Children Traveling Alone

At Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air we welcome child travelers and will gladly escort them to their final destination. Our Unaccompanied Minor Service is available to children ages 5 through 17 years old, on both our domestic and international flights.

Please note: Other airline policies, fees, and age limits may differ from Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Some airlines may not allow children traveling alone to be booked in the same reservation with Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air flights. If a child's itinerary includes non-Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air flights, please check with that airline directly regarding their policies, fees, and age limits.

To book a child traveler, type in "0" in the Adults field and the total number of children traveling alone in the Children field on the reservations page.

Rules and Fees on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air

Fees for children traveling alone can be paid during Web Check-In, at a Check-In Kiosk, or at any Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air airport ticket counter.

Ages Unaccompanied
Minor Service
Fees Flight
Restrictions
Gate Escort &
Guardian Contacts
5-7 Required $75 USD/CAD each way
(for up to 3 travelers)
No departures
between
9pm and 5am.
No connections.
Required
8-12 Required $75 USD/CAD each way
(for up to 3 travelers)
No departures
between
9pm and 5am.
Required
13-17 Optional $75 USD/CAD each way
if service requested
(for up to 3 travelers)
No departures
between
9pm and 5am.
Required

Note: Unaccompanied Minor Service fees are waived for children who have attained MVP or MVP Gold status.

Age Requirements and Restrictions

Guardians

Connecting Flights

Other

Children Traveling Alone Checklist

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Children Traveling Alone Checklist

When Making Reservations

At the time of travel the Child Traveler must be between the ages of 5 and 17 years old.
You will need the names and phone numbers of the Guardians that will be picking up and dropping off the Child Traveler. (For each direction and, if applicable, for connecting cities).
Read the Rules for Children Traveling Alone.
When choosing seats, we recommend selecting Children Traveling Alone seats ("L" seats) from the seat map.
Complete the Guardian Contact Form (double-check to see that you've noted any Special Needs).

Before Going to the Airport

Check the status of the Child Traveler's flight and weather conditions at alaskaair.com.
Pack a carry-on for your Child Traveler with activities, any necessary medications, and snacks.
Ensure that your child has had a meal prior to the flight.
Provide Child Traveler with a debit or credit card in the event that Northern Bites meal service or digEplayer entertainment is available on the specific flight. Effective August 5, 2008, cash will not accepted for onboard meals and services.
Provide a phone card and important phone numbers to the Child Traveler so they can contact you or someone else if needed en route.
Update your online Guardian Contact Form using the Child Traveler's confirmation code or e-ticket number.
Print your online Guardian Contact Form using the Child Traveler's confirmation code or e-ticket number.
Bring the Guardian Contact Forms (departure and return) with you to the airport.

At the Airport

Arrive at least 90 minutes prior to departure for domestic and 2 hours for international flights.
Notify a Customer Service Agent at the ticket counter that the child is an Unaccompanied Minor.
Let the Customer Service Agent know if any information on the Guardian Contact Form needs to be updated.
Notify the Customer Service Agent if a friend or family member will be meeting the Child Traveler(s).
Sign the Guardian Contact Form, acknowledging that you agree to the Request for Carriage and have read and understood the Rules for Children Traveling Alone.
Pay the Unaccompanied Minor Service fee for the departure flight (the fee will also need to be paid at the returning airport’s ticket counter).
Obtain an escort pass from the ticket counter so that you can escort the Child Traveler to the gate.
Report to the gate with the Child Traveler at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
Introduce the Child Traveler to the gate agent.
Remain at the airport until a Customer Service Agent has confirmed that the Child Traveler's flight has departed.
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