Parent Checklist

📋 Before Booking

• ☐ Verify your child's age meets airline requirements (usually 5-14 for mandatory UM service)
• ☐ Check if airline allows connections for your child's age
• ☐ Confirm route is through approved hub airports (if connecting)
• ☐ Budget for UM service fee ($100-$150 each way)
• ☐ Have contact info ready for drop-off and pick-up adults

📄 Required Documents

• ☐ Child's birth certificate or passport (proof of age)
• ☐ Government-issued photo ID for drop-off adult
• ☐ Unaccompanied Minor Form (provided by airline)
• ☐ Emergency contact information
• ☐ Pick-up adult's name, address, and phone number

✈️ Day of Travel

• ☐ Arrive at least 2 hours before departure
• ☐ Check in at the ticket counter (no online/kiosk)
• ☐ Get gate pass to escort child to gate
• ☐ Stay at gate until flight departs
• ☐ Ensure child has ID lanyard/wristband from airline

🎒 Pack for Your Child

• ☐ Snacks and water bottle (empty through security)
• ☐ Entertainment (tablet, books, games)
• ☐ Phone with emergency contacts saved
• ☐ Small amount of cash for emergencies
• ☐ Comfort item if needed
• ☐ Copy of itinerary and contact info

📞 Airline UM Phone Numbers