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What is Delta Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Program?

  • Writer: Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
  • Oct 16, 2023
  • 2 min read

Delta Airlines is a major name in the industry, and it treats each customer with utmost care. If you have young children below 18 years of age and you want to book travel with Delta, there are many options available. When minors travel alone with Delta Airlines, they have a special program to make sure they feel safe and comfortable.

The Delta unaccompanied minor program allows young kids aged 5 to 17 to travel unaccompanied with facilities that make their travel comfortable. The airline provides a trackable wristband, a personal escort throughout travel, as well as access to SkyZone Lounge for kids. To understand how this program works, read more.


Who Can and Can Not Travel Alone with Delta?[Unaccompanied Minors]

Delta Airlines only allows kids of a certain age to travel alone without parental supervision or a guardian. Read the details below to see which age kids can travel on which Delta flights:

  • Children 4 years old or younger can never travel alone, and a passenger of age 18 or above should be with them on Delta flights.

  • For children between 5 and 7 years, Delta allows some nonstop flight bookings where they can travel alone.

  • Children from 8 to 14 years old can travel non-stop and some connecting flights.

  • From 15-17 years of age, the Delta unaccompanied minor service is optional. Those who opt for the service can travel on nonstop and connecting flights only.

If children between 15-17 do not opt for unaccompanied minor service, they can travel as standard passengers on standard fare with a valid ID proof. They must show it to Delta security personnel and get through the service line.


How To Book Flights for Unaccompanied Minor with Delta?

You can determine your child’s eligibility to travel as a minor and then proceed to book a flight. Delta charges a 150 USD unaccompanied minor fee to book tickets for up to 4 children of the same family in one booking. To book a flight, follow these steps:

  • Dial Delta unaccompanied minor reservations phone number 800-325-8847.

  • Connect with an agent by following the voice prompts.

  • Ensure the travel is permitted and ask about necessary documentation.

On booking, the person who books the ticket should give a valid 4-digit PIN which will be necessary to request any changes to the tickets.


Apart from this, make sure to accompany the child to the boarding area and fill out the form with details of both persons dropping off and picking up the child. You can make Delta seat selection for your unaccompanied children, but try to consult an airline representative before that. The agents will make sure to take care of your child throughout.


In Conclusion,

Delta Airlines only allows kids of a certain age on connecting flights, and there is a chance you can not send them to an international route at times. Always check the recent weather conditions thoroughly to make sure the child’s travel won’t be interrupted anyhow. Contact a Delta Airlines customer service agent to request and confirm tickets and let your young ones enjoy a smooth travel experience.


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