If you wish to travel through the largest airline of Latin America then Latam can be a good choice for you. It is known for providing the extensive network to the customers that too with next level quality. It is a reputable and trustworthy carrier that can be trusted for your children as well even if they are not travelling with you. If you wish to let your minor travel through the unaccompanied minor service then here are the details for you.

What is Latam airlines unaccompanied minor policy?

• Latam offers a compulsory unaccompanied minor service to provide the protection and care to the children who are flying without any adults.
• The applicability of the service completely depends upon the age of the child.
• Children under the age of four must travel in the same cabin as a partner who is at least eighteen years old.
• This service cannot be applicable to them for travelling alone.
• For the children who are 5 to 11 years old, they can travel alone and the unaccompanied minor service is mandatory for them.
• If children are between 12 to 17 years of age, then they can travel without any company with mandatory documents and the unaccompanied minor service will be optional in that case.
• This Latam airlines unaccompanied minor service provides non-stop protection from the time of checking in at the departure airport until the minor is safely handed over to the responsible adult at the final airport.
• This service also includes watchful help through immigration, security, custom and during the layovers.

Age Eligibility & When the Service Is Mandatory vs Optional

Fees & Additional Costs

Here are some example fees for the UM service on LATAM, which vary widely by route and region:

What is the Latam Booking Procedure and Flight Restrictions?

• The Latam unaccompanied minor service must be requested and confirmed through the contact centre or the sales office. It has to be done up to 48 hours before the departure of flight.
• The ticket should only be purchased after the unaccompanied minor service availability is confirmed as this service has limited capacity for flight.
• A fee will be applicable which cannot be told exactly because it varies based on the route and the country.
• The LATAM Children Flying Alone services are generally available only on the direct flights or connecting flights operated exclusively by Latam.
• This Latam unaccompanied minor policy and service is not available for connecting flights that involve a change of airport or flights operated by the partner airlines.
• For the connecting flights, the connection waiting time must not be more than 4 hours.

How About Latam Airport Check-in, Training and Documents Required?

• At the counter, a responsible adult, be it a parent or guardian must present a completed unaccompanied minor form which includes the contact information of the adults at both the origin and destination airports.
• The staff will start the tracking process when the youngster receives a tracking bracelet with a code. The code is scanned at different points in time to record the child's position.
• Once assigned to a Latam staff member, the parent or guardian may not accompany the child further.
• Minors are usually seated at the rear of the aircraft for better crew visibility and control and they are typically the first one to board and last one to disembark.
• The documents that are required specifically for international travels are a notarized permission statement signed by both parents or legal guardians. These documents are required for international travels and local requirements are specific and strict for children who are flying alone or with the only one parent so passengers must check with immigration authorities.
• Also note that the child must be able to meet the basic needs like feed and undertake basic hygiene of themselves and be capable of responding to safety instructions and moving independently in case of emergency. Is not available for the children who require a medical certificate to fly.

What are the Latam Rules for Travelling with Children and Infants?

• If you are Traveling with children and infants with Latam Airlines, an infant can travel on the lap but on the international flights it will cost 10% of the adult fare plus taxes.
• On domestic flights, the ticket is often free but only one lap infant is allowed for adults.
• For the children who are two years old up to the day before turning 12, they must travel in their own seat and are required to pay the child fare.
• Both the children and infants must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old, is self-sufficient and is travelling in the same cabin.
• If the child is travelling with one of their parents, then the companion may be under 18.
• The child fare is usually the full adult ticket price with some exceptions for certain routes that are domestic.

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