Etihad Airways Unaccompanied Minors Policy

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Etihad Airways provides an Unaccompanied Minor service for children travelling alone on eligible international routes including flights departing from Australian Airports.

Eligible Age Categories

• Children aged 5 to 11 travelling alone must use the Unaccompanied Minor service
• Passengers aged 12 to 17 may request the service optionally
• Children under 5 years are not accepted for solo travel

Booking Requirements

Unaccompanied Minor reservations for departures from Australian Airports must be arranged in advance through Etihad Airways reservations or authorised ticketing channels.

Parents or guardians must complete required documentation before airport check-in.

Airport Check-in Procedures

The accompanying adult must remain at the Australian Airport until the Etihad Airways flight has departed.

Required documents include:

• Child passport
• Visa documentation
• Identification of receiving guardian
• Contact information
• Completed airline forms

Escort and Supervision

Etihad Airways staff supervise unaccompanied minors during check-in, boarding, transit procedures, and arrival handover processes.

Children are escorted between connecting flights where applicable under approved itineraries.

Onboard Service

Cabin crew monitor unaccompanied minors throughout the flight and provide assistance with meals, seating, and onboard procedures.

Priority boarding may be arranged to assist children before general passenger boarding commences.

Arrival Procedures

Upon arrival, the receiving parent or guardian must present government-issued identification before custody transfer is completed by Etihad Airways ground personnel.

Flight Restrictions

Unaccompanied Minor travel may be restricted on specific connecting itineraries, overnight transfers, or routes requiring partner airline segments.
For further information on Unaccompanied Minors Policy, please contact Etihad Airways directly at 1300 532 215 [Australia].

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