Over the past 5 years, Emirates Airlines has flown more than 120 000 children as unaccompanied minors and young passengers.
Emirates carries a significant number of passengers as unaccompanied minors and young passengers. When children are flying without their families, Emirates is there every step of the way.
EMIRATES AIRLINES AND UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
The Dubai-based airline says that the majority of children who travelled alone in its care are aged 11 and under.
For those aged between 5 and 11 years old, Emirates’ Unaccompanied Minors Service ensures young people enjoy a supervised and safe trip from check‑in to destination, with plenty of fun and memorable moments along the way.
The families who currently use the service the most are British, then Indian, followed by American, Filipino and French.
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YOUNG PASSENGERS
Children aged 12 to 15 years of age are permitted to fly alone on the airline, without using Emirates’ Unaccompanied Minors Service.
This is subject to their parents and guardians’ discretion.
However, parents and guardians who would like extra assistance and supervision for solo travellers can request this.
A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
In addition to complimentary toys and giveaways, children on Emirates flights can use free Wi-Fi when they sign up to Emirates Skysurfers.
More than 100 video games and a huge array of children’s content are available on the award-winning inflight entertainment ice.
This includes new release movies, Disney Classics, Marvel Studios and Star Wars collections, and the complete Harry Potter movies series, CBeebies, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.
EMIRATES AIRLINES ENSURES SAFETY FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
The safety and security of children are important to Emirates.
If a child transfers from one Emirates flight to another (in Dubai), a maximum connection time of 8 hours is allowed.
If the connection time is over 8 hours, acceptance will be subject to the airline’s approval.
CONNECTING IN DUBAI
Children on connecting flights will be brought to the Unaccompanied Minors Lounge. Here, they can rest and wait before being taken to their next flight, and handed over to Emirates’ cabin crew.
If young passengers need to go into the airport for a meal, they will be accompanied by an Emirates specialist.
A young passenger is not permitted to stay overnight at their connecting airport. Unless an adult guardian is arranged to meet and care for them at the transit point.
Moreover, this is subject to the airline’s approval.
ARRIVING AT THE DESTINATION
Once children land at their destination, a specialist member of the Emirates team will be at the aircraft door to welcome them.
The child will be accompanied through the airport until they meet their parents or guardians in the arrivals area.
Proof of identification must be provided to Emirates by the person collecting the child.
