Note: Children ages 2 – 14 can travel as an 'accompanied minor' with someone 16 or older.
Can my 16 year old son travel alone?
Children over the age of 12 can usually fly without a chaperone, but it's always best to check with your airline. Once your child is 16 or older, in most cases they are considered an adult with respect to flying arrangements.
Can a 16 year old accompany a minor on a flight?
What is a travel letter for a 16 year old?
Anyone under the age of 18 will need the consent of their parent or legal guardian if they want to travel. Specifically, in order to pass through border security and go anywhere abroad, children must bring a travel consent form to prove that their guardian has approved his or her trip.
What do you need to travel as a 16 year old?
Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s). For international travel, minors under the age of 18 must present the same travel documents as the adult.