Can an airline separate a minor from his/her legal guardian?
I recently witnessed an airline (EasyJet, in case the terms and conditions are relevant) separating a 17-year-old from their parent. From what I could tell, they were willing to be jointly denied boarding of an overbooked flight for some compensation according to EC261.
However, one seat opened up and I heard that the son was told to either board the airplane or stay with the mother at the airport but lose any claims for compensation/rerouting. Other standby passengers were waiting and willing to board the airplane instead of the child.
Is this legal under EC261/the terms and conditions of the airline? What should one do in such a situation? Is this commonplace with other carriers?
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Can an airline separate you from your child?
Leisure travelers vacationing together don't want to be separated or are traveling with young children that need attention. In 2016, Congress passed a law requiring airlines to seat families with children together without charging them more.Can my 16 year old son fly by himself?
Children ages 15 to 17 can travel as an unaccompanied minor, but it is not required. Children ages 2 to 14 can travel as an \u201caccompanied minor\u201d with someone 16 years or older. Reservations must be made over the phone at 1-800-433-7300.Can a minor fly alone?
Most U.S. airlines will permit children who have reached their fifth birthday to travel unaccompanied. Kids ages 5 through 11 who are flying alone must usually travel pursuant to special \u201cunaccompanied minor\u201d procedures. On some airlines, these procedures are required for unaccompanied children as old as 14.Which airlines allow unaccompanied minors?
What airlines allow unaccompanied minors to fly?- Aer Lingus. Unaccompanied children under 12 years old can't travel. ...
- Air Europa. ...
- Alaska Airlines. ...
- American Airlines. ...
- Blue Panorama. ...
- British Airways. ...
- Delta. ...
- Easyjet.
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