Philippines Airlines Unaccompanied Policy

Here are the requirements for minors traveling on domestic and international flights with Philippine Airlines.

According to Philippine Airlines’ policy, children aged 8-11 can travel alone as Unaccompanied Minors on both PAL flights and PAL Express domestic flights. Children aged 12 to 17 can choose whether or not to use the service. 

Here are the requirements for minors traveling alone (Young Passengers Traveling Alone, YPTA) on Philippine Airlines, whether it’s an international or domestic flight:

• • Eligibility

    • Children aged 8 to 11 years old must book the Unaccompanied Minors service in order to travel alone on international and domestic (PAL Express) flights. This is a requirement. 
    • Children aged 12 to 17 can choose whether or not to use the service. 
    • Children who are under 8 years old are not allowed to travel alone or as Unaccompanied Minors. They must be accompanied by a passenger who is at least 18 years old and stay in the same cabin.  
  • Before the travel date, the parent or adult guardian of the Unaccompanied Minor must fill out and send in the Unaccompanied Minor (UM) handling advice form. 

  • Country Regulations

    • If you have a Philippine passport and want to travel internationally, you need to get an Authority to Travel clearance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
    • If you don’t have a Philippine passport, you might need to get an exit clearance. To find out if you need one, contact your embassy.
    • Children traveling alone within Davao, both to and from the city, must have permission from either the Punong Barangay or the City Social Services and Development Office.

  • At the Departure

    • The child must be accompanied by their parent or adult guardian to the airport if they are an Unaccompanied Minor. 
    • At the departure airport, the child will receive the following:
      • A badge for children traveling alone. 
      • There is an envelope that has the child’s travel documents inside.
    • The following conditions must be met:
      • At the stopping place by the person named on the Unaccompanied Minor (UM) Form. 
      • At the airport where the child is arriving by the person named on the Unaccompanied Minor (UM) Form.

  • Fare and Service Fee for Minors

    • If you are a minor traveling alone, you will need to pay the full fare for your ticket, along with an additional service fee.
    • The fee for the Unaccompanied Minors service is as follows:
      • Between Manila and the U.S., Canada, or London, it costs USD 100.
      • From the Philippines to:
        • Asia/Port Moresby/Guam USD 50
        • The UAE/Saudi Arabia/Qatar/Kuwait USD 75
        • Australia/New Zealand USD 70
      • PHP 500 in the Philippines
    • The Unaccompanied Minor Service Fee (UMSF) is a fee that is charged for each part of the trip and must be paid when you buy your ticket. 
    • Tickets that have only been partially issued will be updated to show the complete fare. This may include additional charges for fares and taxes, in addition to the service fee.

• Can I get a refund for the Unaccompanied Minors service fee on Philippine Airlines?

Yes, you can get a refund for the Unaccompanied Minor Service Fee (UMSF) if:

• The passenger doesn’t want to go on the flight. 
• A grown-up is prepared to go with the child on the trip.
• The Unaccompanied Minor changes their flight and will be 12 years old on the day of the new flight. 
• The flight is not going as planned or it has been canceled.

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