Is there an age requirement for riding a plane alone?

[Morfos]

Im going to go to So Cal alone next year and I'll be 15 when the time comes. Question is how old do I have to be to ride a plane alone or is there an age requirement?

[Heian]

Yeah I think most airlines its 16. I have been flying since I was about 13 and I had escorts until I was about 16. Nowdays, I have no clue on what the procedure is, with all the highten security and shit who knows. Escorts are usally about 30-40 bucks each way. You should be able to find out on the air agency you are going to fly with on thier website. Maybe you will get bumped to first class like I did one time when I was 14. Free food and a hot blonde was sitting next to me....

[macbain24]

I fly over to my dads every summer for a couple weeks and I go on the plane alone. (15 right now)

[Endo]

I fly my daughter down to see me from Oh to Va and she is 8.

[Judah]

when my parents first got divorced i flew to see my dad alot (i was... let me think... 11?) - i flew with my brother, and he was only 13.. so... yea.. dont think age really matters..

[Aratharn]

I flew to Los Angeles by myself when I was 8. (visiting dad)

But that was 15 years ago, policies might have changed.

[Genosync]

You only have to have someone meet you at the gate.

If they don't meet you at the gate, you'll be held in a little waiting area until someone comes for you. This restriction no longer applies after the age of 16.