Children from 12 years of age may travel aboard Czech Airlines flights alone without adult escort. The only exception are countries where higher age limit is set by the law. Children under 6 years of age are not allowed to travel alone.
Children from 6 to 17 years of age travelling without adult escort are provided the unaccompanied minor service aboard Czech Airlines-operated flights.
How does it work?
At check-in, the child will receive a special “Unaccompanied Minor” (UM) card, stating the flight number, full name, age and language of communication of the child. The card will be placed in a see-through case with a string to go around the child’s neck where it will be kept visible for the entire duration of travels.
- The child and their baggage will be in the care of the ground staff during the child’s stay at the airport and then accompanied to the aircraft.
- Cabin crew will assume responsibility for the child once on board of the aircraft.
- After arrival, a member of the ground staff will meet the child at the aircraft exit and help them reclaim their baggage. After that, the child will be accompanied to the customs area exit and hand over to a previously appointed person – most commonly a family member.
The ground staff member will verify the identity of the person picking up the child based on a photo ID and request that the person signs a special form confirming the unaccompanied minor’s pic up.
Unaccompanied Minor Service Fee
Unaccompanied Minors are charged the regular adult fare. They are not subject to children’s discounts. In addition to the regular fare, a fee is charged for the service as follows:
- 2 350 CZK / 95 EUR* per each leg of travel (* or a local currency equivalent).
In-flight refreshments, such as children’s meals and hot and cold non‑alcoholic beverages as per the child’s request, are included in the fee. Free baggage allowance of Unaccompanied Minors depends on the price package under which the ticket is purchased.
Unaccompanied Minor Service Bookings
Please request the Unaccompanied Minor service when booking the ticket via our contact centre or sales points no later than 48 hours before the scheduled departure. You will be notified of the service availability in 24 hours from the booking.
Before the ticket is issued, a special unaccompanied minor form must be filled in. Our contact centre agents or ticketing agents will be happy to assist you.
Required Travel Documents
Unaccompanied minors must have their own travel documents: a valid passport, visa and health certificate if required for the particular country.
