What term describes a child traveling alone?

• A. Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR)
• B. Solo Child
• C. Independent Minor
• D. Unsupervised Child

Answer: (A)

Airlines use the term Unaccompanied Minor to describe a child traveling alone. This label signals that the child will receive dedicated supervision from check-in through arrival, with airline staff guiding them through each step, including boarding and handoff to a designated guardian at the destination. It also implies there are specific procedures, consent, and contact information required from the parent or guardian. Other phrases like Solo Child, Independent Minor, or Unsupervised Child aren’t used in official policy because they don’t denote the structured supervision and procedures that airlines implement.