Traveling with children brings with it a certain kind of experience. Families with children must deal with a variety of situations and rules when purchasing tickets. In this blog post, we will discuss Volaris Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy and describe potential scenarios.
Below are the guidelines, limitations, charges, services, and documentation necessary to use the Volaris Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy.
Volaris: an overview
Headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico City, Volaris Airlines is a low-cost airline in Mexico and the second largest airline after Aeromexico. Within the Americas, it serves domestic and international destinations.
Volaris operates timely flights to Mexico and other popular destinations in the Americas from its hub at Guadalajara. Volaris offers its best services to travelers with the tagline – Volaris is with you. Your in-flight crew offers you all the assistance you need to make your flight memorable and enjoyable.
Volaris Unaccompanied Minor Service Rules and Restrictions
Here are some recommendations if you’ve already subscribed to the service or plan to do so:
- Customer support must be contacted 48 hours prior to departure to confirm service.
- Volaris offers unaccompanied minor service on a limited number of flights.
- Unaccompanied minors between the ages of 5 and 12 are not allowed to travel alone.
- The service is not necessary for children between the ages of 13 and 17.
- It is required that minors check in with an adult who is at least 18 years old and provide their printed boarding pass at the check-in desk.
- Children under the age of 2 can only purchase Volaris’ minor traveling alone service when they are traveling with a family member between the ages of 13 and 17. They will both be considered unaccompanied minors in this case. The unaccompanied minor service must be used by both of them.
To get assistance with Volari’s unaccompanied policy, contact Fond Travels’ Volaris customer service number. Our friendly travel experts are waiting for your call at +1-(571)-389-6426.
Volaris Mexico Unaccompanied Minor Policy Restrictions
Children under the age of 15 are not allowed to sit in emergency escape seats for safety reasons. Also –
- There must be no more than four hours between flights for unaccompanied minors.
- Unaccompanied minors are not permitted on codeshare flights.
- Minors traveling alone are not eligible for Pet-On-Board.
- Travel is not permitted for unaccompanied minors receiving medical care.
- In addition, minors who have a chronic illness, physical impairment, or disability that prevents them from taking care of themselves cannot fly alone.
Documents required for minors flying alone
- Form for unaccompanied minors
- Parent/guardian’s official ID/passport
- Minor’s official ID/passport/birth certificate
- Form for minor exits
- Document mentioning flight details, etc.
Fee for unaccompanied minors on Volaris Airlines
Volaris Air charges a minimal fee for kids flying alone on a low-cost airline. Fees are determined by travel routes and policies.
- Flights to Mexico – $35
- Destinations abroad – $155
- Flights to/from the USA – $150
Facts Pertaining to Unaccompanied Minor
Unaccompanied children traveling alone must wear a tag containing their personal information to identify themselves. Volaris flight crew members will accompany these kids throughout their flight.
Parents and Guardians: Important Information
In order to complete the process on time, the minor’s parent or legal guardian must arrive at the airport at least three hours before the scheduled departure time.
Unless Volaris Airlines alerts the parent or guardian that the flight has taken off, the parent or guardian should remain at the airport of origin. As a safety precaution, it is strongly recommended that you wait until 15 minutes after takeoff in case the flight needs to return. The person driving the child to the airport and picking them up must carry official identification, such as a driver’s license or passport.
Unaccompanied Minors on International Flights Policy
Volaris Airlines suggests that you speak with one of our travel experts about the most recent immigration rules and the essential documentation for children traveling internationally before booking tickets.
As soon as your child reaches the age of 5, Volaris Air will allow them to travel unaccompanied without a parent or legal guardian.
Being alone at the gate and watching your child’s flight take off without you is overwhelming, to put it mildly. At that precise moment, you’re probably experiencing a mixture of exhilaration, pride, and nervousness.
Frequently Asked Questions for Volaris Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy
Q1. Does Volaris have unaccompanied minors?
What is Unaccompanied Minor Service? Volaris’ Unaccompanied Minor Service provides assistance to help check-in and board the minor onto the aircraft. Once onboard the aircraft, the minor is taken care of if any special needs arise.
Q2. What are the rules for unaccompanied minors on airlines?
Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied. Kids age 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special “unaccompanied minor” procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.
Q3. Can a 17-year-old travel alone in a flight?
13-18 years – The child can travel alone or we would be happy to offer the ‘Flying Solo’ service.
Q4. Can a 14-year-old sit alone on a plane?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five. In general, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service insist that it is used for children between five and 11, while it’s an optional extra that parents can request for children aged 12 to 15. However, there are exceptions.
Q5. Does Volaris seat families together?
Traveling with Companions:
If you’re traveling with family or friends, coordinate your seat selections to ensure you’re seated together. Volaris Airlines’ seat map lets you visualize your group’s seating arrangement, fostering a more enjoyable and shared travel experience.
Q6. Can a minor travel to Mexico without parents?
Foreign minors (under 18 years of age) traveling to Mexico alone or with a third party of legal age as tourists or with a short stay for study purposes (up to 180 days), DO REQUIRE authorization or a letter of consent from their parents or guardians.
Q7. Can a minor travel alone internationally?
Unaccompanied minors may also travel internationally if they have a passport and meet the airline’s requirements.
Q8. Does Volaris charge to pick seats?
How much does it cost to select my seat? The price for each seat is per passenger for a single journey (taxes included) and may vary depending on the route and the seat type: Premium, More Space, First-off, or Standard. Seat prices are listed under Additional