American extends age limit for unaccompanied minor service
American Airlines is extending the fee it charges for unaccompanied minors to include children up to the age of 14 years.
The change takes effect from September 3 and falls into line with similar policy at merger partner US Airways.
American currently charges an additional fee of $150 on top of the regular fare for 5-11 year olds traveling unaccompanied.
American says extending the fee to include older children will ensure the safest possible travel for them and peace of mind for parents.
US Airways does not currently allow unaccompanied minors to travel on connecting flights but that service will be offered to 8 to 14 year olds in the coming months, the airline said in an internal staff newsletter.
All other major US carriers charge a fee for an unaccompanied minor service, although fees vary.
United Airlines charges $150 each way for minors between 5 to 11, Delta charges $100 each way for 5-14 year olds, and at Southwest there is a $50 fee each way for kids age 5 to 11.
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