Delta Unaccompanied Minor Policy

Yes, Delta allows unaccompanied minors on international and domestic flights. A few important things to remember: 

• Children below 5 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old.
• Delta’s Unaccompanied Minor travel program is mandatory for children who are between 5–14 years old unless they are travelling with an adult passenger who is at least 18 years old. 
• Delta’s Unaccompanied Minor travel program is optional for children aged 15–17 years. 
• Children aged 5–7 years can travel only on nonstop flights.

Unaccompanied minors are accepted on Delta international flights.

You can book Delta’s unaccompanied minor travel service online or by phone. If you book online, provide your child’s name and flight details, as well as the full contact details of the person accompanying your child to the airport, and the person who will be receiving your child at the destination airport.

The person accompanying the child to the airport must provide the following documents and information at the airport desk:

• Valid identification papers. 
• Full contact details incl. the mobile phone number of the person accompanying the child to
the airport and the person who will be meeting your child at the destination airport.

To ensure there are no last-minute glitches in the paperwork, you should book Delta’s Unaccompanied Minor travel service at least 1 day (24 hours) before the flight’s departure.

Children who are between 8–14 years can only connect to: 

• Another Delta Airlines flight
• Delta Connections flights
• KLM flights 
• Air France flights

Delta Airlines charges a service fee of USD/CAD/EUR 150 per way, which covers up to 4 children travelling together. You will also have to purchase an adult ticket fare for your child.

You can make an unaccompanied minor’s reservation on Delta Airlines online via the website, or by calling Delta Airlines or your travel agent. If you make an online reservation, you must call Delta and provide your child’s travel details. You will also need to provide the name, address, and contact details of the parent/adult guardian who will accompany your child to the airport—and the person who will meet your child at the destination airport. You will also be provided a 4-digit PIN just in case you want to make any changes to the itinerary.

Children under 5 years will not be accepted on Delta flights unless accompanied by a parent or legal adult guardian who is at least 18 years old. 
• 5–7-year-olds can travel only on nonstop flights. 
• Children between 8–14 years can travel on nonstop and connecting flights—provided that the connecting flights connect to another Delta Airlines flight—or a Delta Connections, KLM, or Air France flight. 
• Unaccompanied Minors will not be accepted on:
◦ The last connecting flight of the day.
◦ On red-eye flights, i.e., flights between 9pm to 5am unless: It is an international flight.
▪ It is a domestic flight of 2 hours or less.
▪ It is a flight from/to Hawaii and Alaska.
▪ It is the only connecting flight of the day on the market.

ere’s any indication of a flight delay or cancellation, you’ll be informed in advance and advised about the alternative options. If the flight is delayed or cancelled en route:

• Your child will be rebooked on the next available flight.
• A Delta representative will stay with your child until he/she boards the flight.
• A Delta representative will contact the person at the destination airport whom you’ve designated to meet your child. 

In the unlikely event of an overnight stay (such as due to extreme weather conditions), your child will be provided overnight accommodations and meals. A Delta representative will supervise your child’s safety during the stay. Plus, you will be informed.

Delta’s unaccompanied minor fee is USD/CAD/EUR 150 per way (CAD and EUR for departing from Canada and Europe respectively). The fee can be used to cover up to 4 children if they’re travelling together.

The age for unaccompanied minors on Delta Airlines is between 5–14 years, who are allowed to travel alone after booking the Unaccompanied Minor program. Otherwise, they must be accompanied by an adult passenger who is 18 years or older. Children between 5 – 7 years old are allowed to travel only on non-stop flights, and for children between 15 – 17 years old, the program is optional.

Delta Airlines’ unaccompanied minor age limit is between 5 and 14 years. Kids below 5 must be accompanied by an adult passenger who is at least 18 years old, and children between 15 – 17 can travel alone if they wish (or travel as unaccompanied minors after paying for it). If your child is between 5 – 7 years of age, she/he will only be allowed to travel on non-stop flights.

Yes, Delta Airlines allows unaccompanied minors between 5 – 14 years (inclusive) to travel on domestic and international flights after booking the service. If the Unaccompanied Minor service is not booked, Delta Airlines requires children aged five through fourteen to be accompanied by an adult passenger who is at least 18 years old.

Children aged 5 – 14 years (inclusive) are allowed to fly as Unaccompanied Minors on domestic and international flights—but only after booking the Unaccompanied Minor service. Otherwise, they must be accompanied by an adult passenger who is at least 18 years old.

Yes, but only after booking the Unaccompanied Minor service—and on eligible flights.

Children between 15 – 17 years of age are allowed to fly alone on Delta. Alternatively, they can be booked under the Unaccompanied Minor service (optional) to travel as Unaccompanied Minors.

The Unaccompanied Minor fee is USD/CAD/EUR 150 per way. The fee covers up to 4 children travelling together (in addition to the price of an adult ticket). 

A minor travelling on Delta should carry:
• An ID card with contact information attached to her/his jacket or carry-on bag.
• A small carry-on bag and a checked bag. 
• Snacks, books, games, or other entertainment (optional)