Lufthansa Airlines Unacompanied Minor Policy

The Lufthansa Unaccompanied Minor Policy provides very special assistance to children aged 5 to 11 traveling alone. Before booking the flight, you must be aware of certain regulations and terms.

This post will go over all of the rules and requirements for minors flying alone, as well as the fees associated with their travel, document requirements, and much more.

Lufthansa Airlines: Rules for Unaccompanied Minors

Lufthansa’s policy for unaccompanied minors says that kids between the ages of 5 and 11 can travel alone using this service. Before you book a flight for your child who is under 18, here are some things you should know:

 

    • Children who are traveling alone must have all of their documents with them in both their home city and the city they are going to.

    • If a child is booked on the final flight schedule, there is no service for unaccompanied minors on connecting flights. The only time there would be an exception is if the scheduled flight was the only flight that could leave from or connect to the point of departure or connection.

    • Pets are not allowed to travel with children who are traveling alone.

    • For children’s safety and security, the airline only lets 10 kids on each flight.

    • Lufthansa will not take the children who are traveling alone if weather or other things are likely to make the trip difficult or impossible.

    • In case of an unplanned stop on the trip, the guardian will be asked for permission to rebook.

    • If the child gets very sick while they are traveling, medical staff will be called.

    • Unaccompanied minors with a special medical condition will not be allowed to travel unless they have a form from their doctor letting them do so.

    • The airline will not be responsible for the child passenger’s personal medications.

    • The person taking the child must show a valid photo ID to prove that he or she is the same person listed on the form.

Lufthansa Airlines: Age Restrictions for Unaccompanied Minors

Lufthansa’s policy for “unaccompanied minors” says that they are people between the ages of 5 and 11 who are not traveling with someone who is at least 12 years old.

Parents can book the minor service for their children who are 12 to 17 years old and traveling alone. This makes sure that the child is taken care of, especially if their flight gets messed up, like if it is late or gets canceled.

Here are the rules for traveling with Lufthansa Airlines if you are under 18 and don’t have an adult with you.

 

    • Children younger than 5 years old are not allowed to travel without an adult.

    • Between 5 and 11 years old, you must use the Lufthansa service for unaccompanied children.

    • Between 12 and 17 years old, parents or guardians do not have to book a flight for their child through the unaccompanied minor service.

Lufthansa Unaccompanied Minors Guidelines

Here is a practical list of things that Lufthansa Airlines wants you to do. It will help you and the child who is traveling alone be as ready as possible for their trip.

Booking a Flight for Unaccompanied Minor

Unaccompanied minors You can only buy a flight ticket by calling the airline’s customer service number or going to the airline’s ticket counter. To get the Lufthansa service for unaccompanied minors, you must book at least 24 hours before your flight.

 

    • It is best to pay the Lufthansa fee for a child traveling alone when you book your flight. But you can also pay the fee up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

    • You can reserve a seat and/or a special meal for your child up to 24 hours before the flight.

    • Parents or guardians need to give Lufthansa their contact information in case there is a problem with the flight.

    • After you get your reservation online, you need to make any changes through the “Lufthansa Manage Booking” section.

    • Go to the section for the passenger and click “Edit Contact Details” to change your phone number and email address.

Check-in for Unaccompanied Minors

You can check in your child who is traveling alone at lufthansa.com or by calling Lufthansa’s customer service 23 hours before the flight is set to leave.

You can also check the unaccompanied minor in with Lufthansa at the airport desk at least two hours before the flight is set to leave.

Lufthansa Airlines Unaccompanied Minor: Required Travel Documents

According to Lufthansa’s policy for unaccompanied minors, you must bring the following documents to check-in:

 

    • Boarding pass.

    • A printout of your e-ticket or confirmation of your reservation.

    • The fee has been paid.

    • Copy of the completed Lufthansa form for unaccompanied minors.

    • A valid ID or passport for the child

    • All the papers you need to travel, like a passport, visa, and birth certificate.

    • A valid photo ID of the adult who is bringing the child to check-in.

Carry-on Baggage Allowance

The hand luggage should be easy for a child to carry. It should weigh no more than 8 kg and not be bigger than 55 x 40 x 23 cm. According to Lufthansa’s Baggage Policy, a child’s carry-on bag must have the following:

 

    • Wear warm clothes

    • A much-loved toy

    • A small amount of cash. If necessary, any medicines that need to be taken during the flight or at the destination.

    • The price of the ticket includes a fee for checked bags and a certain number of bags.

Lufthansa Unaccompanied Minor Fee

As part of the unaccompanied minor policy, the service charge for children traveling alone is added to the adult ticket price per person per route.

Zone/Route Unaccompanied minor fee (in USD) per person per route
Within Germany, Switzerland, and Austria 95
Europe including flights within Germany, Switzerland, and Austria 95
North Africa and flights within Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan 105
The Middle East, Central Africa, and Arab region including Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Iran, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait 130
Medium haul and intercontinental flights including US East Coast, Canada East Coast, India, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Tanzania, Angola, and Maldives 140
Long Haul intercontinental flights including US West Coast, Canada West Coast, South America, Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, South Africa, and Seychelles 170

Lufthansa Airlines Unaccompanied Minors Service: How to Book

You can book the service for unaccompanied minors:

 

    • Calling a Lufthansa Service Center

    • Through your travel agency, Unaccompanied Minors can only book flights with Lufthansa.

FAQ’s

1. What is the Age Range for Children Eligible for Lufthansa’s Unaccompanied Minor Policy?

Lufthansa has a policy for children ages 5 to 11 who are traveling alone.

2. What Happens if the Child Passenger Gets Sick During the Trip?

If the child gets very sick while traveling, a doctor or nurse will be called to help.

3. How Can Parents or Guardians Book a Flight for an Unaccompanied Minor?

Parents or guardians can book a flight for a child who is traveling alone by calling the airline’s customer service number or going to the airline’s ticket counter. They have to make a reservation at least 24 hours before the flight.

4. Is  Luftansa Airlines Provide Manage My Booking Service?

Yes, They provide manage my booking service, with luftansa airlines manage my booking you can do many things like change flight, cancel flight and add baggage.

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