Quick answer: Alaska Airlines' Junior Jetsetters program is required for children aged 5 to 12 flying alone and optional for ages 13 to 17. The fee is $50 per child, each way, on nonstop and direct flights, and $75 per child, each way, on connecting flights. Children aged 5 to 7 may only fly nonstop or direct; ages 8 to 12 may connect on Alaska Airlines flights with layovers of no more than two hours. No unaccompanied minor may be booked on a flight departing between 9 pm and 5 am. Children under 5 cannot fly alone. The fee is waived for children who hold Atmos Rewards elite status.
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Last verified: September 2026 against Alaska Airlines' "Booking your child's flight" policy notice (Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines).
What is Alaska Airlines' unaccompanied minor policy?
Alaska calls its program Junior Jetsetters. An Alaska employee takes responsibility for the child from the departure gate, escorts them on and off the aircraft and through any approved connection, and releases them at the arrival gate only to the adult named on the paperwork after an ID check. Since Alaska's merger with Hawaiian Airlines, the same policy page covers both carriers, but always confirm the rules for the operating airline on your child's ticket.
Alaska Airlines unaccompanied minor age rules
Age on the day of travel
Service
Flights allowed
Under 5
Cannot fly alone
Must travel with an adult aged 18 or older
5 to 7
Required
Nonstop and direct flights only; no connections
8 to 12
Required
Nonstop, direct, and connecting flights on Alaska; connections limited to two hours
13 to 17
Optional (parent's choice)
Nonstop, direct, and connecting flights
Alaska enforces two timing rules for every unaccompanied minor: no departures between 9 pm and 5 am, and no booking on the last connecting flight of the day where a missed connection could strand the child overnight. Connections involving another airline must be booked by phone with Alaska reservations or a travel agent, and some partner segments are not accepted.
Alaska Airlines unaccompanied minor fee
Age
Nonstop or direct flight
Connecting flight
5 to 7
$50 each way per child
Not permitted
8 to 12
$50 each way per child
$75 each way per child
13 to 17 (if requested)
$50 each way per child
$75 each way per child
The fee is charged per child, so two siblings on a nonstop pay $100 each way. It can be paid online during booking or at the ticket counter, and it is separate from checked bag fees; see our baggage fees guide. The fee is waived for children with Atmos Rewards Silver, Gold, or Platinum status.
What the service includes
A gate pass so a parent or guardian can clear security and stay at the gate until the flight departs.
Pre-boarding so the child is seated and introduced to the crew before other passengers board. Seats may be reassigned at the airport for supervision.
Crew check-ins during the flight; supervision is while working the cabin, not one-on-one.
Escort by an Alaska employee during approved connections, including between gates.
Release at the arrival gate only to the adult named on the form, after ID is verified.
If a flight is delayed or cancelled, the guardian is contacted before the child is rebooked, and Alaska will not send a child on a flight that breaks the timing rules.
ID and documents
At drop-off, the adult will need to:
Show a government-issued photo ID.
Complete Alaska's unaccompanied minor form with the child's details, the drop-off adult's contact information, and the full name, address, and phone number of the adult meeting the child, plus an alternate contact.
Receive a gate pass and walk the child to the gate.
Stay at the gate until the aircraft has departed.
For international itineraries, carry the child's passport, any visa for the destination, a notarized letter of consent for international travel, a copy of the parent's ID, and any documents the destination country requires. At the destination, the pickup adult must present government-issued photo ID that matches the name on the form exactly; Alaska will not release the child to anyone else.
How to book a flight for an unaccompanied minor on Alaska Airlines
Online at alaskaair.com: select "0 adults" and enter the number of children traveling; the site adds the Junior Jetsetters service and fee for eligible nonstop or Alaska-operated connections.
By phone with Fond Travels: call +1 (323) 800 6001. We confirm the child's age band, choose a flight that meets the timing and connection rules, add the service, and collect the drop-off, pickup, and alternate contact details.
Connections with other airlines: these cannot be booked online and must go through Alaska reservations or a travel agent.
Alaska caps unaccompanied minors per flight, so summer and holiday departures fill early. Book as soon as you know the dates, and search nonstops first on our flights page.
Infants and young children traveling with an adult
Children under 2 may fly on an adult's lap without a separate ticket on domestic Alaska flights. Car seats and strollers are checked at no charge, and diaper bags count as the accompanying adult's carry-on. FAA-approved car seats cannot be used in aisle seats, emergency exit rows, or the "A" seats in rows 1 to 4 on Embraer E175 aircraft. These travelers are not unaccompanied minors and the Junior Jetsetters rules do not apply.
Tips for parents
Pick a morning nonstop. If it is delayed, there are same-day rebooking options; a late departure may not be allowed at all under the 9 pm rule.
Pack a lanyard or envelope with the child's name, your number, the pickup adult's number, and the confirmation code.
Include a medical information card listing allergies, medications, and emergency contacts; crew do not administer medication.
Load a tablet with downloaded content and pack a charger and snacks.
Brief the child: only uniformed Alaska staff will help them, and they should not leave the gate area with anyone else.
Tell the airline about special needs or medical conditions in advance.
How Fond Travels can help
A Fond Travels phone expert books Alaska unaccompanied minor flights the way the airline requires: confirming the child's age against the current policy, choosing a nonstop or an approved connection inside the two-hour limit, adding the service, collecting drop-off and pickup adult details, and telling you exactly what to bring to the airport. If Alaska cannot work for your route, we compare Delta, JetBlue, and other carriers on the spot. Read how booking flights by phone works, or start on our unaccompanied minor flights page.
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FAQ’s
What is the minimum age to fly alone on Alaska Airlines?
5. Children under 5 must travel with an adult aged 18 or older.
How much is the Alaska Airlines unaccompanied minor fee?
$50 per child, each way, on nonstop and direct flights, and $75 per child, each way, on connecting flights. The fee is waived for children with Atmos Rewards Silver, Gold, or Platinum status.
Can a 5-year-old fly alone on Alaska Airlines?
Yes, with the required Junior Jetsetters service, on nonstop or direct flights only. Children aged 5 to 7 cannot take connecting flights.
Can a 13-year-old or 15-year-old fly alone on Alaska Airlines?
Yes. Ages 13 to 17 may fly alone without the service, or parents can request it for the same fee.
Does Alaska let unaccompanied minors take connecting flights?
Ages 8 to 17 may connect on Alaska Airlines flights with a layover of no more than two hours, not on the last connecting flight of the day. Ages 5 to 7 may not connect. Connections involving another airline must be booked by phone.
Can an unaccompanied minor fly on a red-eye on Alaska?
No. Children traveling alone cannot be booked on flights departing between 9 pm and 5 am.
What ID does the pickup adult need?
A valid government-issued photo ID matching the name on the unaccompanied minor form. Alaska will not release the child to anyone not listed; if the pickup person changes, call the airline before the flight lands.
Do 2-year-olds fly at no charge on Alaska Airlines?
Children under 2 may travel on an adult's lap without a separate fare on domestic flights. From the second birthday a seat must be purchased.
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