How Do I Book an Unaccompanied Minor Service With Air Serbia?

It is not needful to say but sending your child alone for the first time is matter of concern.
No matter what would be the reason for that, school excursion overseas, visiting the grandparents, or may be anything else. Safety would be the first thing that strike your mind. To offer such comfort and care air serbia unaccompanied minor service is designed. The airline make sures that your child is looked after from departure to arrival. Continue reading below to know each and everything related to unaccompanied minor service of the airline. 

Who is the service for?

Children aged 5-12 are required to register for UM, when they travel alone on Air Serbia flights. Mandatory age range for routes to/from the United States is age 7-12. If a child is younger than these thresholds, they may not be transported alone and must be accompanied by a parent, authority or an authorised person aged 16 Years or older.

As per official air serbia unaccompanied minor policy for 16 years old and for the children whose age is between 12 to 17 this service is not compulsory but parents can request this service for extra care. Travelers who are flying for the first time can get extra benefit and support from this service. If the child is under 12 years, he or she can travel only with another one person over 16 years old (the other child or another person with the parent's permission). 

How to book unaccompanied minor service with Air Serbia?

Bookings are not possible online for the UM service. All bookings for children travelling unaccompanied must be done via one of the following:

• Air Serbia's Contact Centre (on the official website of the airline)

• An Air Serbia branch office; by visiting in person

• If you're already having an authorized travel agency, it is a good choice to have.

Key information such as the contact details of the person who will be dropping the child and the contact details of the individual who will be collecting the child must be kept handy as these information are needed at the time of booking. 

Bookings open and close as per route and take place on a strict deadline. The service need to be booked at least 24 hours prior to the flight, for most flights. For Paris – Belgrade flight bookings, this period is extended to 36 hours. Any travel to or from China must be booked no sooner than 72 hours prior to travel.

If one of these is missed, Air Serbia will not be able to offer the service and therefore it is recommended to make the necessary reservations well in advance.

How much is unaccompanied minor service fee on Air Serbia?

The unaccompanied minor fees charged by the Air Serbia is in addition ot the child’s full adult ticket fare. The amount that airline charges depends on various factors such as destination and direct or connecting flight. The fee is charged for each Leg - If your child is travelling "up" and "down" each Leg will have a fee.

The following is an explanation of the existing fees:

These charges will include the supervision and assistance given on the journey, looking after your child's safety and comfort from start to finish. Please check the current fees before reserving.

What documents are needed for unaccompanied minors?

It is important to get all the papers sorted, before your child's departure day. Incomplete and/or missing paperwork may lead to the child not being accepted for boarding and the airline will not be liable in that event. For Air Serbia children traveling alone, please ensure that all necessary travel documentation and authorisation documents are submitted and will be easily accessible for review. The things you should get ready:

• Official UM Form: Download from Air Serbia web page, complete electronically and print it, then hand sign it. Include four sets to submit to the airport check in counter; cannot be completed on check-in day.

• Valid Passport: Make sure the child has passport which is valid for travel and cover passport requirements for the country one plans to visit.

• Visa: Determine if your child needs a visa for the country you're traveling to and plan for that well in advance of traveling.

• Travel Consent: In most cases, a parent and/or guardian will need to authorize a minor traveler to travel overseas without them.

• Travel Insurance: This is not necessarily required but advisable to have appropriate travel insurance for the child's trip.

Your travel can be stress free and smooth enough when you have arranged these documents well in advance. 

Conclusion

The unaccompanied minor service of Air Serbia guarantees that children can travel without their parents and be supervised all the way. By preparing information, documents, and fees, and being aware of requirements and booking deadlines, it can be a smooth and stress-free process for both parent and young traveller. Looking to book your child an solo trip? Make sure to fill out the booking form ahead of time, and make sure all travel documents are in order to prevent any last minute surprises.