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Regulations on Unaccompanied Minors Flying with Vietnam Airlines
The national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, stipulates that unaccompanied minors must be between 2 and 12 years old with specific conditions as follows:
Regulations Regarding Unaccompanied Minors Flying Alone with Vietnam Airlines
Specifically:
- Children aged 2 to under 6 traveling alone are only eligible for Economy Class tickets.
- Children from 6 to under 12 are permitted to travel alone in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes. The number of children in Business Class must not exceed 10% of the total seats in the Business Class cabin.
- Children from 12 to under 18 can travel alone with Vietnam Airlines without the need for the airline's Child Care service.
Vietnam Airlines Unaccompanied Minors Service
Vietnam Airlines Unaccompanied Minors Service Fee
In addition to passenger fares based on age, Vietnam Airlines applies the following fees for unaccompanied minors service as outlined below:
|
Service |
Fee |
Note |
|
Unaccompanied Minors Service (UM) |
- 500,000 VND/domestic segment - 50 USD/international segment |
Service fee does not include VAT |
|
Accompanying Attendant Service |
Calculated at adult fare |
- Service fee applies to the same class as the accompanying UM seat. - Service fee includes applicable airline and government taxes and fees. |
Vietnam Airlines Unaccompanied Minors Service Fee
Service Registration Procedure
Vietnam Airlines Unaccompanied Minors Service Registration Time
The registration period for Vietnam Airlines unaccompanied minors service is as follows:
- Unaccompanied Minors (UM) service must be pre-booked at least 24 hours before the flight.
- Accompanying Attendant service must be pre-booked at least 3 days before domestic flights and at least 5 days before international flights.
Required Documents
Children aged 2 to under 12 using Vietnam Airlines Child Care service must have one of the following documents:
- Original birth certificate or certified copy, photocopies or photos will not be accepted when registering for Vietnam Airlines services.
- For children with foreign nationality or children flying internationally, an original passport is mandatory.
Birth certificate or passport is required documentation for children
Currently, Vietnam Airlines has waived the requirement for authorization letters for unaccompanied minors, only registration by the guardian before the flight is valid.
Booking Unaccompanied Minors Service with Vietnam Airlines
To book the Unaccompanied Minors Service with Vietnam Airlines, passengers can make direct bookings on the Vietnam Airlines website or call the airline's hotline.
On the airline's website, navigate to the Assistance Services > Special Services > Child Passengers > Unaccompanied Minors Service section. Then fill in the reservation code and email as shown in the image below:
Registering Unaccompanied Minors Service on Vietnam Airlines website
Additionally, if you purchase Vietnam Airlines tickets from Mytour.vn - a reputable authorized agent of Vietnam Airlines, you can directly contact Mytour for assistance in booking Unaccompanied Minors Service. Mytour's hotline 1900 2083 and online channels like Facebook and Zalo will promptly handle your requests at any time.
Important Notes for Registering Unaccompanied Minors Service with Vietnam Airlines
At Departure Airport
- It's advisable to download and fill out the necessary forms for children's services as per the airline's or agent's instructions.
- Vietnam Airlines requires the guardian to be present at the airport at least 2 hours before the flight for child check-in.
- The guardian must present personal identification documents matching the information provided during ticket booking.
- The guardian must remain at the airport until the flight takes off before departure.
At Arrival Airport
- The designated person must be present at the airport at least 30 minutes before landing to pick up and assist the child with remaining procedures before leaving the airport.
- The designated person must present personal identification documents matching the information provided during ticket booking.
Information about Vietnam Airlines Unaccompanied Minors Service will help you plan your child's flight more easily. For any inquiries about air tickets or flight procedures, you can contact Mytour.vn at hotline 1900 2083 for quick assistance.
Thao Chi
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