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Fiji Airways Child Travel Policy | Unaccompanied Minor Rules & Assistance

What Is Fiji Airways Unaccompanied Minor Policy?

Solo travelling is fun, adventurous and very entertaining. However, the parents are always concerned when it comes to minors due to the formalities associated with travel by flight, and the safety issues increase. Fiji Airways gives you a reason to forget your fears because Unaccompanied Minor is the best service offer that promotes safety of minors. However, in order to make the travel arrangements for the minors, parents/guardian needs to cooperate with the guidelines of the airlines. In this article, you will learn about everything that you need to know before you initiate a minor booking with Fiji Airways. 

What age is a child on Fiji Airways? 

Fiji Airways' minor service offers an extra layer of protection for minors during travel. They will be under the supervision of the airline personnel when they enter the airport until they are delivered to an official guardian when they land in the destination. Nevertheless, the service cannot be available to all people. According to the Fiji Airways unaccompanied minor policy, it is clear that the child should be between the ages of 7 and 15 years to experience the benefits of Unaccompanied Minor service. The company has made the service mandatory to children between the ages of 7 to 11. Children at this age and below 15 years will have a choice to include the UNMR service to their ticket; it is absolutely optional to such travelers.

Can a kid travel alone on Fiji Airways?

Yes, Fiji Airways can carry children alone, but this is at the conditions of rules and regulations of the airline. The Fiji Airways unaccompanied minor policy has some criteria that should be fulfilled by the travelers to be able to pass the flight alone. In case the kids do not satisfy these requirements, the airline is at liberty to refuse to allow the minors travel. In order to have an idea of the policy that the airline has concerning minor travel, look at the following points:

  • The UNMR service is compulsory to add to the tickets for kids between the ages of 7 and 11. 
  • Children aged over 11 but under 15 can include the UNMR service in their journey, although it is not mandatory. 
  • When the ticket has UNMR service added, it cannot be changed under any circumstances. But, when the traveler decides to withdraw the service, the airline will cancel the unaccompanied minor.
  • The children who accompany the UNMR service only need to go through the check-in in the airport.
  • If the child has a medical condition and requires special assistance during travel, the airline will not provide the UNMR service to such children; they must travel with a companion. 
  • The Fiji Airways UMNR policy for traveling kids depends on the destination, and all criteria must be met to reach it; otherwise, the booking may be canceled.
  • Children above the age of seven years can travel alone without adding the Unaccompanied service when the flight is scheduled for a distance of less than six hours. 
  • The UNMR service is available only on non-stop flights. Connecting flights do not allow the kids to travel alone. 

How to book an Unaccompanied Minor Flight on Fiji Airways?

With Fiji Airways, children aged 5 to 15 years can travel alone with UNMR service added on the ticket. The flight booking request must be made by the parent/guardian up to 48 hours before the flight is scheduled to depart. In the Fiji Airways unaccompanied minors policy, the minor is required to be booked by the customer care of the airline; there is no online booking of the minor. The process of booking a minor ticket is as follows:

  • Dial Fiji Airways reservation number 1 (800) 227-4446 and wait for the call to connect. 
  • Once you call is connected, listen to the IVR and choose the ‘Flight Booking’ or ‘New Flight’ option and join the agent. 
  • Inform the agent that you are making the reservation for an unaccompanied minor and share the necessary details regarding the minor, such as: 
    • Name of the Child
    • Traveling Dates
    • Details of the destinations
    • Contact details of the parent and guardian at the pick-up and drop-off points.
  • Check the information with the agent, reconsider the Fiji Airways unaccompanied minor Fee, and select a payment method.
  • Finalize the payment to book with Fiji Airways.
  • After the booking process, fill the consent form and hand it over at the check-in counter.

How to fill out the consent form? 

To fill the consent form of the minor flying with Fiji Airways, the parent or the guardian, who is signing the consent form should do it at the airport during the check-in; the consent form should not be signed in advance online. To accomplish it, a person should pass the following steps:

Where and When to Complete the Form

  • The consent form is given on the Fiji Airways check-in desk on the day of departure.
  • The parent or legal guardian with the child at the airport will have to complete the form and sign it in the presence of Fiji Airways employees.

Information Required on the Consent Form

  • Full name, age and address of the traveling minor.
  • Details of the parent or guardian transferring the kid including complete name, address, and telephone number.
  • Complete name and contact numbers of the person collecting the child at his or her destination.
  • Examples of flight information include flight number, date and destination.
  • Parent/guardian consent to it (signing), the accuracy of all the information, and the consent to leave the child in the care of Fiji Airways in case of traveling.

Is an unaccompanied minor chargeable on Fiji Airways?

The Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) service fee is charged by Fiji Airways, namely, $100 per flight and child. The extra supervision and care will be provided by this charge, which will ensure that the minor is safe and under good care even in the course of the trip. When booking a seat on an aircraft, the parents/ guardians should take into account the Fiji Airways unaccompanied minor Fee since the child will be traveling by him or herself. The compulsory service is for children aged 7 to 11 years old, and optional for children aged 12 to 15. Always enquire with the airline on the existence of any changes in fees or policies. The rates and fees are learning dependent; therefore, to get more information about the same, contact the customer care at 011 679 672 0777/ 1 (800) 227-4446.

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What are the responsibilities of the parents with unaccompanied travel? 

Fiji Airways is concerned with child safety when travelling. The parents or the guardians are, however, obliged to undertake some responsibility, in order to provide security to the child. The duties of parents who are accompanied with unaccompanied minors traveling with Fiji Airways are as follows:

  • The Fiji Airways UMNR policy stipulates that the parents should stick around the airport until the flight has taken off.
  • The parent should be present in the airport to fill the consent form.
  • The parent should make the booking at least 48 hours prior to the flight taking off.
  • The parents will have to provide the information about the guardian who will take the child on the arrival.

Does an infant need to pay for a Fiji Airways ticket?

Yes, the children from 7 days to 2 years will be considered as infants, and the airline will charge a fee from the parents for infant travel. The parents will have to pay 10% of the adult fare for the infant, and then they can travel on the parents' lap. But when the child is occupying a seat, then he or she has to pay the entire price of the ticket. In case of a child under the age of seven days, he/she cannot travel with Fiji Airways. Infant ticket price varies depending on route and the destination of the flight. 

Does Fiji Airways have bassinets?

Yes, Fiji Airways does provide bassinets to children on the long-haul flights. These can be utilised by passengers carrying babies who tend to have children below the age of two. However, when you are buying a ticket, you should ask them to prepare the bassinet, as they are often short in the amount. Always make sure that you book one during your travel by checking with the airline either directly or when booking. It is an excellent method of making traveling with a little child easier.

Conclusion 

Fiji Airways provides an Unaccompanied Minor service to children between the ages of 7 and 15 to provide a safe transportation of the children under the watch of the airlines. The parents are also required to follow certain rules when making a reservation, which include forced service among children aged between 7 and 11. The booking and consent form should be done at the airport in order to ensure that the experience is secure. Young travelers are concerned more with safety and support.