How Do I Book Unaccompanied Minors on Etihad?

Are you sure you want your kid to travel alone? You can’t think of leaving a minor unaccompanied if he or she is below 5 years. But if your kid is 5 to 11 years old and you are confident that you can leave him or her alone, Etihad Airways is all set to take care of the child. Those up to 17 traveling alone will be considered unaccompanied minors. As per Etihad Airways unaccompanied minor policy, a request form must be submitted for children from 6 to 17 years traveling alone. You must wait for the airline confirm. A confirmation will come within 24 hours of submitting the request. Here are a few things Etihad Airways wants you to keep in mind.

• Take a print out of the request form as you will have to submit it at airport on the day of travel.
• Procedures of airport must be completed at least 2 hours before departure.

Submission of request form must be at least 24 hours before departure. On the day of travel, a host will accompany the child until they board a flight. Flyostudio may be reached on +1-844-414-9223 for details of the assistance provided to unaccompanied minor. Our blog will provide details on the services offered to unaccompanied minors. 

What is Etihad Airways Unaccompanied Minors Policy?

Itineraries with a transit time of 8 or more hours on a connecting airport will not allow an Etihad Airways unaccompanied minor. On the day of departure, a dedicated female host will assigned by Etihad to take care of the child till the flight departs. The core aspects of the policy are listed below.

• Charges you will pay - A service fee is charged for the unaccompanied minor.
• Lounges available for use - Unaccompanied minors may use the lounges in AbuDhabi.
• Check-in at airport - You must make sure that you complete check-in at airport 2 hours before departure.
• Be in the departure area till the flight departs - Etihad will want you to be in departure area till 30 minutes after the flight has departed.
• Complete unaccompanied minor service form - The form must be submitted at check-in desk.
• Change to an unaccompanied minor booking - If you rebook a flight you must submit a new unaccompanied request form 24 hours before departure.
• Service is available only on Etihad flights - You may not find unaccompanied minor service on partner-operated flights.

Children traveling alone may enjoy accessories like toys. The accessory may have to stowed in overhead compartment in some phases of flight. You may reach out to Flyostudio or Etihad Airways on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-914-303-8393 for details or assistance. 

How Do I Book Unaccompanied Minor on Etihad Airways?

An accompanied minor may be booked by paying a normal adult fare. Flight without connections, operated and marketed by Etihad may be chosen. Take a look at the steps required to book an Etihad Airways unaccompanied minor. 

• Book the ticket with an adult’s fare. 
• Fill and submit the unaccompanied minor request form.
• Etihad will give you confirmation within 24 hours.
• On the day of travel, airport procedures must be completed 2 hours before departure.  
• Wait for the assigned host to accompany your child till the plane.
• Be in the departure area till the flight departs.

What is the age limit for Etihad Airways child fare?

Etihad Airways feel that children up to 4 years old can’t take care of themselves. Those 5 years or above may be accepted as an unaccompanied minor. Children up to 17 years traveling alone are considered unaccompanied minors.Take a look at a few things you should keep in mind about booking a child.

• Children up to 4 years - Discounted child fare may be available. But they can’t travel unaccompanied. An individual below 18 may accompany them only if he or she is a legal guardian.
• Children between 5 and 11 years - Children traveling as Etihad Airways unaccompanied minor may be booked with an adult’s fare.
• Children 12 years or older - You must book a child with an adult’s fare.

How much is Etihad Airways' unaccompanied minor?

Child discounts don’t, as a rule, apply to unaccompanied minors. So, an unaccompanied minor may have to be booked with an adult’s fare. Etihad Unaccompanied minor fee will depend on whether you book a direct or connecting flight. Connecting flights will require you to pay $50 more. Take a look at the fee you may pay on Etihad Airways.

• $100 for direct flights - For children aged between 12 and 17 years.
• $150 for connecting flights - For children aged between 12 and 17 years.
• Zero charges if you book unaccompanied minor service during initial purchase.
• Book unaccompanied minor service on the day of travel - You will pay $100 or $150 for direct or connecting flight for every child. 

Rebooking of unaccompanied minor flight is allowed. But, if the new itinerary has connections, the airline will demand Etihad Airways unaccompanied minor fee for each flight segment. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or Etihad Airways on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-914-303-8393.