Jetblue Unaccompanied Minor Policy

Children between 5-14 years of age group are allowed to travel alone on Jetblue's unaccompanied minor flights. Children between the age group 15-17 have the optional benefit of traveling under the Jetblue unaccompanied minor services if their parents consider sending their child under this policy.

Non-compliance with Jetblue Airlines' unaccompanied minor policy may lead to flight cancellation. Moreover, Jetblue minors traveling alone without an adult are not allowed to travel on Jetblue flights between 9 pm to 5 am.

In the unaccompanied minor policy, children are allowed o take benefits according to their age, and flight details are mentioned in the below table.

Baggage Allowance

• 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item even on a Blue basic booking fare.
• Children traveling alone as Jetblue minors between the age group 15-17 can carry full checked baggage for their booking class.
• We would suggest they should travel with minimum luggage while traveling alone.

Seating

• The children are seated in the last row "A, B, C" of the Jetblue flight near the lavatory to prevent accidents.
• They are not permitted to travel on Mint seats or seats with extra space.
• They must carry 3 copies of the Jetblue unaccompanied minor form.
• Jetblue staff member will guide the child to his seat at the time of boarding, during the flight starting from the airport check-in.

Guardian Dropping off & Pick-up Requirements

• Parent's contact details are a must on the unaccompanied minor ticket reservation.
• Parents or guardians must carry three copies of the Jetblue unaccompanied minor travel consent form.
• Guardian must remain at the airport till the flight takes off, they will get notified in case of the minor's gate return.
• Parent or guardian picking up the child at the destination airport must arrive at the airport 30 minutes before the scheduled arrival of your unaccompanied minor flight.
• Guardian comping to pick up the child must carry valid and recognized contact details as per the unaccompanied minor reservation document.

Connecting flights

• Jetblue unaccompanied minors between 4 to 14 years are allowed to travel on non-stop flights only without any flight change.
• Your child will not be escorted by Jetblue staff on flights connecting with other airlines.
• Unaccompanied minor travel is not permitted on codeshare or interline flights.

International Flights

• For flying as Jetblue unaccompanied minors on international travel you need to carry a notarized letter stating the permission for the child to fly alone.
• Each country has different document requirements for unaccompanied minor international travel.

Minors flying with adults

• Children between the age group 2-13 years accompanied by 14 years or older passengers will not be considered unaccompanied minors as per the JetBlue policy.
• If an adult passenger is flying with an unaccompanied minor on a different booking and you notify the airlines, then Jetblue's unaccompanied minor fee is waived.

UMNR travel limitations

• According to the Jet Blue Airlines unaccompanied minor policy only 3 children are allowed to travel as unaccompanied minors for safety purposes.
• Therefore, you must contact Jetblue Air lines at +1-888-526-4112 before making Jetblue unaccompanied minor booking for your child's travel.
• Children below 4 years of age cannot travel as unaccompanied minors.
• Children between 15-17 years of age can select the Jetblue unaccompanied minor services optional.
• Minors are not permitted to carry pets along with them.
• Jetblue minor travel is not allowed on flights to and from London.

Online

• Visit Jetblue's official website.
• Select the type of trip between the one-way and round trip.
• Select o adults and the number of children traveling alone.
• Fill in the city details of departure and arrival along with the dates of departure and arrival of the flight.
• Press on Search flights.
• A notification will pop up with travel details, press the "continue flight results" button.

• Select your flights and book class.
• Click on the "Next: Checkout" button.
• A new webpage will open up reflecting the price summary including the unaccompanied minor fees.
• Click on the "Next: Traveler Details" button.
• Fill in all the passenger details, seats, and extras.
• Lastly, complete the payment by making the payment for your Jetblue unaccompanied minor booking.

Note: If flying one way with a Jetblue flight, you are required to provide proof of return travel. Generally required on international flights.

Via Phone

To book by phone you can contact Jetblue by dialing +1-888-526-4112. If your child with a disability is traveling alone, you must inform Jetblue Airline. Hence, they will easily book a ticket for your child traveling alone. Jetblue Airlines customer care service executive will fill unaccompanied minor travel consent form on your behalf after completing the reservation.

At the Airport

You can book Jetblue unaccompanied minor travel 2 hours before the scheduled departure of your flight on domestic travel and 3 hours prior for international travel. Booking the ticket at the airport depends upon the subject to availability. Parents or guardian needs to accompany the child to check in to the boarding gate. You will be asked to fill out a consent form after the completion of your ticket reservation.

According to the Jetblue minor policy for unaccompanied traveling alone has to pay $150 on booking for each way travel. This is the Jetblue unaccompanied minor service fee for both domestic and international flights for each side of travel. When you select children traveling with 0 adults during booking. Travel costs automatically get added to your unaccompanied minor booking charges. Jetblue Unaccompanied minor fees is waived for children with booking using MVP, MVP Gold, or Gold Mileage plan.

• Contact information of parents or guardians dropping off or picking up at the airport.
• Photo ID of parents or guardians.
• Copies of Jetblue unaccompanied minor form.
• Address and age proof of unaccompanied minor to match the criteria of Jetblue age to fly alone.