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There are some rules, regulations, or guidelines that you must know about the travel of unaccompanied minors at Delta Airlines. This information will help you if you are also preparing for the same. The policy includes that the children should be between the ages of 15 and 17 if they want to travel unaccompanied on Delta Airlines. In this post, you will get to know all the required information regarding the same and then can travel without facing any inconvenience.

What are the rules for unaccompanied minors on Delta Airlines?

Traveling as an unaccompanied minor? There are a few things that you need to know, which are the guidelines and the rules and regulations that will help you to be prepared for the travel. Read the following information and the Delta Airline UMNR policy, which is given below:

  • The age of the unaccompanied minors must be between 15 and 17, and only then will the child be eligible for the unaccompanied minor travel service.
  • The unaccompanied minors can travel on the Delta airline and the Delta connection flights for both domestic and international travel.
  • The unaccompanied minors who travel with Delta Airlines receive the bar-code wristbands that track their journey.
  • Children have access to the Delta Sky Zone at some airports, which is the lounge for the kids only, and there are various services found, such as video games and snacks.
  • For international travel, children must have a passport and a notarized affidavit from their parents or their legal guardians.

How to Book a Flight for an Unaccompanied Minor with Delta Airlines

After knowing the various guidelines for unaccompanied minor travel, now you must know about the booking process for the same. The process for booking the flight for the unaccompanied minor at Delta airline is mentioned below; read and understand the process for the booking:

Online booking process

The online booking process is so easy, and you can get the booking done within a few minutes by following the various steps which are as mentioned below; read the following steps and understand the following process:

  • Open the official website of Delta Airlines.
  • Pick your detonation and number of passengers, and select the flight accordingly.
  • On the next page, enter the passenger's information, such as the name and the date of birth.
  • Then, you have to proceed with the process of booking the ticket.
  • At last pay the amount of the ticket an you will be done with the booking.

Booking via call:

  • Bookings can also be made via call. For this, you have to dial the Delta airline reservation number, which is mentioned below.  
  • Dial the number "800 325 8847"
  • follow the instructions given on the call.
  • Then, press the keys accordingly.
  • After following the instructions carefully, you will be able to connect directly with the customer service executive.
  • Request the executive to provide you with the ticket for the unaccompanied minor.
  • The airline will help and provide you with the booking accordingly.

Booking at the airport

get the unaccompanied minor booking at the airport; for this you need to visit the nearest airport and then reach the customer service agent present at the booking counter. Request the representative to provide you with the required booking. The agent will ask you for the needed information and provide you with the booking accordingly. understanding the booking process is not enough; you must also have a look at the basic information of the unaccompanied minor program by the delayed airline, which is as follows:

  • The minor 4 years or younger may not be allowed to travel alone and will required to the company of a guardian, who must at least be 18 years old.
  • A minor of 5-7 years may travel on some of the nonstop flights only and have to pay the fees of 150 USD for up to 4 children at a time.
  • Children aged 8 to 14 may travel on some of Delta's nonstop and connecting flights with fees of 150 USD for each way up to four children at a time.
  • Children 15 to 17 years of age may travel on some of the nonstop and connecting flights, with fees of 150 USD for each way up to four children at a time.

Unaccompanied Minor Pick-Up Instructions

For the travel of the unaccompanied minor, a valid ID proof must always be provided along with the signature of the person meeting the child for pick-up at the airport for safety. Delta airline will not allow the minor to meet anyone who is the other person and not the designated one for pick-up in the documents.

  • It is requested that the parent, or the guardian should report to the destination at the airport at least hours before the scheduled arrival of the flight. You must read the following instructions for the same.
  • If the pick-up person at the destination changes, you, as an accompanying adult, would have to call Delta at '800 325 847' to provide new details.
  • If someone other than the documented accompanying person checks in to pick up the child, the data airline executive will contact the original accompanying adult to confirm the pick-up person's identification.

Unaccompanied Minor Program Fees & Rules

The Delta Airlines unaccompanied minor fee of 150 USD is compulsory for children between the ages of 15 and 17. However, the fee only applies if the guardian chooses to register the child in the unaccompanied minor program.

What are the rules and restrictions for Unaccompanied Minor service?

There are Delta Airlines minor rules and regulations for unaccompanied minor service, which are as mentioned below; read and understand the following:

  • An unaccompanied minor service is required for all children 5-14 years old if they are not traveling in the same compartment with an adult of at least 18 years or the child's parent/legal guardian.
  • Children 15-17 are not required to have unaccompanied service, but Delta will provide it when requested.  
  • Unaccompanied minors will not be permitted on red-eye flights, which depart between 9 pm and 5 am. except flights to or from Alaska or hawaii, international flights, domestic or shorthand flights, and markets with only one connection and if it is the last flight of the day.