:
- Arrive at least 2 hours before departure
- Adult must accompany child to the gate
- Complete required UM paperwork
- Adult must wait at the gate until the plane departs
FAQs
Can my child bring food on the plane?
Yes, snacks and meals can be packed for your child. Alaska also provides complimentary snacks.
What if the flight is delayed?
Alaska Airlines will contact emergency contacts provided. The child remains supervised until pickup.