Kiedy dzieci same leca?

[edytais]

W jakim wieku mozna wysylac dzieci same samolotem pod opieka stewardessy?
Slyszalam, ze tak mozna i pytam z ciekawosci bo w przyszlosci to moze byc
opcja dla moich dzieci.

[bluedream]

Moja corka ma 10 lat i syn 7.
Mysle ze od wieku w ktorym dziecko jest samodzielne i komunikatywne.
Nie sadze aby istnial scisly przedzial wiekowy.
Musisz tylko podac dane osoby ktora je odbiera i odsyla z powrotem.
Moje dzieci leca same po raz pierwszy, uznalam ze jest to odpowiedni moment gdy
mozna sprobowac.
Pozdrawiam i podziele sie doswiadczeniami po ich powrocie w sierpniu.
J.

[socal]

Nie ma zadnego problemu.
Stewardesa opiekuje sie od oddania jej dzieci do oddania rodzinie.
Na lotnisku wypelnisz forme z nazwiskiem, adresem i telefonem osoby odbierajacej.
Powiesza to na szyi dziecka i to wszystko.

[edytais]

Dzieki za odpowiedzi.
Mam jeszcze jedno pytanie. Jak jest z przesiadkami, szczegolnie jesli jest
zmiana linii lotniczych?

[socal]

Bezproblemowo: dzieci sa prowadzone od jednego samolotu do drugiego.
Caly czas pod opieka.

[katlia]

Oto troche informacji na ten temat. Nie wszystkie linie pozwalaja samodzielne
loty dzieci z przesiadkami. Trzeba tez doplacic (i to nie malo) za "opieke"
ktora wlasciwie zaczyna i konczy sie na tym, ze dziecko jest odprowadzane z
samolotu i ze osoba ktore je odbiera jest wylegitymowana.


Unaccompanied Minors
Children between five and 12 who travel without a parent or guardian are known
as "unaccompanied minors." Many airlines will not allow children who are under
seven to make connections at all, but in the event a minor is old enough to
change planes, they will probably be assisted by airline personnel and a fee of
$40-$75 will be charged. Some airlines, Southwest for example, will not allow
any minor (5-12) to change planes.

If you send an unaccompanied minor by plane, you will be required to fill out a
form detailing the child's name, age, medical considerations and other relevant
information. Upon arrival, children will be escorted from the aircraft by a
flight attendant and released to the person named by you prior to departure. In
addition, you will have to agree that the airline is not taking on any special
responsibility of guardianship during the flight. Legally, an unaccompanied
minor is treated in the same way as an adult passenger.

What It Will Cost You
Most major airlines will charge you $40-$75 each way for an escort fee. The
exact fees will depend on the airline and the age of the of the child.

Here are the fees charged EACH WAY for domestic flights on the major US
Airlines:


Airline Nonstop Connecting
American $40 $75

Continental $40 $75
Delta $50 $75
Northwest $45 $75
Southwest No Charge No connections allowed
United $60 $60
US Airways $40 $75


General Age Guidelines:
Airline rules vary but this will give you a good idea of what to expect on
domestic flights:

Children ages one through four may fly only when accompanied by an adult. A
child must be at least five to fly alone.

Kids five through eight can take a direct flight to a single destination but
not connecting flights.

Those over eight may change aircraft. If they're eight through eleven, they
will be escorted by airline personnel to their connecting flight. A significant
extra charge for this service is likely. Older kids — ages 12 through 15 — may
not be routinely escorted, but you can request this assistance.

Anyone under age 17 who is flying alone on an international flight must have a
signed note from a parent or responsible adult giving permission, destination
and length of stay.

Minors must be met at the destination by another parent or responsible adult.


As these guidelines vary slightly by airline, be sure to contact your carrier
for specific information.

Other Considerations
Although many airlines offer discounts for minors under normal circumstances,
if your child is flying unaccompanied, it is practically a certainty that you
will pay a full adult price for the ticket.

The good news? The fee you pay for an escort covers an unlimited number of
children traveling in the same party (except on Alaska Airlines). Hence, if you
are sending your three children together, you pay only once.

On international flights, the age restrictions are more stringent. Additional
fees may apply if a flight is longer than six hours in duration.

Due to new security measures, it is possible you won't be able to accompany
your child to the boarding gate. In such cases, the airline will provide an
attendant to escort your child through security and accompany them through the
boarding process. Sometimes, however, you may request special admission at
check-in and accompany your child into the terminal. Such policies vary by
airport, so be sure to check ahead of time if this is a concern.

Tips For Smooth Sailing
Never wait until you have reached the airport to inform the airline that you
have a minor traveling unaccompanied. Always provide this information to
customer service over the phone, and have them inform you of all your options,
all fees involved, and so forth.

If you can help it, buy your children nonstop tickets only. If a change of
planes is necessary, use a small, less intimidating airport for the transfer,
if possible.

When you send your child, make sure that he/she is traveling with emergency
information. For example, leave instructions on how to handle flight delays or
cancellations, including emergency contacts and a means to pay for necessities,
such as overnight accommodation.

Familiarize your child with the plane ticket and have him/her keep it in a safe
place. Upon departure, the child will need to retain the ticket for the return
flight or as a receipt. We recommend utilizing e-tickets whenever possible, so
the information will be stored in the airline's computers in case of emergency.

Try to book a morning flight. If it is delayed or canceled, you have the rest
of the day to make alternate plans.

Small children may have trouble with checked baggage. If it can be avoided,
don't send them with excess luggage. If not, when checking luggage, make sure
to check the stubs yourself, to be sure that the luggage claim ticket and
luggage tag match your child's final destination.

Get to the airport early to ease check-in and get children accustomed to their
surroundings. If possible, show them where help desks are located, and get them
to recognize uniformed employees.

Give them a picture of the person meeting them

[socal]

> Oto troche informacji na ten temat. Nie wszystkie linie pozwalaja samodzielne
> loty dzieci z przesiadkami. Trzeba tez doplacic (i to nie malo) za "opieke"
> ktora wlasciwie zaczyna i konczy sie na tym, ze dziecko jest odprowadzane z
> samolotu i ze osoba ktore je odbiera jest wylegitymowana.


I wlasnie o to chodzi. Jaka inna opieke potrzebuja?
A i tak z reguly w samolocie tez o dziecko dbaja.
Acha, wiek zostal zmieniony na do 14 lat.
Te $60 dolarow dla 7-latka czy 10-latka to chyba nie jest znowu tak duzo jesli
chodzi o opieke.

Dzieki!

[edytais]

Przeogromne dzieki za tak wyczerpujace odpowiedzi.
Nawet nie myslalam, ze juz od 5 lat dzieci moga podrozowac same.
Chyba skorzystam z tego szybciej niz myslalam.