What age is required to be an unaccompanied minor?

• A. 5-13
• B. 2-4
• C. 12-18
• D. 8-12

Answer: (A)

Understanding who can travel as an unaccompanied minor hinges on airline policy that sets a specific age window for UM service. In this context, the unaccompanied minor window spans five to thirteen years old, meaning a child must be at least five but not older than thirteen to qualify for UM assistance from check-in through arrival. This range is used to ensure staff can provide appropriate supervision and secure handoffs to the designated guardian at the destination. Children younger than five generally aren’t eligible for UM service and must be accompanied, while those older than thirteen are typically not treated as UMs and would travel under different arrangements.