With the holidays coming up, this is good information to know.

Flying Alone

We've all flown alone in our lives.

Every airport contains folks traveling alone to their destination. It could be for work, fun, or to see family.

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Traveling alone can be easy and smooth.

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You don't have to worry about making sure others make it through security or missing your flight. It's all on you.

People with kids have to worry about making sure their kids are ready to fly and occupied while on their airplane.

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Kids can be fussy when flying.

Kids Flying Alone

Sometimes, you will see kids flying alone.

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It's not common, but it happens.

Do you know the rules about kids flying alone? You might be surprised.

Most major airlines like Delta, Southwest, Alaska, and United will let kids fly alone as young as five.

You don't have to abandon your child at TSA.  Every airport allows parents to accompany children to the gates until they board the plane.

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After that, an airline employee will ensure the child reaches their family when they land.

No one wants a Home Alone: Lost in New York situation to happen. You don't want your child to go to a different destination away from family.

Reality Of Letting Kids Fly Alone

The policies about letting your kids fly alone state to make sure your child is mature enough to be left alone on a plane for several hours.

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If your kids can't handle being alone, you might need to reconsider letting your child fly alone.

With the holidays soon, this is good information to know if your children want to visit relatives and you can't go.

Would you allow your kids to fly alone?

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