Check-in when flying as a minor? (American)
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Current college freshman in the US who will be traveling across the country this summer for an internship. Only catch: I will be one month shy of my 18th birthday during my arrival flight. I am flying with American, and from what I can tell from their website, there are certain restrictions for unaccompanied minors. However, it seems like these restrictions apply only when using their unaccompanied minor program.
Does this mean that I can just show up and check-in by myself?
(Other details: Domestic, daytime flight. One connection.)
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asked Apr 14 at 19:20
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Current college freshman in the US who will be traveling across the country this summer for an internship. Only catch: I will be one month shy of my 18th birthday during my arrival flight. I am flying with American, and from what I can tell from their website, there are certain restrictions for unaccompanied minors. However, it seems like these restrictions apply only when using their unaccompanied minor program.
Does this mean that I can just show up and check-in by myself?
(Other details: Domestic, daytime flight. One connection.)
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asked Apr 14 at 19:20
Andy E.
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At 17 there are no restrictions and special rules. You will be treated no different then a regular adult.My kids have done international trips by themselves starting at 15 or so.
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Current college freshman in the US who will be traveling across the country this summer for an internship. Only catch: I will be one month shy of my 18th birthday during my arrival flight. I am flying with American, and from what I can tell from their website, there are certain restrictions for unaccompanied minors. However, it seems like these restrictions apply only when using their unaccompanied minor program.
Does this mean that I can just show up and check-in by myself?
(Other details: Domestic, daytime flight. One connection.)
air-travel american-airlines minors
asked Apr 14 at 19:20
Andy E.
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Current college freshman in the US who will be traveling across the country this summer for an internship. Only catch: I will be one month shy of my 18th birthday during my arrival flight. I am flying with American, and from what I can tell from their website, there are certain restrictions for unaccompanied minors. However, it seems like these restrictions apply only when using their unaccompanied minor program.
Does this mean that I can just show up and check-in by myself?
(Other details: Domestic, daytime flight. One connection.)
air-travel american-airlines minors
asked Apr 14 at 19:20
Andy E.
132
asked Apr 14 at 19:20
Andy E.
132
asked Apr 14 at 19:20
Andy E.
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asked Apr 14 at 19:20
Andy E.
132
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At 17 there are no restrictions and special rules. You will be treated no different then a regular adult.My kids have done international trips by themselves starting at 15 or so.
– Hilmar
Apr 15 at 16:29
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At 17 there are no restrictions and special rules. You will be treated no different then a regular adult.My kids have done international trips by themselves starting at 15 or so.
– Hilmar
Apr 15 at 16:29
At 17 there are no restrictions and special rules. You will be treated no different then a regular adult.My kids have done international trips by themselves starting at 15 or so.
– Hilmar
Apr 15 at 16:29
At 17 there are no restrictions and special rules. You will be treated no different then a regular adult.My kids have done international trips by themselves starting at 15 or so.
– Hilmar
Apr 15 at 16:29
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Exactly. It is possible to purchase unaccompanied minor service for a 17-year-old on American, where airline employees will escort you from place to place and ensure you only leave with a designated adult who shows ID. Since you're a college student headed off to an internship, that doesn't sound like a service you want or need.
You can simply check in the same way as any adult.
answered Apr 14 at 19:51
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Exactly. It is possible to purchase unaccompanied minor service for a 17-year-old on American, where airline employees will escort you from place to place and ensure you only leave with a designated adult who shows ID. Since you're a college student headed off to an internship, that doesn't sound like a service you want or need.
You can simply check in the same way as any adult.
answered Apr 14 at 19:51
Zach Lipton
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Exactly. It is possible to purchase unaccompanied minor service for a 17-year-old on American, where airline employees will escort you from place to place and ensure you only leave with a designated adult who shows ID. Since you're a college student headed off to an internship, that doesn't sound like a service you want or need.
You can simply check in the same way as any adult.
answered Apr 14 at 19:51
Zach Lipton
54.3k9162223
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up vote
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up vote
4
down vote
accepted
Exactly. It is possible to purchase unaccompanied minor service for a 17-year-old on American, where airline employees will escort you from place to place and ensure you only leave with a designated adult who shows ID. Since you're a college student headed off to an internship, that doesn't sound like a service you want or need.
You can simply check in the same way as any adult.
answered Apr 14 at 19:51
Zach Lipton
54.3k9162223
Exactly. It is possible to purchase unaccompanied minor service for a 17-year-old on American, where airline employees will escort you from place to place and ensure you only leave with a designated adult who shows ID. Since you're a college student headed off to an internship, that doesn't sound like a service you want or need.
You can simply check in the same way as any adult.
answered Apr 14 at 19:51
Zach Lipton
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answered Apr 14 at 19:51
Zach Lipton
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answered Apr 14 at 19:51
Zach Lipton
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answered Apr 14 at 19:51
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At 17 there are no restrictions and special rules. You will be treated no different then a regular adult.My kids have done international trips by themselves starting at 15 or so.
– Hilmar
Apr 15 at 16:29