American Airlines give unaccompanied Minor Services to make sure your child is boarded safely on the airplane, got in touch with the attendant, look after during connections (if any), and send to the designated parent/guardian once they reach the arrival airport when they are traveling alone.

What Age Restrictions Do Minors Belong to in AA?

Under American Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy, children lying below 5 years cannot travel alone on AA flights. They should be chaperoned by an adult of 16 years of age. From 5 to 14 years, they can travel alone as Unaccompanied Minors. Younger ones, from 15 to 17 years, can travel both ways if they want, as the UMs services are optional for them.

How to Book for Unaccompanied Minors with American Airlines?

You cannot book online for UMS of AA. Reach out to the reservations sections of the airlines through call or physically. Provide them the proof of documents( birth certificate, passport, etc.) to request your child’ solo travel.

What are the Fees for Unaccompanied Minor with AA?

They charge $150 each way, with taxes, to get AA Unaccompanied services. This charge doesn’t include onboard meals or snacks bought during a layover. 

What about the Drop-off and Pick-up with American Airlines UMs Policy?

Parents should take pick up and drop off the Unaccompanied Minor after doing the necessary formalities such as forms and check-ins.

Drop off 

To ensure a safer journey, the airline wants you as a parent or guardian to reach before 2 hours before the departure for domestic ones and 3 hours before for international ones.

To accompany the child through security and to the gate, you can get a security pass.
You and your child should be at the gate 30 minutes before takeoff for pre-boarding after checking in. You might have to give your youngster back when checking in at the ticket counter in some airports. As per American Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy, an employee of AA will take your child with them to the exit gate. Be at the airport till their arrival.

Pick up

A minimum of 20 minutes prior to the flight's scheduled arrival time, the adult who will be meeting the unaccompanied minor at the destination airport should be at the gate. The designated adult must receive a security pass at the airport ticket counter in order to meet the youngster at the gate at US airports only. After confirming identity and paperwork at the gate, the agent will release your child to you.

To ensure a booking on low fares, you can avail of American Airlines Student Discount for your kid.

Rundown

American AIlrines make sure your child travels without any fear. Even you’re stress-free when they travel alone. Contact American Airlines for more details in case of any doubt.