Unaccompanied Minors are permitted on Spirit Airlines. However, parents and guardians should check the rules first before making a reservation.
Eligibility
Spirit Airlines defines its unaccompanied minor service as children ages 5 to 14 who are traveling by themselves without an accompanying adult, defined as anyone older than 15. Children below 5 years cannot fly in an aircraft by Spirit Airlines alone. Any passenger over the age of 15 can decline the service of unaccompanied minors but can request it if wanted.
Flight Restrictions
Spirit Airlines only accepts unaccompanied minors for non-stop, direct flights. This would imply that their airline services do not apply to the child for connecting flights and international flights. For such a flight featuring a stopover or requiring a change of planes, the child has to be accompanied by an adult while traveling.
Booking the Service
The service of unaccompanied minor facility needs to be booked with the customer service, Spirit Airlines, on their phone number +1-844-482-4806. Along with the ticket fare, the service fee charged is $150 per child, per one-way flight. The charged amount enables the airline to take extra care of the child through the airline staff during the journey.
Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures
Drop Off: You will need to bring your child to the airport and stay with them until they are boarded safely. Please come early to have time to fill out any paperwork, and to pick up a gate pass so you can take the child to the departing gate.
Pick-up: The parent or guardian who is picking up the child at the destination must provide identification and must arrive at the gate before the aircraft lands. Spirit will not release the child to anyone who is not listed on the drop-off form.
In-Flight Experience
As far as comfort, during the flight, the attendants of Spirit will look in on the child and make sure they have what they need for comfort. However, it does not offer special entertainment or meals for unaccompanied minors, so it's suggested that one send a child with snacks and activities to occupy them.
Final Notes
Parents have to ensure that their child understands what flying is and then prepare themself to travel. It starts with paying the service fee that covers supervision but not other comforts like snacks or games. Preparation is thus important if everything is to go well.
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