China Southern Airlines Unaccompanied Minors Policy

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China Southern Airlines provides an unaccompanied minor service for eligible children travelling alone on international flights departing from Australian Airports.

China Southern Airlines Unaccompanied Minors Policy

Eligible Age Groups

• Children aged 5 to 11 years travelling alone must use the unaccompanied minor service
• Passengers aged 12 to 17 years may request the service voluntarily subject to route approval

Booking Requirements

Unaccompanied minor reservations must be arranged in advance through China Southern Airlines reservation offices or authorised booking channels. Online self-booking may not be available for these requests.

Parents or guardians must provide:

• Valid identification documents
• Contact details for receiving adults
• Travel documentation
• Signed consent forms where required

Airport Procedures

The accompanying adult must remain at the departure airport until the aircraft has departed.

China Southern Airlines staff escort unaccompanied minors through check-in, immigration, boarding, transfer procedures, and arrival formalities.

Children travelling under the service receive identification pouches and supervision throughout the journey.

Transit and Connecting Flights

Unaccompanied minor acceptance on connecting itineraries depends on transfer duration, airport facilities, and route approvals. Some transit airports may restrict unaccompanied minor connections.

Arrival Collection

The nominated receiving adult must present valid government-issued identification before the child is released by airline staff at the arrival airport.

Medical and Special Conditions

Children requiring medical supervision or special care arrangements may require additional approval before travel acceptance.

China Southern Airlines applies operational restrictions for unaccompanied minor services during irregular operations, severe weather events, or complex international itineraries involving Australian departures.

These policies may differ, however, so you should check with China Southern Airlines for a description of its rules and services and any additional charges that may apply.

For further information on Unaccompanied Minors Policy, please contact China Southern Airlines directly at +61 2 9233 9788.