business and finance | February 26, 2026

Can kids travel alone on Jetstar?

Can kids travel alone on Jetstar?

At Jetstar we love welcoming young passengers on board, but we don’t offer an unaccompanied minor service.

What are the rules for unaccompanied minors?

Children 5 to 14 years old must travel as unaccompanied minors when not traveling with a person at least 15 years old. Children 15 and older may request and pay for the unaccompanied minor service. Unaccompanied minors are accepted only on direct flights that do not require a change of aircraft or flight number.

How old does a child have to be to fly unaccompanied?

Airlines generally consider children between the ages of 5 and 14 who travel without a parent or guardian to be “unaccompanied minors.” For kids between 15 and 17, unaccompanied minor service is typically optional.

What age can a child fly unaccompanied in Australia?

Qantas considers a child under 12 years to be an unaccompanied minor if the child is travelling without the supervision of: the child’s parent or guardian. the child’s sibling 15 years or older.

How old is a child on Jetstar?

Adult fares apply to children aged 12 or over at the time of travel. Child fares apply to children from ages 2 through 11 at the time of travel. and Infant fares apply to children under 2 years old at the time of travel.

What ID does a child need to fly in Australia Jetstar?

Proof of age, such as a birth certificate or passport, may be required for infants under 2 years. If you don’t provide an acceptable form of identification for the infant upon request at check-in, your infant may not be allowed to travel.

Who has the cheapest unaccompanied minor fee?

Alaska has the cheapest unaccompanied-minor fees, charging $25 each way for nonstop or direct flights and $50 for connecting flights. Southwest charges $50 each way; Frontier, JetBlue and Spirit charge $100 each way; and American, Delta, United and US Airways charge $150 each way.

Can a 15 year old fly alone on Spirit?

15 Years and Older Guests 15 years old and older are not required to have Unaccompanied Minor service, but they may be asked to present a picture ID or birth certificate to verify their age. The Unaccompanied Minor service charge will be collected if guests 15 and older if the service is requested.

Can a child sit alone on a plane?

All airlines may allow a child under two years old to be held on a person’s lap during the flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) encourages all passengers traveling with children under two years of age to use a government-approved child safety restraint system or device.

Can you fly alone at 16 without your parents permission?

If you are 12 years or older, you can fly with us without an adult. Please note that when travelling to the United States, a child under 15 years of age travelling alone must have an unaccompanied minor reservation. Read more here.

What age is a child on Jetstar?

Do Jetstar seat families together?

We do our best to seat families together when we allocate seating and we’ll make sure that young children are seated with a parent or guardian, but we can’t guarantee you’ll be all together. That’s why it’s best to select your seats when you book your flights.