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Minors traveling alone

 


 Unaccompanied Minor Service – Age Range and Applicable Fees

Unaccompanied Minors (ages 5 to 11): They may travel without an accompanying adult only by using the special escort service provided throughout the entire journey. This service carries an additional charge of $15.00 per segment on domestic flights.

At the time of travel, the minor will be handed over by the airline staff to the flight attendant or the Captain of the aircraft. 

Upon arrival at the destination station, they will, in turn, hand the minor over to an airline representative, along with the corresponding Release of Liability form, which includes all the contact details of the person authorized to pick up the minor.

Minors aged 12 to 17 may travel alone; however, they do so under the full responsibility of their parents or legal guardians, as the Unaccompanied Minor Service does not apply to this age group — unless the parents specifically request this additional escort service.

Air Panama does not accept unaccompanied minors for connections with other airlines, only point to point.


 Important document

Every minor traveling alone must carry three copies of the following documents at the time of travel:

  • Valid identification for the minor (youth ID, birth certificate, or passport).
  • “Unaccompanied Minor” form, duly completed and signed.
  • Authorization letter to travel and a copy of the parent(s)’ identification, indicating their consent for the minor to travel alone. The letter must include the full name and ID number of the adult responsible for picking up the minor at the destination. This letter is only required to be notarized for international flights.
  • The minor must carry his or her identification document (youth ID, birth certificate or passport) when traveling.
  • Copy of the ID of the person receiving the minor at the destination.
  • The adult who drops off the minor at the airport must remain present during the check-in process until the flight departs.

MPORTANT NOTICE: If the person responsible for dropping off the minor at the counter is not one of the parents, they must present a copy of their identification.

 Minor's luggage 
The luggage to be checked by the minor must be reviewed by an airline supervisor

The minor must not carry overweight luggage and their hand luggage must be one that they can carry with them. The minor cannot travel with pets.

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