Spirit Airlines offers an unaccompanied minor service to ensure that children traveling alone have a safe and comfortable journey. Here’s a comprehensive guide to their unaccompanied minor service:
Spirit Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Service
1. Eligibility
- Age Range: The service is available for children aged 5 through 14 years old. Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult and cannot travel as unaccompanied minors.
- Travel Alone: This service is specifically for minors traveling without an accompanying adult.
2. Service Details
- Booking: You must notify Spirit Airlines in advance if your child will be traveling alone. This can be done at the time of booking or by contacting Spirit Airlines’ customer service.
- Fee: Spirit Airlines charges a fee for the unaccompanied minor service. As of the latest update, the fee is typically around $100 each way, but it can vary based on the route and other factors. Verify the exact fee during booking or by checking with Spirit Airlines.
- Flight Type: The unaccompanied minor service is generally available on nonstop and direct flights. Connecting flights may not be allowed. Confirm the flight type and service availability with Spirit Airlines when booking.