What is WestJet Unaccompanied Minor Policy?

Does WestJet allow unaccompanied minors?

Yes, WestJet can have unaccompanied minors. They provide targeted service to unaccompanied minors aged between 8 and 17 years on direct flights between cities in Canada, and special attention and supervision during the flight. It has restrictions and conditions, and a fee is charged for this service. Parents who are willing to say goodbye to their child on a solo trip abroad should know the policy of unaccompanied minors.

WestJet Unaccompanied Minor Policy

• Age eligibility: The service is compulsory for children between the ages of 8 and 11 travelling alone and optional for children within the age group of 12 and above. Children below 8 are not able to use the service. The policy is not extended to the minors who require special assistance or those who are hearing and visually impaired.

• Booking and charges: Unaccompanied minor booking has to be done at least 48 hours prior to the flight. It charges a fee of between CAD 100 and 118 per direction. The unaccompanied minor form should be signed by guardians with the child's and guardian's information.

• Airport procedure: The parents have to be at least 90 to 120 minutes ahead of time in order to do paperwork, display ID, and leave child. The employees who bring the child to WestJet airport take them through the security check, the gate, and the boarding.

• On the flight: The children are given a special bracelet, headsets, snacks, and beverages. They are monitored and assisted by flight attendants.

• Arrival: The child is delivered only to the authorized guardian who should present a valid ID. This is done by the staff on safety grounds.

• Limitations: The child cannot carry pets and other baggage and the airline has a total of four unaccompanied children on a given flight.

• Documentation: The child has to be in possession of all the necessary travel documents, such as birth certificates or government ID. Contact basic plus emergency contacts are also offered by guardians.

WestJet Unaccompanied Minor Fee

The fee charged by WestJet unaccompanied minor policy is approximately CAD 100 per flight section, per child, on domestic flights in Canada. On the international flights, the charge is stiffer and is approximately CAD 150, as well as taxes, per flight segment. This fee will include the cost of supervision and assistance offered to the child from the check-in until the time they are safely handed over to an authorized guardian at the destination. This demands the fee to be paid in advance, and the service cannot be done at the airport. The payment will be made so that the minors who are unaccompanied can be given special care and attention during the travelling experience.

How to book an unaccompanied minor flight on WestJet?

• The reservation should be made by calling the Sales Super Centre of WestJet at 1-888-937-8538.
• Give the age, full name, and flight details of the child.
• Pay the unaccompanied minor service fee.
• Fill in and upload the unaccompanied minor form mailed through email.
• Check in and do paperwork at the airport early (90-120 minutes prior to departure).
• The child has to be accompanied by a guardian during the check-in and is allowed to receive a gate pass.
• The child will be accompanied and monitored by WestJet employees until it is transferred to an official guardian at the destination.

Conclusion

The unaccompanied minor service provided by WestJet is well designed and guarantees the safety and comfort of children who travel without an escort between the ages of 8 and 17. Knowing the precise policies on which age a child is eligible to travel, what documents will be required, and the cost involved, parents will be able to comfortably book a trip. WestJet aims to augment peace of mind for the parents and make the unaccompanied minors feel safe and well taken care of during their flights.