Aeroflot children's escort service. A child is flying alone: ​​an independent flight or an accompanying service? How to order and register

Is your child between 5 and 16 years old and traveling alone without an adult? Our airline will provide an escort service. The staff will take care of the safety of the little traveler and surround him with attention and care.

Be sure to order special baby food or special food for a child who has special preferences, medical conditions, or religious beliefs. Special meals are provided free of charge. Meals are ordered when booking and registering transportation, but no later than 36 hours before the scheduled departure time. Services for providing meals and accompanying a child can be ordered when registering for transportation.

Registration of transportation and services for accompanying children

Registration of an accompanying service when issuing a ticket for a child's independent flight is mandatory for children from 5 to 12 years old. At the request of parents, adoptive parents, guardians or trustees, accompaniment may be provided to children under 16 years of age.

Children under 5 years old can only fly when accompanied by adult passengers.

The service for accompanying children is paid and is provided only on direct joint flights with Aeroflot JSC and only within the territory of the Russian Federation.

If your child is from 5 to 12 years old, then his transportation is paid in the amount of 100% of the applicable adult fare on this route without providing child discounts, or at a special fare for an unaccompanied child. When registering for an escort service, you must fill out the standard application and application forms for transportation of an unaccompanied child:

The customer of the service must ensure a guaranteed meeting of the child at the airport of arrival. The accompanying persons must remain at the departure airport until the flight departs. Please advise when booking that your child is traveling independently.

Rules for providing escort services

The escort service is issued simultaneously with the registration of transportation and the purchase of an air ticket only at the own sales offices of Aurora Airlines JSC or the offices of service agents. The service can be applied for by the child’s legal representatives: parents, adoptive parents, guardians, trustees.

To apply for the service, you must present an identification document of the applicant and a document certifying the relationship between the child and the applicant (birth certificate, adoption certificate, document confirming the establishment of guardianship or trusteeship).

At the departure airport

check-in

You need to arrive at the airport on time to check in for your flight, check in your baggage, and go through pre-flight inspection.

Please note that children for whom the airline provides an escort service can only be checked in at the airport check-in counter. Check-in for flights cannot be done at self-service kiosks, by mobile phone or online.

The following documents must be presented at registration:

• birth certificate or Russian passport;
• identity document of the mourner;
• completed application and application forms, which indicate all the necessary data (names, addresses, telephone numbers) of the accompanying and meeting parties;
• MCO confirming payment for support services.

A set of documents enclosed in a plastic tablet with the inscription “UM Unaccompanied Child” required for transportation:

• travel documents, itinerary receipt, boarding pass, baggage receipt;
• application and request for transportation of an unaccompanied child;
• birth certificate or passport, documents required for passport control.

The tablet must remain with the child during the entire transportation.

You must ensure that the accompanying person is present at the airport until the aircraft departs.

Baggage

When a child is flying independently, baggage allowance is applied in accordance with the class of service and fare conditions.

Attach an identification tag with contact information to the baggage you intend to check as checked. Try to ensure that the child has as few things as possible that the child will take with him on the plane as “cabin” luggage.

Pay attention to the child’s luggage; it should not contain items prohibited for transportation.

Upon arrival

After the aircraft lands, the child is handed over by the flight attendant to the ground service worker. Those meeting your child indicated in your application must arrive at the airport at the time of flight arrival and have a valid identification document with a photo.

The child is handed over to the person meeting him upon presentation of an identity document.

Our airline staff provides assistance to disabled passengers when boarding and disembarking the plane upon arrival.

Before purchasing an air ticket, consult your doctor:

• whether the flight is medically permitted;
• what precautions should be taken;
• Is an accompanying person required during the flight?

When booking and purchasing your air ticket, please let us know what special services and assistance you will need during your flight. We do not require information about the extent of your disability, but the more information you provide to our staff when planning your trip, the better we can assist you. Our airline staff will answer your questions and warn you about special points and procedures. Please inform us whether you are taking with you your wheelchair (its dimensions; folding or not; if the chair has a battery, what type of battery), crutches or a guide dog.

The service for transporting passengers with intellectual disability is provided only upon presentation by the passenger of a medical certificate indicating the need for his accompaniment. The carriage of such a passenger must be agreed upon in advance with the carrier and confirmed immediately before departure. At the airport of departure, passengers of this category are checked in for the flight through the airport medical center with mandatory accompaniment by a medical worker/airport/airline employee: at the airport of departure - from check-in to landing, at the airport of arrival - from the aircraft to handover to those meeting at the airport.

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Thanks to this, categories of special passengers, which include children, experience virtually no difficulties compared to rail and bus transportation. At the same time, passengers should know the requirements for flights, and when traveling with children, prepare in advance. Read on for the most important things.

What you need to know

Today, airlines have a developed level of service and, when it comes to children, offer adaptive conditions for each situation. The main thing is to inform in advance about the planned trip with the child, indicating his age and other characteristics. They will be taken into account and will go to the meeting.

Other features include the possibility of receiving on board:

• drinking water;
• toys;
• coloring books;
• other items approved for use during the flight to keep the baby occupied.

What to take with you

Traveling by plane is not the same for toddlers and teenagers. Each category requires taking into account their characteristics, but, of course, it is more difficult with young children.

Up to 2 years

If a child is under 2 years old, he or she is allowed to take on board a load of no more than 10 kg. Still water is required. Warm clothing is not required, as a normal temperature is created on board, and a blanket is provided if necessary. You can take food on the plane.

In the list of necessities, depending on the situation, mothers can write:

• diapers - their calculation is individual;
• napkins;
• a disposable diaper for sleep;
• change of clothes;
• bib;
• a small pillow.

Some airlines offer their own kits for babies up to one year old, and bassinets for infants. It will be more comfortable to sleep in them. You can request this no later than one day before departure.

Important! Bringing your own carrycot is prohibited.

If the baby is already sitting and up to seven years old, it is used. According to the rules, it is placed near the window, but not in the outer rows near emergency exits. They must have straps that secure the shoulders. Seat size 400 by 400 mm. In this case, the design should not prevent the seat from reclining from behind.

It is installed before takeoff and remains in place until landing at the final destination of the flight. Carrying a baby stroller is permitted. It is used before entering it. After this, it is marked and transferred to the luggage compartment by a company employee. After landing, she is given out again to continue her journey.

From 2 to 12 years

At the age of 2–12 years, the child should be able to sit on his own. At this age, he can carry luggage up to 20 kg and enjoy general rules and privileges.

Important! Pre-booking will allow you to reserve seats located next to your parents.

There is food on board, so older children who are not on a special diet do not need to worry about food. Meals are ordered 36 hours before the flight. The service is, in most cases, free. The menu is compiled from a list of children's dishes.

From 5 – 16 years

Age 5 – 16 years. This division applies when determining the possibility of an independent flight under the supervision of an airline employee. You should clarify the specifics of ordering the service directly with the company whose transportation you are going to use.

Requirements

Even newborns are allowed to be carried on airplanes. The limitation is only the first week and premature babies, for whom you must take a certificate from a doctor about their health status and the possibility of transporting them by air.

Parents can carry small children under 2 years of age in their arms. In this case, one ticket is required. One adult is allowed to carry only one child.

It would be a good idea to take into account the location of the seat on the plane. The best seats are the first ones, so you should not book tickets at the last minute, as they may be full.

The reasons are as follows:

• the front is more spacious;
• there are devices for sleeping;
• turbulence is felt less;
• there are cradles (in most cases, this is specified in advance);
• The baby will be more comfortable, which means he will survive the flight better.

If the child is active, he will like to sit on the edge, as it will be easier to get up and walk around. Quiet children feel more comfortable in the middle, as they won’t be disturbed by people walking around the cabin.

Near the side of the aircraft, next to the window, it is more convenient for those who like to look out the window, draw, play, since no one will distract their attention.

An hour and a half before the flight, both the child and relatives should eat:

1. Food should not be fatty or sweet.
2. It is better to drink plain water without carbon.
3. To prevent motion sickness, you can take Dramamine or another drug, depending on your doctor’s recommendations. There are also special drinks that reduce gag reflexes. You should worry about preparing them in advance.

Important! Remember that flying is stressful. Take your child’s favorite toy with you, which will make him feel more relaxed.

When paying attention to children, parents themselves should be an example, because they look at them and, depending on this, behave this way.

Make sure to follow these steps:

• do not drink alcohol;
• treat passengers with respect;
• keep calm;
• follow the flight rules.

Basic rules for children and parents:

1. Do not walk on the runway before or after landing.
2. Do not enter office premises.
3. Do not let children walk around the salon on their own.
4. In emergency situations, follow the recommendations of the crew.

It is useful to discuss the behavior of the child and adults on board before the flight, telling what is and is not possible and how to behave in different situations.

Rules for transporting children on an airplane in Russia

Russian legislation has approved rules that specify how a child can fly alone on an airplane in Russia: “General rules for air transportation of passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, shippers, consignees”

According to them, the following requirements should be taken into account:

• children 2 – 12 years old are transported with adult passengers over 18 years of age (with brother, mother, grandmother, others);
• It is allowed to travel unaccompanied by adults, but only with permission from the carrier and permission from the parents;
• if the age is over 12 years, childcare or travel without an adult can also be arranged (at the discretion of the company);
• if the child is incapacitated, he must be transported only accompanied by an adult who will monitor him and ensure the safety of the child and others, but after the parents petition the carrier.

Group transportation with an accompanying person must also be documented, have parental permissions and other documents that meet the carrier’s requirements.

Can a child fly alone?

According to the rules of air transportation, after turning 5 years old, children can travel independently, including without parents, around Russia. Some companies undertake to transport children even from 2 years old.

In this case, an important part is the paperwork, since parents are required to prepare the relevant documents:

1. Application for the provision of accompanying personnel from the air carrier.
2. Papers indicating information about the employees who will accompany you.
3. An agreement from the parents (one spouse) to allow an independent flight with the obligatory stamp of a notary.
4. A questionnaire with information about the child, details of the meeting person, and other information.

Abroad

A mandatory requirement for flights outside the country is a passport, including for children. If the trip is planned with one parent, he has an entry in the document about the child, then he is not required.

The list of other documents is similar to travel within the country. They can also transport it abroad. You should know in advance how to arrange everything correctly, you should prepare in advance, because each company has its own rules. If some offer a service, then they have the right to refuse another.

If a child is sent on his own, unaccompanied by adults, and a transfer is planned, the independent travel service may also be denied. When a child flies on his own, his luggage is accepted on a general basis, but a special sticker with contact information is attached.

Only the most necessary things are taken into the salon. The company issues such passengers with special bags with documents, which must always be with the child before handing it over to the receiving party at the destination. They say “Unaccompanied Child.”

The set of documents in the bag is as follows:

1. Ticket.
2. Boarding pass.
3. Baggage receipt.
4. Application for escort service.
5. Accompanying sheet.
6. International passport.
7. Birth certificate.

The sequence of events when a child travels independently is as follows:

1. Upon arrival at the airport, parents must hand it over to the company representative, information about which is indicated on the accompanying sheet. He accompanies you at every stage of the check, on the way to the plane, and passes it on to the flight attendant, whose details are also indicated in the accompanying documentation.
2. Unaccompanied children are seated first in the cabin, before all passengers, in the most comfortable and safe place.
3. While traveling, they are supervised by qualified flight attendants. They are trained to monitor them, find answers to children's questions, and solve problems. Their responsibilities include accompanying them to the toilet, presenting a game gift, and entertaining them.
4. After arriving at the airport, the child is the last to be taken out and handed over to an airline employee. If a transfer is required, he is transferred to another airliner. They offer you something to drink (water, juice, tea).
5. Upon arrival at the airport, the child remains with a company employee until he is handed over to the receiving party, even if he is late.

Important! The greeter must present identification documents. The information must correspond to the data specified in the documents that were recorded during registration for the shipment.

Documentation

The most important thing in preparing for any trip, especially a long one, is documents. Without them, they won’t even let you board the plane.

The main list contains:

• child's birth certificate;
• international passport, visa;
• questionnaire;
• ticket;
• or he is with another adult other than his parents or their legal representatives. It must indicate the country of delivery and terms;
• prescription and medical history extract if medication use is required.

Important! If the child is included in the parent’s passport, and it is of an old type, he does not need to have an identity document. If the passport is new, then the child must also have a foreign passport.

Important! When flying with parents, a child must have an identical surname. Otherwise, you should have confirmation of its change. This is required by airlines in order to prevent the illegal removal of children and protect their rights.

Ticket price

The ticket price is determined by the age of the child and the seat occupied.

Table. Discounts on children's air travel tickets.

Important! Flights within Russia are free for children under 2 years old if they travel in their arms.

By free ticket we mean issuing a special, zero travel document. When ordering the “Accompanying a child on an airplane” service, you should take into account its payment.

It depends on the following factors:

• air carrier offers;
• place of ticket purchase;
• flight range;
• type of flight (domestic or international);
• child's age.

Important! Discounts do not apply to children traveling without adults.

The cost of accompanying someone without parents is different for all companies (Aeroflot costs 40 euros one way). Ingoda, parents have questions about determining the validity of discounts and prices at the time of completion of 5, 12 years.

Considering the situation at Aeroflot, children under 12 years of age inclusive or not, should be considered age at the time of execution. If someone turns 12 on their birthday, then up to 13 people fall into the 5 – 12 category.

If a child was born in the sky, what citizenship will he receive?

Different countries treat people born during a flight differently:

1. Some assign citizenship based on blood (like parents), others based on soil (depending on place of birth).
2. Thus, the USA and Canada give citizenship to those babies who are born in its airspace.
3. If the parents are Russian and fly on a plane under the Russian flag, then in some countries it is possible to acquire 2 citizenships.
4. This also applies to the rules of the airline that operates the flights and that delivered the baby, but which also takes into account the laws of the state whose flag it flies.

So, a baby can even get 3 citizenship options:

• the country that the airline represents;
• country of birth;
• the country in which the plane landed.

Thus, the child can even receive triple citizenship. It all depends on the situation and laws.

Important! A plus is the policy of some companies that provide those born above the clouds with free flights for life or provide a certain number of flights per year.

Today we are not surprised to see a child without parents in the cabin of an airplane. Most airlines have a long history of transporting unaccompanied minors. Children can independently go abroad to visit relatives or go on vacation to a summer language camp, without being tied to their parents’ vacation schedule. However, flying a child abroad independently has a number of rules and nuances. They will be discussed in today's article.

What are the age restrictions for children flying abroad?

In accordance with aviation regulations, all passengers under 12 years of age are divided into two age categories:

• from 0 to 2 years - Infant (baby), tariff INF
• from 2 to 12 years - Child (children), tariff CHD

Children under two years old always travel with their parents.

Children from 2 to 12 years old must be accompanied for international flights. Accompanying means not only parents, but also relatives or any persons over the age of 16 who have documented parental consent. If there are no accompanying persons for the flight, the child must purchase an escort service from the airline. It is usually provided to children aged 5 years and older.

If a child has reached the age of 12, he can fly abroad unaccompanied by an adult.

note : when planning foreign flights, you must separately familiarize yourself with the legislation of the destination country and transit countries. In addition, some airlines set their own minimum age for children flying without adults. For example, from May 1, 2018, British Airways is increasing the minimum age for children traveling alone from 12 to 14 years.

Documents for a child traveling abroad without parents

Like any other passenger traveling abroad, a child must have a passport with a visa (if needed) and a flight ticket.

To safely pass passport control at the border of the Russian Federation, the person accompanying the child must have a notarized consent to leave from both parents indicating their passport details. This rule applies to all accompanying persons: both relatives of the child and persons who are not related to the child - teachers, coaches, leaders of children's groups, etc.

If the child is accompanied by an airline, there must be an appropriate document confirming payment for this service. You will also have to fill out a special form, where you will need to indicate all the details of the flight, the details of the meeting person and your contacts. You will receive such a questionnaire either at the stage of purchasing the service, or directly upon registration.

The set of documents that a child will need to enter the destination country depends on the purpose of the trip and the internal rules of the country. For example, if a child goes to study in England, at the British border you will need to show a letter from the school and confirmation of the transfer. You can request information about what documents you will need in your case from the consulate of the relevant state.

What is the service of accompanying a child on an airplane?

Accompanying a child is a universal and well-established procedure. At the airport, you hand the child with all the necessary documents into the hands of an airline employee. Together with the young passenger, he goes through all stages of pre-flight control, right up to boarding the flight. During the flight, the flight attendant provides supervision for the child: feeds him, accompanies him to the restroom, and makes sure that the child is comfortable and not bored. At the airport of arrival, the little traveler is also helped to go through all the formal procedures and receive luggage. After this, the airline employee hands the child over to the greeter. The details of the greeter are always stated in advance by the parents, and the transfer occurs only after checking the documents.

According to general aviation regulations, the purchase of the service is mandatory for all children under 12 years of age traveling alone. However, the airline has the right to increase this range and require the purchase of the service for up to 14 years.

For children whose age allows them to fly unaccompanied, the service is purchased upon request. At the same time, there is a maximum age for providing the service: in most airlines it is 16 years. However, again, there are exceptions. For example, with SWISS and Lufthansa, escorts can be ordered up to 17 years of age.

What to consider when ordering an escort service

Each airline has its own rules governing independent flights for children. Therefore, check with the carrier in advance the availability and cost of the child escort service, the procedure for its provision and the list of required documents.

Despite the fact that airlines have the right to transport children without parents over the age of 2 years, most carriers still do not take responsibility for very young children. Very few of them offer escort services for children 2-5 years old. In general, the minimum age of a child for an independent flight is 5 years. Low-cost airlines, as a rule, do not transport single children, and, as a result, do not provide an escort service.

Please keep in mind that not all carriers provide escort service on connecting flights. Therefore, it is better to prepare to purchase a ticket for a direct flight.

The cost of escort services varies from airline to airline. For example, on Aeroflot flights abroad you will have to pay €40 one way for childcare. And for Lufthansa, the price for the service depends on the route and is €60 for flights within Europe and €100 for intercontinental flights.

It is worth keeping in mind that the number of flight attendants on a flight is limited, so you should book the service as early as possible.

We wish you and your children cloudless flights!

When traveling by air, minor children must be accompanied by parents or other adults. But it happens that it is not possible to fly with your child and accompany him to his destination. Most air carriers have solved this problem and offer customers the option of having their child accompanied on the plane by airline staff.

Thanks to this service, parents can send their children to visit their grandmother, who lives thousands of kilometers away, or to a children's health camp during the holidays, without worrying about their safety during the flight. They will not only be looked after, but will also be provided with proper care and service at the highest level. Accompanying minors during a flight is mandatory in the following cases:

• if the baby is flying unaccompanied by adults (parents, guardians or other trusted persons);
• when an accompanying adult flies in a different class of aircraft than the minor passenger.

What does the service of accompanying children on an airplane offer?

The service of accompanying minors means accompanying children during a flight from one point to another. They are accompanied by a flight attendant (stewardess) or a specially trained employee of the airline operating the flight on which minor passengers are flying. Accompaniment is provided from the moment of check-in for the flight until the transfer of the ward under the responsibility of the person meeting him.

The service is provided in three stages:

1. Departure.
2. Flight (on the way).
3. Arrival.

Immediately before departure, an accompanying sheet is issued at the airport building, containing information about the persons who will accompany and about the person who will meet the minor upon arrival at the destination. This document is specially attached to the child in the chest area and remains with him until it is handed over to the welcoming relatives or other persons whose full name is indicated on the accompanying sheet.

You can order flight tickets in any convenient way, but registration must take place at the airport registration counter in the presence of a person accompanying you and a minor traveler. It is advisable to arrive at the airport 2.5 -1.5 hours before check-in begins. Upon arrival, a minor passenger is met by an accompanying person and helps him through all stages of check-in - checking in luggage, escorting him on board the aircraft, etc. Unaccompanied children are among the first to board. The accompanying person must remain on the airport premises until the plane takes off.

Throughout the flight, the accompanying flight attendant pays special attention to his charge, taking care of his safety and leisure. The minor passenger of the airliner is helped to fasten his seat belts, and the rules of behavior on the plane during takeoff, landing and in flight are explained in an accessible form. Children, depending on their age, are provided with entertainment materials that could occupy their attention and brighten up their leisure time during the flight.

Parents have the opportunity to order a special menu for their child for a fee, but this should be taken care of in advance, no later than 36 hours before departure. On board, children are fed fresh and healthy food. If necessary, an accompanying person will escort you to the toilet and back.

Important! The escort service is provided by specially trained persons who have experience communicating with small children, can answer all their questions and easily find an approach to each minor passenger.

Upon arrival of the airliner to its destination, the accompanying person takes the children out of the aircraft cabin after all other passengers have already left the board. At the airport, little travelers must be met by the person whose details were indicated on the accompanying sheet. The person meeting you must have an identification document with you and must include a photo. If he is late, the ward will continue to be under the supervision of an accompanying person until the moment when the greeter arrives at the airport and presents his documents.

Although rare, it still happens when, due to current circumstances, the greeter cannot meet the arriving little guest. Then the airline employee, accompanied by a minor, will be obliged to deliver the ward to the departure airport, but this is a last resort, since this issue can be resolved more easily. The accompanying flight attendant has all the contact information of the parents and the greeter. He can contact them and find out the reason for the delay and clarify the time when the baby can be picked up.

Some air carriers not only provide the service of accompanying minors, but also accompany small passengers traveling not on direct flights, but with transfers. In case of connections at transit (transfer) airports, the accompanying airline employee will take the student to the playroom or relaxation room so that he can play, relax, and eat before boarding the plane.

Attention! Accompaniment with transfers is provided only when the transfer occurs within the same airport. If you need to travel from one airport to another to transfer to another flight, most companies refuse to provide accompaniment for children on the plane.

Rules and restrictions

Each airline that provides the service of accompanying minors sets its own conditions and sets rules for the flight of small passengers. There are a number of restrictions that may differ among air carriers, but on average it all comes down to the following:

• the service of accompanying minors does not apply to children under 5 years of age;
• the age category of minor passengers for whom ordering this service is mandatory is from 5 to 12 years old, but at the request of parents they can order accompaniment for older children - up to 16-18 years old (depending on the air carrier);
• It is necessary to book a plane ticket accompanied by children in advance, this also applies to a special diet, if necessary (religious preferences, diet, etc.);
• there is a limited number of seats on board the airliner for unaccompanied children (from 2 to 6 depending on the carrier);
• Only a parent or legal guardian can order an escort service (aunts, uncles, grandmothers and other relatives cannot use this service);
• the accompanying person can be anyone, but if a minor traveler is flying abroad, he must have a notarized permission from each parent/guardian, otherwise he will simply not be allowed on board;
• check-in for a flight takes place only at the airport before departure; it will not be possible to check-in in any other way;
• If a minor passenger flies alone, that is, with an accompanying service, regardless of his age, the cost of a plane ticket for him will be full (discounts and benefits do not apply in this case).

Attention! Children flying with parents or other official representatives in different classes of aircraft are considered unaccompanied and require an escort service. Their ticket price will be full, excluding benefits and discounts.

To avoid problems with sending children on an independent trip, it is necessary to prepare and check the availability of all documents in advance:

• passport or birth certificate;
• air ticket;
• permission from parents (guardians or trustees) for a person under age to travel abroad, certified by a notary;
• international passport (if children leave the Russian Federation);
• insurance policy;
• visa (if the country to which the minor is sent has a visa regime);
• a medical certificate indicating the diagnosis and a list of necessary medications (if a small passenger is carrying medications in hand luggage).

To order and use the service of accompanying young children on an airplane, parents will need to fill out several documents that will contain the following information:

• information about the passenger himself (full name, date of birth, point of departure, point of arrival, etc.);
• information about parents/guardians (full name, telephone numbers, residential address, etc.);
• information about those meeting (full name, contact information, etc.) and other important data.

The application form and application, which must be filled out by parents sending their child accompanied by Aeroflot airline employees, can be downloaded. Ural Airlines invites parents of unaccompanied children to fill out only the registration form for the service.

How much does it cost to accompany children on a plane?

When sending their child on a plane alone without accompanying adults, parents worry not only about their safety and comfort. The cost of the escort service plays a significant role. Some airlines assign an accompanying person to children without charging an additional fee for the service. Other carriers set a fixed cost for accompanying minors within one country and when traveling to countries near and far abroad. To choose the best option, you need to know how much the service of accompanying a child on an airplane costs from several popular airlines, and compare their conditions.

Table. Cost and terms of service for different air carriers.

Characteristics	"S7"	Aeroflot	"Ural Airlines"
Service cost	Within the country – 3 thousand rubles. Abroad – 50 euros	Within the country 3.4 thousand rubles. Abroad – 40 euros per plot	Within the country – 3 thousand rubles. Abroad (Georgia, CIS, Far Abroad) – 50 euros for each segment
Ticket price	Children's ticket (taking into account the age of the small passenger at the time of booking)	Full price without discounts or benefits	Full price excluding benefits and discounts
Ticket booking deadlines	Two days before departure	36 hours before departure	No later than three days before departure
Flight type	Direct flights	Direct and transfer (connecting) flights	Direct and transfer flights
Age category of children in need of this service	5-11 years (required) 12-16 (at the request of parents)	From 5 to 12 years 12-16 years old (at the request of official representatives)	From 5 to 12 years – in the CIS countries Other directions – children from 6 years old

Attention! From June 15, 2018, S7 Airlines will stop taking on board minor passengers without parents or other adult official representatives.

The cost of accompanying a child on an airplane may increase if parents express a desire to order an additional service for their little traveler. For example, Aeroflot offers:

• during a transfer lasting up to 3 hours at a transit airport - soft drinks (service cost -5 euros/400 rubles);
• for a transfer that lasts more than three hours - hot meals (cost - 20 euros/1700 rubles).

The service of accompanying a child on an airplane is a convenient and useful service provided by leading air carriers in Russia and other countries. An accompanying airline employee stays next to the baby throughout the flight, providing him with proper care and attention. Parents can be calm about their child and his safety during air travel. And this is much more expensive than that nominal fee for the service.

On planes of various airlines around the world, it is common practice to transport children without parents. Each carrier can independently adjust the generally accepted rules for the flight of minors.

Rules for flying unaccompanied children

On board the most popular aviation company in Russia, Aeroflot, children are allowed to fly unaccompanied by adults after reaching 12 years of age. You can read more about the rules for flying children with this airline.

Primary requirements:

• An unaccompanied child arrives at the airport with parents, guardians or other authorized persons of adult age, who undertake to stay with the child in the terminal building until boarding the flight.
• A child without parents can only travel on regular Aeroflot flights. On routes with transfers and connections, mandatory accompaniment of the small passenger is required.
• Upon arrival, the child must be met at the airport by adult relatives, guardians or other trusted persons.
• A child travels alone on an adult ticket purchased at a standard fare. He, like other passengers on the flight, is provided with free meals and other services provided.

Child escort service by Aeroflot employees

Aeroflot airline provides a paid service - escorting a minor on board the aircraft under the supervision of experienced personnel. Under these conditions, it is allowed to transport a child on connecting flights and with transfers at intermediate airports.

Tariffs for escort services:

• accompanying a child throughout Russia costs 3,400 rubles;
• flights to near and far abroad countries – from 40 euros.

This service is provided to children from 5 to 12 years old. At the personal request of parents, airline employees are ready to supervise the flight of teenage children - from 12 to 16 years old inclusive for a certain fee established in the carrier’s tariff plan.

You can read about the nuances of flying with a baby on an Aeroflot plane.

Instructions for parents on ordering the service

You can order the “accompanying a child” service at the permanent offices of Aeroflot and at specialized agencies that sell tickets for flights of this carrier.

To obtain support services you will need:

• original birth certificate of the minor passenger;
• a document confirming the relationship, guardianship and other rights of an adult applicant for a child sent on an unaccompanied flight;
• fill out an application and a form where you need to indicate the details of the accompanying adult and the person meeting you at the arrival airport;
• international passport and visa for the child if you plan to fly on international flights;
• a receipt confirming payment for the ordered service.

At the place of arrival, the child must be met at the airport by an adult, whose details are initially indicated in the application from the parents/guardians/trustees. The person meeting the minor passenger is required to present a passport or other identity document.

Sample application

Aviation companies around the world create all conditions for a comfortable and safe flight for passengers with minor children, as well as for young travelers going on a flight without parental accompaniment. Under the supervision of experienced airline staff, your children will be transported to their destination with the responsible handover of the minor to the meeting person specified in the parent/guardian application.