If your child is traveling alone as an unaccompanied minor, an adult 18 years old or older must accompany the minor through the check-in process and pick up the child at their destination. Review the process to help your unaccompanied minor prepare for their flight.
To determine eligibility and book a reservation for an unaccompanied minor, you must contact Reservations at to ensure that the travel is permitted and correctly documented. When you book, the adult making the reservation will provide a 4-digit PIN configuration that will be required to make any changes to the itinerary. Remind them not to leave the gate area at any time and notify Delta if your child has any special needs.
When packing, we recommend bringing:. When you arrive at the airport, please see a Delta Airport Customer Service Agent for information regarding drop-off and pick-up for unaccompanied minor travel. You will receive a wristband for your child to wear in-flight and create a package of boarding documents and ID for your child to use as they travel. At check-in, the accompanying adult must provide the following:.
A parent or designated accompanying adult must take the unaccompanied minor to the departure gate and remain until the flight has left the ground. If the minor is connecting through another city, the child will be assisted by a Delta or business partner employee. Staffed by Delta representatives, your child will find staff members always there to help them feel secure and comfortable. A valid ID must be presented and signature captured of the person meeting the child. Delta will not release to anyone other than the person named.
A parent or accompanying adult should report to the destination airport two hours before scheduled arrival to obtain a gate pass. Please note:. This fee applies to travel within the United States and International on both nonstop and connecting flights, in addition to the ticketed adult fare. A Delta Air Lines employee will take your child on board before general boarding begins.
