Does Emirates take unaccompanied minors?

Airlines follow a special protocol when it comes to taking unaccompanied minors. Emirates considers them as young passengers. The carrier may charge you YP service fee. YP services are mandatory for children aged between 5 and 11 years. But those aged 12-15 may be taken without UMNR fee. If you pay the UMNR fee for them, they will have access to many facilities just meant for young passengers. Emirates puts conditions on taking an unaccompanied minor.

• Unaccompanied minor service must be booked up to 12 hours before departure - You can book Emirates unaccompanied minor service through live chat, through local Emirates office or contact center.
• Documents needed for travel - Children from Italy, France and Vietnam, among others will need an authorization letter.
• Declaration of Indemnity form - The guardian will have to submit an undertaking that they are letting the child fly on their own personal risk.

Arrival time at the airport is 2-3 hours before departure. You may accompany the child till the gate area because you will get a pass to clear security. You may collect the pass at the ticket counter. Our Flyostudio blog will give you further insight into how Emirates accepts unaccompanied minors.

What are Emirates Unaccompanied Minors policy?

UM service fee is optional for 12-15 year olds. But then they will not have access to the paid services. At the same time, YP service is compulsory for kids between 5 and 11 years. Children traveling from Japan to Dubai have been exempted from charges. As per Emirates unaccompanied minor policy, the service is restricted on itineraries with connecting flights. Take a look at the restrictions.

• Connection time allowed is up to 4 hours - If the connecting flight is operated by any other airline.
• Connection time allowed is up to 8 hours - If the connection airport is Dubai and the connecting flight is operated by Emirates.
• Overnight transfers are not allowed - Unless a guardian can take care of the child at transit airport, Emirates will decline overnight transfer.

You may get unaccompanied minor service only on Emirates-operated flights. For details or assistance you can contact Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223.

How Do I Book Unaccompanied Minor on Emirates?

You will have to book a ticket for the minor either online or through a travel agent. Unaccompanied minor service is comlimentary for children between 5-11. If you want a child over 12 to avail unaccompanied minor services, you will have to pay charges. The charges are per segment. After booking the ticket, inform the airline up to 12 hours before departure so that airline gears up its resources. You can do this via live chat, contact center or local Emirates office. Here are a few tips you may find helpful while booking an Emirates unaccompanied minor.

• Confirm whether the airline offers unaccompanied minor service - Unaccompanied minor service may not be available on all airlines. If the flight is not Emirates operated, you will have to confirm the availability.
• Provide the airline details of the person who will pick up the minor at destination - Complete details including address and photo ID must be submitted.
• Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before departure - Because online check-in is not allowed for unaccompanied minors, you will have to arrive at airport for normal check-in.
• Get permission letter at the unaccompanied minor check-in desk - The minor will be taken to the lounge by a specialist.

What is the age limit for Emirates child fare?

Emirates may offer two sorts of child fares. One is for infants and the other for children aged between 2 and 11. Children over 12 are considered adults on Emirates and will have to pay adult’s fare to book a seat. If the child is not with a guardian, unaccompanied minor fee may be in addition to the ticket’s price. Here are a few things you may find informative about the age criteria.

• You may book unaccompanied minor service for children between 12 and 15 - This is optional and only for children who will need help from a specialist.
• Unaccompanied service is not optional for children aged 5-11 - You will not have to pay the YP charges as it is complimentary.

How much is the Emirates unaccompanied minor fee?

Emirates will charge you a fee for offering YP services to those who are aged between 12 and 15. A $50 fee must be paid for each segment. The charges may be paid at the time of check-in. Emirates unaccompanied fee is included in the fare of children aged 5-11. Here are the services that your kid may enjoy if you have paid the YP charges.   

• A specialist will meet the kid at destination and arrival airport.
• Cabincrew members will keep a watch on the child.
• YP lounges can be accessed.

Children traveling along with guardian or parent in the same aircraft but in different cabins may not have access to the YP lounge. You may contact Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223 for assistance or details.