Does Porter Accommodate Unaccompanied Minors?

Few airlines look at travel from a child’s point of view. Requirements of a child are not the same. Can airlines make air travel both safe and comfortable for them? With Porter Airlines, your kid is in safe hands. The airline not only accommodates kids but also ensures they are taken care of till they are handed over to a responsible person at destination. Here is how a Porter (PD) unaccompanied minor is handled.

• All documents are put in a pouch offered by the airline.
• For easy identification, a Porter T-shirt is gifted.
• Service staff take charge of the kid at boarding gate.

Unaccompanied minor service can’t be availed by children below 8 years. It is mandatory for children between 8 and 11 years of age. You may or may not use it for children aged 12 to 17. Our Flyostudio blog will update you about how Porter keeps at bay your worries regarding travel of an unaccompanied kid.

How to Book an Unaccompanied Minor on Porter?

Porter must be contacted personally by phone if you want to book an unaccompanied minor. Only 4 unaccompanied minors may be accommodated in a flight. So, the airline advises you to book a child as soon as you purchase the flight or during the purchase itself. Here are a few tips you will find helpful in booking a minor.

• Fill up unaccompanied minor form - Details such as who will drop and pick-up the child are to be filled up.
• Choose a flight marketed and operated by Porter - The service may not be offered on other flights.
• Book the minor on non-stop or direct flights - Minors without accompanying adults may not be accepted on itineraries with connecting flights.
• Book unaccompanied minor service - This service is mandatory for children aged 8-11.

As per Porter Airlines unaccompanied minor policy, children traveling separately from guardians in a different cabin may be considered unaccompanied minors. For details or assistance you may contact Porter Airlines or Flyostudio on +1-888-619-8622 or +1-844-414-9223.

Who can Avail Unaccompanied Minor Service on Porter?

Unaccompanied minor service may be used by anyone aged between 8 and 17. For those between 8 and 11 years of age, the service is compulsory. This includes those who are just about to turn 12. You will have to pay a non-refundable charge of $100 - $115 for booking a minor. Porter Airlines unaccompanied minor policy may not accommodate a child in a few circumstances.

• If you want to book a kid on routes other than US or Canada - Porter flies in Caribbean and Mexico but on those flights minors traveling alone are not accepted.
• If your kid is unable to take care of himself or herself - The service can’t be availed by children with hearing disability, requiring assistance with essential medication, or having severe allergy requiring Epi-Pen injections.
• If the flights are not operated by Porter - PD unaccompanied minor may be booked on PD flights.

Why do Unaccompanied Minors have to pay a fee on Porter?

You will get to know the reasons an unaccompanied minor fee is charged by Porter when you book a child. But you must be aware of what is included in the fee. Porter Airlines unaccompanied minor fee covers the below.

• Put the child at ease when flying - Cabincrew members offer assistance with following the safety instructions like buckling up the safety belt or putting handbag in the overhead bin.
• Assist the child with boarding - A pre-boarding is provided so that the child doesn’t get scared.
• Taking care of the child during delays - Cabincrew members doesn’t neglect unaccompanied minor when flights get delayed.
• A pouch and Porter T-shirt are complimentary - The pouch is for adjusting all documents and Porter T-shirt helps the cabincrew members identify the kid easily.
• Assist the kid when he or she reaches destination - Minors are supposed to stay in their seat until service staff takes the kid to the ‘meet and greet’ arrivals. Here the service staff hands over the minor to the person supposed to pick him or her up.

Unaccompanied minors may not be accommodated in case of like unavoidable circumstances such as labor unrest or weather disruptions. You may contact Porter Airlines to get the latest update before booking a ticket. Flyostudio or Porter may be contacted on +1-888-619-8622 or +1-844-414-9223 for details or assistance.