Unaccompanied Minors

Bookings for Unaccompanied Minors MUST be made through our Reservations Department.  Air Jamaica takes special care of children who are traveling alone.  A child is considered an Unaccompanied Minor if they are 5 years of age but under 15 years and is not accompanied in the same cabin by a passenger who is 18 years of age or older. Air Jamaica will not accept an Unaccompanied Minor under the age of 2 years.  On request, young passengers 15 –17 years old may be included in this service.  An Air Jamaica Care Agent must accompany an Unaccompanied Minor who is between the ages of 2 and 5 years.

Note:  All Unaccompanied Minors pay the applicable adult fare plus the service charges indicated below. 

Service Charge

• A service charge is applicable for each Unaccompanied Minor in addition to the applicable airfare.
• One service charge will be assessed for immediate family members that are booked together, to a maximum of 3 children on the same passenger name record. 
• The Unaccompanied Minor service charge applies in each direction and is applicable from when the flight begins to the final destination.
• Unused service fee is refundable without cancellation penalty.

 

Reservations

• Reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to departure.
• Reservations for children traveling unaccompanied must be made through our Reservations Department or your travel agent.

• The child must hold confirmed reservations. A return ticket is needed for an Unaccompanied Minor who is not a citizen or resident of the country to which he/she is traveling.
  
  The following information must be provided at reservations:

• The full name, address and telephone number of the parent or guardian who will accompany the child to the airport.
• The full name, address and telephone number of the parent or guardian who is designated to pick up the child at the final destination.

At the airport

• The parent or guardian whose name was given at the time reservations were made must accompany the child to the airport.
• Arrive 30 minutes earlier than the required arrival time. See Check-in information for required arrival times.
• The required customs and immigration forms must be completed before Air Jamaica takes custody of the child.
• An Air Jamaica Care Agent will take delivery of the child in the check-in area, if applicable.

Please note:

• Children may not carry alcoholic beverages.
• Each child is allowed one carry-on bag.
• This bag should be of a size and weight that the child can comfortably manage.
• Dutiable items should not be given to a child.
• Children under the age of 15 may not be seated in an exit row.

Final destination

• At the final destination the Unaccompanied Minor will only be released to the person named on the form.
• The guardian whose name was given at reservations must be present at the airport and have acceptable photo identification.
• The guardian must sign the relevant forms before the child is released in his/her care.