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Fees and conditions for Kids Solo

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We have created the Kids Solo service for children traveling alone. Thanks to this service, your child will be under the supervision of our staff throughout the trip.

Fees and conditions for children traveling alone

The" Kids Solo " service is mandatory for children from 4 to 11 years of age traveling alone within Metropolitan France and the territories and departments of Overseas France, as well as Papeete, and from 5 to 14 years of age on international flights. Find out more

How can I book a ticket for my child?

You can book your child’s ticket online for all flights* operated by Air France. If your child is between 4 and 11 years old you can book their ticket using the Air France app. When you book their ticket, please let us know your child is traveling alone. You will need to complete the "unaccompanied minor" form online. ^{*Please note that the Kids Solo service is limited on board our aircraft and is not available for every flight.}

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Some countries require travel documents, quarantine upon arrival, a recent negative test for Covid-19 or medical certificates, including for children. The use of a mask (without a valve) is recommended on board our aircraft for passengers from the age of six, and especially for vulnerable passengers. Depending on the country of departure or arrival, masks may be required on board or at the airport. Please check the travel requirements of your child’s destination countries. To learn more, please consult TravelDoc. Updated: January 2023.

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Travel documents

Visas, passports, vaccinations, entry requirements... Check the travel requirements for your child’s trip before their departure. To avoid last-minute stress, complete the “unaccompanied minor” form online. You will need to provide this at check-in. If you have to make changes to the information you provided on the form, please go to My Bookings:

Click on "Manage information about accompanying persons" under your child's name

Review all the pre-filled information and make any necessary changes.

Save and download the travel file.

The number of copies you should bring to the airport varies according to your child's itinerary:

2 copies for a direct flight

3 copies for flight with a connection

4 copies for a flight with more than one connection

Is your child traveling on a flight operated by our partner Delta? You do not need to complete an "unaccompanied minor" travel form. We will provide you with a specific form to fill out at the airport. Is your child traveling to the United States? They must provide a customs declaration form upon arrival.

Download and complete the customs declaration form

Please note: Any passenger under 18 years old, whether a French citizen or a foreigner living in France, must obtain authorization to leave the country for any journey outside France.

See regulations

or download the

permit to travel form

Connecting flights

Our service for children traveling alone has resumed on almost all of our network. Connections are possible at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY) and Lyon (LYS). Routes with connections that do not currently offer the Kids Solo service include:

Travel to/from China, the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong.

The Kids Solo service is available for travel to/from Noumea (NOU), departing from Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG):

via Tokyo-Narita (NRT) or Singapore (SIN)

Please be aware that transfers between Paris-Orly (ORY) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) are unavailable.

At the airport

Children traveling alone should check in:

30 hours before departure in the "

Check-in

" section of the website. You will receive a confirmation document, which you must present at the check-in counter.

At the check-in counter on the day of departure. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the flight’s check-in closes. The check-in deadline is indicated on your child's ticket.

Find the check-in deadlines for different departure and arrival locations.

Please check in any baggage that your child may not be able to carry on their own. At the check-in counter, we will let you know where and when our staff will come to collect your child. At the expected time, an Air France staff member will accompany them to the aircraft. You will receive a text message confirming their flight’s departure. You can leave the airport once you have received it. Be aware that, in the event of flight cancelation, you may need to look after your child while they wait for a new flight. The designated pickup person will also receive a text message notifying them of the flight's estimated arrival time.

On board

The cabin crew will take special care to make sure your child is comfortable and safe. On international flights, your child can enjoy games, movies, cartoons, and even meditation programs for kids and adults alike. We will also bring gifts and treats to pass the time. It's even more fun on board than at home! Does your child have a tablet or smartphone? Starting from 30 hours before the flight, download our range of magazines for young people in the Air France Play app.

Upon arrival

Upon arrival, your child will be the last to leave the aircraft. A staff member will accompany them to the arrival area to meet the designated pickup person. This designated person will receive a text message with the aircraft’s estimated time. The designated pickup person must show a valid ID card or passport with a clear photo. Depending on the airport, your child will either have already picked up their baggage or will pick it up with the designated pickup person at the destination*. ^{* The designated pickup person must be of legal age (except for parents and legal guardians who may be under 18 years of age).}

Follow the trip's progress in the Air France app

The Air France* app simplifies your child's trip. Prepare for their departure and follow their journey in real time at every step of their trip!

^{* The Air France app is free and available in 10 languages on smartphones and tablets.}

How does it work ? Let us guide you.

If your child is between 5 and 14 years old*, you can book their ticket on our website or directly in the app.

Before selecting your child's age group, check the box to indicate that they will be traveling alone on the Air France app.

View your child's booking on the app and share it with the designated pickup person.

7 days before the trip: Air France will notify you of your child's upcoming trip and remind you of any travel requirements you may need to meet.

On the day of the trip, you can follow your child's journey in real time directly from your smartphone. From the moment your child is in the care of our staff to boarding, from take-off to landing: follow along every step of the way!

^{* 4 to 11 years old for a trip within Metropolitan France, a trip from Metropolitan France to Overseas France, or a destination in our Intra-Caribbean network.}

What about 15- to 17-year-old teenagers traveling alone?

Teenagers between 15 and 17 years old* traveling alone can benefit from the Kids Solo service upon request. You can purchase your child’s ticket on the Air France website and opt for the Kids Solo service after entering their age. You can follow the progress of the trip on the app.

^{*12 to 17 years old for a trip within Metropolitan France, from Metropolitan France to Overseas France, or our Intra-Caribbean network.}