Children may not be ready Rules aside, not all children are ready to travel long distances by themselves. Sources said the number of complaints rises and falls periodically. But complaint letters from parents of children who flew on Continental, Northwest, TWA and other airlines are worrisome, nonetheless. One parent's child did not disembark at the gate that was assigned to the flight. After paging the child several times, the parent learned that the flight had arrived at a different gate, and that the child had been taken to an area designated for lost children.
Problems are likeliest to occur between connections.
For this reason, she advises parents to choose an airline that keeps unaccompanied minors on board until other passengers have disembarked, so that the attendant can give them undivided attention. Review good touch, bad touch, where to get help. To further minimize any potential risk, Curtis recommends that you try to reserve your child a seat next to an empty one. There's no rule that says he can't sit next to a guy doing shots at 8 o'clock in the morning, or next to a registered sex offender. Planning ahead is key Whether your child is a seasoned traveler or a novice, planning ahead can help guarantee a smooth flight.