American Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy

American Airlines offers an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service for children aged 5 to 14 traveling without a parent or guardian. The service is mandatory for this age group and available for children aged 15 to 17 as an option. The UM service ensures the child is supervised from check-in to arrival, including during layovers and transfers. It is available only for non-stop or direct flights; connecting flights are allowed only if operated by American Airlines or regional affiliates. A fee of $150 per direction applies for unaccompanied minors, in addition to the airfare. Parents or guardians are required to remain at the airport until the flight departs. Upon arrival, the child will be released only to a pre-authorized adult with proper identification. The airline recommends booking the service in advance to ensure a smooth process. American Airlines provides detailed instructions and guidelines to ensure the child’s safety and comfort throughout their journey or contact us our customer service dial 1~888~406~3009.