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Unaccompanied Minor Rules by Airline 2026: Ages, Fees and How to Book

Unaccompanied Minor Rules by Airline 2026: Ages, Fees and How to Book

By Fond Travels Editorial Team · Last verified: September 2026 Most US airlines require unaccompanied minor service for children aged 5 to 14 (Southwest and Hawaiian: 5 to 11; Alaska: 5 to 12) and charge a published fee each way, typically $5...

Published Sep 15, 2026 2:05 AM EST
Which Airlines Offer Bereavement Fares in 2026? (Airline-by-Airline Table)

Which Airlines Offer Bereavement Fares in 2026? (Airline-by-Airline Table)

By Fond Travels Editorial Team · Last verified: September 2026 As of September 2026, only three airlines serving the US publish a bereavement fare: Delta (for SkyMiles members), Alaska Airlines together with Hawaiian Airlines (10% discount, p...

Published Sep 15, 2026 2:05 AM EST
Military Discounts by Airline 2026: Fares, Baggage and Boarding

Military Discounts by Airline 2026: Fares, Baggage and Boarding

By Fond Travels Editorial Team · Last verified: September 2026 In 2026, American, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, Alaska and Hawaiian sell military fares to active-duty personnel by phone in selected markets; Frontier and Allegiant give no fare dis...

Published Sep 15, 2026 2:05 AM EST
Senior Discounts by Airline 2026: Who Still Offers Them

Senior Discounts by Airline 2026: Who Still Offers Them

By Fond Travels Editorial Team · Last verified: September 2026 As of September 2026, only Delta, American and United still sell senior fares, and only "in certain markets" by phone or through a senior traveler type in the booking form; no US a...

Published Sep 15, 2026 2:05 AM EST
Student Discounts by Airline 2026: Programs, Ages and Proof Needed

Student Discounts by Airline 2026: Programs, Ages and Proof Needed

By Fond Travels Editorial Team · Last verified: September 2026 In 2026, the airlines with a published student program are international carriers: Emirates (ages 16 to 31), Qatar Airways Student Club, Turkish Airlines (12 to 34), Etihad, Air In...

Published Sep 15, 2026 2:05 AM EST
Group Flight Booking by Airline 2026: Minimums, Deposits and Group Desks

Group Flight Booking by Airline 2026: Minimums, Deposits and Group Desks

By Fond Travels Editorial Team · Last verified: September 2026 Every major airline defines a group as 10 or more passengers on the same flights (British Airways: 7 in premium cabins) and prices it through a group desk rather than the public bo...

Published Sep 15, 2026 2:05 AM EST
Bahamasair Manage Booking & Reservations

Bahamasair Manage Booking & Reservations

Bahamasair's manage reservations tool lets you easily update flights, select seats, add baggage, or correct names before your departure.You finally booked your Bahamasair flight bags packed, plans made, but now you need to tweak a seat, check flight ...

Updated Sep 14, 2026 1:11 AM EST
What to Do the Moment Your Flight Is Cancelled

What to Do the Moment Your Flight Is Cancelled

Quick answer: If your flight is cancelled, act within the first few minutes: you are entitled to either rebooking at no charge or a full refund. The airline decides which it offers first, but you can ask for the other. Get in the rebooking line and c...

Published Sep 11, 2026 1:37 AM EST
Refundable vs Non-Refundable Flights: Which Should You Book?

Refundable vs Non-Refundable Flights: Which Should You Book?

Quick answer: Book a non-refundable ticket when your plans are firm. It costs less, and most airlines still let you change it (paying any fare difference) or cancel it for a travel credit. Book a refundable ticket when your plans might change and you...

Published Sep 11, 2026 1:37 AM EST