Hawaiian Airlines Minor Policy

Hawaiian Airlines’ unaccompanied minor policy is intended to provide young solo travelers with safe transportation to their destination while keeping costs to a minimum. The Hawaiian will look after them from the time they board our plane until they are handed over to the adult of your choice at the end of their flight.

Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about the restrictions, guidelines, and each step of unaccompanied minor travel.

Minimum Age for Unaccompanied Minor Flying

Unaccompanied minors are children aged 5 to 11 who are not accompanied by an adult who is at least 15 years old, according to Hawaiian Airlines’ minor policy.

How old does a child have to be before flying alone? The rules differ depending on the location.

When flying inside the state of Hawaii –

 

    • Passengers older than 12 years old can travel unaccompanied.

    • Children between the ages of 5 and 11 must travel with a passenger who is at least 15 years old.

 International flight–

 

    • Passengers between the ages of 12 and 18 may travel unaccompanied. They might require a supplementary document.

    • Children between the ages of 5 and 11 are not permitted to travel internationally.

    • Passengers under the age of 12 are required to travel on the same aircraft and in the same cabin with an adult companion who is at least 18 years old.

Minor Id Requirements for Hawaiian Airlines

According to Hawaiian Airlines’ policy for unaccompanied minors, the parents must fill out the necessary forms and bring the following:

 

    • Form for unaccompanied minors

    • Parents consent form

    • Under the “Hawaiian Airlines ID for minor” clause, a child’s birth certificate or passport.

    • A copy of a valid photo ID from the government of the person who will pick up the child.

    • Name, phone number, and address of the parent who met the child where he or she was going.
    • Hawaiian Airlines Check-In Policy allows Passengers with special needs and unaccompanied minors can board first.

Hawaiian Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Fee

According to Hawaiian Airlines’ minor travel policy, a single fee may be paid for up to two children aged 5 to 11 years old. The children must be traveling with their immediate family and on the same itinerary.

The parent or guardian dropping off the child must pay the Hawaiian Airlines minor travel fee at the time of check-in.

The table below provides an overview of the unaccompanied minor service fee in relation to the various travel routes and age group –

Age Unaccompanied Minor Service Route Hawaiian Airlines Mandatory Fee
1 – 4 Not Permitted N/A  
5 – 11 Required Within the State of Hawaii
(non-stop)		 35 per flight segment
Between North America and Hawaii
(non-stop)		 100 per flight segment
International Not Permitted
12 – 17 Optional (with fee) Within the State of Hawaii
(non-stop)		 35.00 per flight segment
Between North America and Hawaii
(non-stop)		 100.00 per flight segment
International N/A

Hawaiian Airlines Unaccompanied Minors: Restrictions and Exemption

Certain travel restrictions may be imposed by Hawaiian Airlines’ unaccompanied minor policy, such as –

 

    • Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to travel on the flight, which may be diverted to another airport.

    • Furthermore, children are not permitted to travel alone on a flight that may be delayed.

    • Unless the request flight is the last flight of the day or the travel is on a flight operating out of Honolulu, the airline will not accept Hawaiian Airline unaccompanied minor service between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

    • Unaccompanied minors will not be accepted if the connection time is more than 2 hours or less than 1 hour, unless the requested flight is the last flight of the day.

    • The airline will not accept unaccompanied minors on flights with an overnight connection.

    • On codeshare or interline agreement flights, minor travel is not permitted.

    • Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to travel on the extra-comfort fare. In addition to the unaccompanied minor fee, they can only be booked in economy or first class.
    • Minor Can not allows to seat on emergancy seat cause of guidelines of singapore arlines seat policy.

Hawaiian Airlines Minor Travel – Departing and Picking Up the Child

Follow these steps when you send your kids on the Hawaiian to make sure they have a safe trip. Parents or guardians of a child must:

Drop Off: When you drop off your child, do the following:

 

    • Bring kids between 5 and 11 who don’t have an adult with them to the airport.

    • Fill out the form for unaccompanied minors.

    • Keep your child’s ID and other paperwork close by. Hawaiian Airlines’ policy for unaccompanied minors says that the documents must be correct.

    • Give the person’s name, address, and phone number who will meet the child at the destination airport.

    • Take the child to the boarding area and wait there until the plane leaves.

Pick Up – When you meet the child at the airport, keep the following in mind:

 

    • When you get to the airport where you’re going, pick up the child from the right place. You need a gate pass, which you can get by getting to the airport up to 90 minutes before the flight is set to leave.

    • Only the people listed on the paper will be able to meet the baby.

    • The person who picks up the child must have a valid photo ID from the government.

Here is a list of where unaccompanied minors can be picked up at each airport –

Airport City Unaccompanied Minor Pick-up Location Gate Pass Required
HNL Honolulu, Oahu Terminal 1, Lobby 2 or Lobby 3. Yes
OGG Kahului, Maui Baggage claim, located at the far end of baggage carousel. Yes
JHM Kapalua, Maui Airline ticket counter. No
ITO Hilo, Hawaii Island Airline ticket counter. No
KOA Kona, Hawaii Island Exit door of the holding area. No
LIH Lihue, Kauai Baggage Service Office. No
LNY Lanai City, Lanai In front of the main terminal entrance next to the Security Desk. No
MKK Ho’olehua, Molokai Meet at the arrival gate in the baggage claim area. No
LAS Las Vegas, NV Report at airline ticket counter 1 hour prior to arrival . Yes
LAX Los Angeles, CA Baggage Service Office. No
SMF Sacramento, CA Baggage Service Office. Yes
SFO San Francisco, CA Report at Security checkpoint Yes
SAN San Diego, CA Baggage Service Desk near carousel 3 No
OAK Oakland, CA Parents or responsible adults must wait outside of security. No
PHX Phoenix, AZ Parents or responsible adults must wait outside of security. Yes
PDX Portland, OR Hawaiian Airlines ticket counter. Please contact to obtain a gate pass Yes
SJC San Jose, CA Parents or responsible adults must wait outside of security. No
SEA Seattle, WA Baggage claim area near carousel 1 No
BOS Boston, MA Carousel 1 near the Dunkin’ Donuts. No
JFK New, York, NY Baggage Service Office. No

FAQ’s

1. Can Minors Fly Hawaiian Airlines?

Children aged 12 and older are permitted to travel without an adult. Children ages 5 through 11 (ages 5 – 11) are permitted to travel if they are accompanied by an adult who is at least 15 years of age and is traveling in the same class of service as the child.

2. What is the Fee for Unaccompanied Minors Traveling With Hawaiian Airlines?

Depending on the travel route, the cost for unaccompanied children ages 5 to 11 varies. It is $35 per flight segment for travel within Hawaii, $100 per flight segment between North America and Hawaii, and not allowed for international travel.

3. What Are the Travel Restrictions for Unaccompanied Minors According to Hawaiian Airlines’ Policy?

Flights that may be diverted or delayed do not permit unaccompanied minors. There are restrictions regarding travel during specific hours, connection times, and overnight connections. Extra-comfort fare flights prohibit unaccompanied minors as well.

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