interCaribbean Solo Booking: Key Facts at a Glance
interCaribbean Airways sources reviewed November 5, 2025. Rules can change. Always confirm with the airline for your specific itinerary before you book or travel.
Managing an interCaribbean Airways booking for a solo child traveler is straightforward when you know the age rules. Kids 5–11 must use the unaccompanied minor service. Children under 5 need an adult. Teens 12+ can travel alone but should confirm route documentation.
This guide brings together everything you need: how to book, change, cancel, check in, handle baggage, and manage the airport handoff.
Your interCaribbean Booking Action Center
Every step depends on interCaribbean confirming the child and the unaccompanied minor service on your specific flights. Use this guide to manage the entire process.
Making Your Child's Reservation
How to book: Tell the Reservations Sales Agent that the booking is for an unaccompanied minor and get written confirmation.
Use the child's full legal name and correct birthdate. Save your booking reference, ticket number, and the UM service confirmation.
Changing or Updating a Booking
If you need to change dates, flights, or names, call interCaribbean. After any change, ask them to confirm the UM service is still active on the new itinerary.
Adding or Changing the UM Service
To add, remove, or update the service, call interCaribbean. Make sure the names of the adults dropping off and picking up the child match their official IDs.
Handling Flight Changes, Delays, and Rebooking
Key rule: Check in at the departure gate at least 45 minutes early. Confirm every interCaribbean-operated sector and any connection.
If the flight changes, both adults must stay reachable. Confirm the UM service is still valid for any new flight before accepting it.
Cancellations and Refunds
Call interCaribbean to cancel. Ask for a breakdown of the airfare and the UM service fee. Understand the refund rules and what happens if you don't show up. Save all receipts.
Fees and Extra Costs
The fee: The fee isn't clearly listed online. You need to request a current quote from interCaribbean when you book.
Get an itemized total: airfare, UM fee, seat selection, baggage, taxes, and any change fees. Ask if siblings on the same flight are charged separately.
Check-in and the Airport Process
At the airport: The parent checks in at the counter with the child and all documents. Follow the airline's instructions and be prepared to stay until the flight departs.
Online check-in is usually blocked for unaccompanied minors. Arrive early and ask if the parent can get a gate pass.
Airport Assistance and the Guardian Handoff
Know who is responsible for the child at each stage: check-in, security, boarding, and arrival. The pickup person must arrive early with a photo ID that matches the booking.
Managing Baggage
The rule: The child gets the baggage allowance for their fare. The UM fee doesn't add extra luggage.
Keep documents, medicine, and a contact card in the carry-on. Save bag tags and report any lost baggage immediately.
Passports, Visas, and Consent Forms
What you need: Proof of age, the completed form, passport or route ID, visa, consent, and adult identification. For international travel, also check passport, visa, and notarized consent requirements.
Domestic vs. International Travel
For international flights: The airline form does not replace a passport, visa, exit permission, notarized consent, or custody document required by a country. Check each country's requirements.
Authorized Pickup and Drop-Off Contacts
Only the adult named in the booking can pick up the child. Make sure their ID matches. If you need to change the pickup person, get interCaribbean's approval in advance.
Real-World Example: Handling a Schedule Change
You get an email about a flight change. Here's what to do:
- Open your booking and compare the old and new flights.
- Check the operator, stops, and times.
- Don't accept the new flight until you've called interCaribbean and confirmed the UM service is still active. If the operator or route changes, the service may need to be re-added.
- After confirmation, check guardian contacts, fees, and baggage.
- Share the new confirmation with the pickup person.
On travel day, both adults use the same flight-status source. The sender follows the airport rules, and the pickup person arrives early with ID.
Tips for Keeping Your Booking Accurate
Keep a simple timeline: when you booked, when you made changes, and who approved them. This helps both adults stay on the same page.
Always check the UM service is active after any change—ticket reissue, schedule update, or seat change. Special requests can disappear when a booking is rebuilt.
Keep your child's documents simple and accessible. The child should know the pickup adult's name and carry a paper contact card. Keep medicine and documents in the carry-on.
Before departure, review the policy one more time. Confirm age, route, operator, fee, baggage, and handoff. If something is unclear, ask interCaribbean for written confirmation.
After the trip, keep receipts until any claims or refunds are settled. Protect your child's privacy—don't post their itinerary online.
Give each adult a short action sheet with the booking reference, service status, flight number, local airport time, meeting point, and emergency contact. Review it with the child. If anything changes, update both copies. This final check ensures everyone has the same information.
Final Action Checklist
interCaribbean Solo Travel: Reference Table
| Age/Category | Eligibility | Service | Fee | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 5–11 | Must use UM service | Published process | Request current quote | Tell agent it's an UM |
| Under 5 | Must travel with adult | Not available | N/A | Too young |
| 12 and older | Can travel alone | Optional | Fare-based | Documents still apply |
| Partner flight | Not eligible | No UM | N/A | Check operator |
Official Source for This Guide
Check this official page before you book, change, or cancel your child's flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common parent questions about managing an interCaribbean booking for a solo child traveler.
What age can a child fly alone on interCaribbean Airways?+
interCaribbean accepts unaccompanied children ages 5–11. Kids under 5 need an adult. Teens 12+ can travel alone but should confirm route documentation.
How much does the UM service cost?+
The fee isn't clearly listed online. You need to request a current quote from interCaribbean when you book.
Which flights allow the UM service?+
Check in at the departure gate at least 45 minutes early. Confirm every interCaribbean-operated sector and any connection.
How do I book the UM service?+
Tell the Reservations Sales Agent that the booking is for an UM and get written confirmation.
What documents does my child need?+
Proof of age, the completed form, passport or route ID, visa, consent, and adult identification.
What's the baggage allowance?+
The child gets the baggage allowance for their fare. The UM fee doesn't add extra luggage.
Can I send a car seat or stroller?+
Yes, but these follow separate equipment rules and don't affect the UM service.
What happens at check-in?+
The parent checks in at the counter with the child and forms. The pickup person must show matching ID at arrival.
Can a child with a disability use this service?+
Yes, if they can follow instructions and manage basic needs. Any medical, mobility, or communication needs require advance approval.
Can an infant travel alone?+
No. Infants must travel with an adult.
What happens if the flight is delayed or changed?+
Both adults must stay reachable. Confirm the UM service is still valid for any new flight.
Does the policy change for international flights?+
Airline rules are similar, but you also need passports, visas, and consent forms for each country.
Can siblings travel together?+
Yes, but the youngest child's age sets the rules. Confirm with interCaribbean when booking.
Who can pick up my child?+
Only the adult named in the booking, with matching photo ID.
Can I change the pickup person?+
Yes, but only with interCaribbean's approval before arrival. Get written confirmation.
Will the crew give medicine to my child?+
No. The child must be able to manage their own needs. If not, you may need to travel with them.
Can I go to the gate with my child?+
This depends on the airport and security. Ask at check-in.
Do I always need a consent letter?+
Often yes, especially for international travel. Check with interCaribbean and the authorities.
What should I pack in my child's carry-on?+
Documents, a contact card, medicine, a charger, a sweater, and a snack. Keep it light.
Do codeshare flights follow the same rules?+
Not automatically. Check in early and confirm every interCaribbean-operated sector and any connection.
What's the first thing I should check?+
Confirm your child's age (5–11) and that the route is an interCaribbean-operated flight.
What proof should I keep from the booking?+
Save the booking reference, the UM confirmation, and all receipts.
Can a route change affect the service?+
Yes. If the flight changes to a partner or connection, confirm the UM service is still valid.
When should I recheck the booking?+
Check after any change and again a day or two before departure.
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Editorial and verification note
interCaribbean Airways controls flight acceptance. Government agencies control passports, consent, and entry. We used the official source listed above.
Editorial note: Updated November 5, 2025. AI helped structure the research, but a real person wrote and reviewed this guide. Always compare this information with the latest interCaribbean instructions.