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Children Traveling Alone

The guidelines for children traveling alone vary depending on the age of the child. For the specific guidelines, please refer to Age Ranges For Travel above.

Please note that Unaccompanied Minors cannot be booked on AA.com. Please call Reservations for assistance.

AA reserves the right to request documented proof of age for children traveling alone. Please be prepared to provide documentation (birth certificate, driver's license, passport, etc.) upon request.

Fees For Unaccompanied Minors

Children who will be traveling alone will be required to use the Unaccompanied Minor service subject to the following fees:

Reservation/Ticket Issuance Date	Region of Travel	Fees
Before March 1, 2007	TO/FROM ALL LOCATIONS	$60 USD each way
On/after March 1, 2007	TO/FROM ALL LOCATIONS	$75 USD each way

Please also note the following:

• The fees listed below are in addition to the applicable airfare.

• When two or more children are booked and/or ticketed and traveling together, only one fee applies each way.

Procedures - Reservations And Travel Planning

Children traveling as Unaccompanied Minors must be booked through our Reservations representatives. Children traveling under the Unaccompanied Minor program may use electronic ticketing.

Please note that no reservation will be accepted for an unaccompanied minor traveling on an itinerary that includes the last on-line connection to any American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection destination.

American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection do not accept unaccompanied children when their itinerary includes a connection to/from another airline, including codeshare and oneworld partners.

Procedures - Checking In (Domestic and International)

For domestic flights, please arrive at the airport two hours before departure in order to complete all necessary forms and check-in procedures.

For international flights, please plan to arrive three hours before departure. Please see additional information below.

A parent or responsible adult must do the following when a child who will be traveling as an Unaccompanied Minor is brought to the airport:

• Complete an Unaccompanied Minor form at the ticket counter. This includes providing the name, address and phone number of designating the parent or responsible adult who will meet the child at his or her destination. A child may not travel unaccompanied until this form is completed.

• Obtain a boarding pass from the airport ticket counter (for clearance through the security checkpoint).

• Remain with unaccompanied minors until the child is boarded on the flight and the flight has departed the gate. This may not be possible at airports outside the United States. See below for additional information.

An agent will ensure that the flight on which your child is confirmed is operating as scheduled. If the flight is delayed and expected to misconnect or divert to another airport, please make alternate arrangements for your child's travel.

Upon completion of check-in, your child and the parent or responsible adult delivering your child to the airport should be at the gate 30 minutes prior to departure for pre-boarding.

Requests for someone other than American Airlines to escort your child at the connection city will not be honored. American Airlines remains responsible for the unaccompanied minor from the origin city to the final destination.

At airports outside the United States, you may be required to release your child upon check in at the ticket counter. In these instances, an American Airlines representative will escort your child to the departure gate and your child will remain under the supervision of an American Airlines representative until the flight departs.

Procedures - Checking In (International)

In addition to the information listed above, the following will help you know what to expect if your child is traveling across country borders.

Please plan to arrive three hours before departure. A check-in agent will ensure all documents are in order and assist in completing all forms prior to boarding. The agent will ensure that the parent or responsible adult delivering your child to the airport completes all necessary Customs and Immigration forms before American Airlines or American Eagle takes custody of your child.

Upon completion of check-in, your child and the parent or responsible adult delivering your child to the airport should be at the gate 30 minutes prior to departure for pre-boarding.

At the airport you may be required to release your child upon check in at the ticket counter. In these instances, an American Airlines representative will escort your child to the departure gate and your child will remain under the supervision of an American Airlines representative until the flight departs.

Procedures - Picking Children Up From The Airport

The adult designated to pick up the Unaccompanied Minor should be at the arrival gate 20 minutes before the flight's scheduled arrival time. Please allow time to obtain a boarding pass from the airport ticket counter to clear the security checkpoint.

Schedule Irregularities

If schedule irregularities occur at any city, American may refuse to provide air transportation services at any originating city to an Unaccompanied Minor holding reservations if there is a reasonable likelihood that the child will not make a flight connection.

Identification Requirements

Passengers 18 years of age or older are required to have government-issued photo identification for travel within the United States. However, you may be required to present proof of age (such as a birth certificate) at the airport for any children under the age of 18 who are traveling with you.

Passengers under the age of 18 who are traveling outside the United States are subject to the same travel document requirements as adults. Visit the U.S. State Department's website for information on passports as well as visa and immunization requirements for international travel.

Note: Please contact the nearest Consulate for the latest updates.

Consent For Minor Traveling Without Both Parents/Guardians

Minors under the age of 18 who are traveling with only one parent may be required to have additional documentation if leaving their country of residence. Please contact the nearest Consulate of the country to which you are traveling for additional information.

Age of Child Special	Requirements
Under 5 years	Infants are accepted two days after delivery, however, at least seven days is recommended. Children under 5 years of age may not travel alone under any circumstances. Another passenger at least 15 years of age must accompany them. AA reserves the right to request documented proof of age for the adolescent accompanying a child under the age of 15. Infants under 2 years of age who travel within the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands may be held in an adult's lap at no charge. AA reserves the right to request documented proof of age for any traveler 2 years of age or younger. Please be prepared to provide documentation (birth certificate, passport, etc.) upon request. For the safety of your child, American recommends purchasing a seat and using an approved child safety seat. Children two years of age and older must travel in a purchased seat. See Seating Restrictions below for additional information.
5 through 7	years Children 5 through 7 years of age must travel with another passenger at least 15 years of age or they will be considered Unaccompanied Minors. See Children Traveling Alone for more details. Unaccompanied Minors in this age range may only travel on flights not requiring a change of aircraft. They also cannot travel alone on certain AmericanConnection flights operated with aircraft not requiring a flight attendant. Specific information may be obtained through AA Reservations representatives, or at any American Airlines ticket location. 8 through 14 years Children 8 through 14 years of age must travel with another passenger at least 15 years of age or they will be considered Unaccompanied Minors. See Children Traveling Alone for more details. American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection do not accept unaccompanied children when their itinerary includes a connection to/from another airline, including codeshare and oneworld partners. However, Unaccompanied Minors in this age range will not be accepted for co-terminal connecting itineraries (such as changing from New York LaGuardia to New York Kennedy) because an unaccompanied child under 15 years may not use ground transportation unescorted. See Children Traveling Alone for more details.
15 through 17	Passengers 15 through 17 years of age are considered Young Adults. Use of the Unaccompanied Minor service (see Children Traveling Alone below) is not required for Young Adults, but is available upon request (subject to the same fees and provisions).

Contact:

U.S. Mail
American Airlines Customer Relations
P.O. Box 619612 MD 2400
DFW Airport, TX 75261-9612