Children traveling aloneFor safety, we require children age 5 – 14 traveling alone to use our unaccompanied minor service. This service is optional for children age 15 – 17, but if requested, then the fee applies. The unaccompanied minor fee is $150* each way, plus applicable taxes†, in addition to the ticket price.
Can I buy a plane ticket at 17?
No, unfortunately you cannot buy a plane ticket and board a plane without parental consent if you are 16 years old. Airlines have strict policies in place that require passengers under the age of 18 to be accompanied by an adult or provide written permission from their parent or guardian before they can travel.
Can a 17 year old book a flight alone?
Can my 17 year old fly alone on Southwest?
By purchasing this reservation, you acknowledge and confirm that: We consider children ages 12 through 17 traveling alone to be Young Travelers (YTs), not Unaccompanied Minors (UMs). Accordingly, our UM procedures do not apply to travelers ages 12 through 17.
Can 17 year old fly alone southwest?
Our Unaccompanied Minor program is only for children ages five through 11 years old. Children 12 and older are allowed to travel independently as Young Travelers. However, you should decide whether a Young Traveler is capable of and comfortable with doing all of the following independently: Navigating all airports.
Can a 17 year old fly alone on Southwest?
Our Unaccompanied Minor program is only for children ages five through 11 years old. Children 12 and older are allowed to travel independently as Young Travelers. However, you should decide whether a Young Traveler is capable of and comfortable with doing all of the following independently: Navigating all airports.