Virgin Atlantic is happy to help kids fly solo. We accept them from the ages of five to 15 years old (up to and including the day prior to their 16th birthday).

At the time of booking, the Unaccompanied Minor service should be requested, either directly with the Virgin Atlantic offices or through a travel agent. The service cannot be booked online.

A form (Declaration of Indemnity) must be completed and signed by the parent or guardian. Full instructions are on the form, but once fully completed the top white copy only should be returned to the UK Special Assistance Department prior to travel and the remainder of the form presented to check-in on the day of departure.

It is important to check for any Visas or documentation that may be required and completed for the child’s destination.

If the child has any special needs or a pre-existing medical condition, please advise at the time of booking so that we can verify their fitness to fly unaccompanied. Cabin crew are First Aid trained, but not permitted to administer medication.

From the check-in point onwards we will take charge of the child and guide them through the airport until they are safely handed over to a member of our crew. At their destination they are introduced to a member of our staff who will escort them through Immigration and Customs to arrivals, where they will be handed over to the parent or guardian noted on the form to meet them. For security reasons they will be required to show formal identification.

An 'Auntie' - a registered child minder, NNEB nursery nurse or mother who is personally known to Virgin Atlantic, may be arranged.

Please call our Contact Centre to request this service.

Conditions and restrictions apply for the young travellers flying solo service.