Sun Country Airlines Minor Policy

If your child is under 14 years old, they need to be with an adult according to Sun Country’s policy for unaccompanied minors. Teenagers aged 15 to 17 can travel within the United States and Puerto Rico. They can also travel with one child aged 5 to 14 on the same trip.

Age Restrictions for Children on Sun Country Flights

According to Sun Country’s policy for unaccompanied minors – 

• If your child is traveling to or from Central America, Mexico, or the Caribbean, they need to have a passport with them. 
• Kids who are younger than 14 can travel within the US and Puerto Rico, but they need to be with an adult who is between 15 and 17 years old.
• Kids aged 15 to 17 can travel alone in the United States and Puerto Rico.
• Children aged 5 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult passenger who is at least 15 years old when flying.
• Children Travelling with Adult Passenger:
  • If you’re a young adult aged 15-17 and you’re traveling with kids aged 5-14, you don’t have to pay the Sun Country unaccompanied minor fee. If the young adult and the minor are in the same cabin, it’s okay.
  • Passengers who are not the parents of a child must be 18 years or older to be responsible for them.

Sun Country allows infants to travel on the lap of an adult.

If you’re traveling with an infant on your lap, you can let us know when you book your flight on suncountry.com. To add an infant to your lap, you can call the airline’s customer service. 

Rules for international travel

According to Sun Country’s policy for minors, a passenger must be 18 years old or older to be responsible for a child passenger. Also – 

• If you are flying with a baby on your lap from any international airport to the United States (except Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), you will have to pay a fee for the infant.
• The cost of a child’s ticket may differ based on their country of origin. If a customer is flying back and forth, the cost will be applied accordingly. 
• If a child is traveling with an adult who is not their parent or legal guardian, Sun Country requires a certified letter of authorization. This is part of their policy for unaccompanied minors. 
• Each country requires specific documentation. To get more information, it’s recommended to contact the nearest embassy or consulate.

• According to Sun Country Airlines Check-In Policy, minors cannot check in online, but they can use the offline method for check-in.

Docs Requirements for Minors

Sun Country Airlines still needs you to show proof of your age. To travel on Sun Country Airlines, minors must meet certain ID requirements.

• Passport
• Birth certificate
• Immunization record
• Sun Country Airlines still needs you to show proof of your age. To travel on Sun Country Airlines, minors must meet certain ID requirements.

Important Tips 

To comply with Sun Country’s minor policy, you must meet the following requirements:

• Babies need to travel with an adult who is at least 15 years old.
• When the plane is taking off or landing, the baby should sit on the adult’s lap.
• One lap infant is allowed per passenger.
• You cannot hold infants on your lap in rows close to emergency exits.

Baggage Allowance for Minors

If you’re an adult traveling with a child or infant, you can bring certain items according to Sun Country’s policy. 

• One diaper bag
• One stroller
• One car seat
• Babies held on laps are not allowed to have checked baggage according to Sun Country’s baggage policy. 
• Checking a child’s safety seat is free of charge. Infant sleep items like crib mattresses and strollers will be considered checked luggage. They need to follow the size and weight limits.

Minors Service Offered By Sun Country Airlines 

Sun Country Airlines does not provide child escort services for kids traveling alone.

If a child or infant is traveling with only one parent, they need to have a Sun Country unaccompanied minor travel consent form that is certified and signed by both parents or legal guardians. 

• The infant’s name, the parent’s name, and the names of anyone else traveling with the child.
• signature(s) of the guardian who is not accompanying the student. 
• Travel dates
• Origin and destination details
• Reason for journey
• Name, address, and phone number of the traveling parents or legal guardian.

FAQs

What are the age restrictions for children traveling alone on Sun Country flights?

• Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult between the ages of 15 and 17.
• 15 to 17-year-olds may travel independently within the United States and Puerto Rico.

Can children age 5 to 14 travel alone on Sun Country flights?

When flying, minors ages 5 to 14 must be accompanied by a passenger at least 15 years of age.

Are there any restrictions on minors traveling with an adult?

• A young adult aged 15 to 17 who is traveling with children aged 5 to 14 is exempt from paying the Sun Country unaccompanied minor fee.
• The young adult and the minor must share a cabin together.

What are the rules for infants traveling on Sun Country flights?

• Infants are permitted to travel on an adult’s chest.
• You can notify Sun Country when reserving your flight or contact their customer service to add an infant to your bosom.

What documentation is required for minors traveling internationally with Sun Country?

• To be responsible for children, passengers who are not their parents must be at least 18 years old.
• A certified letter of authorization is required if a minor is traveling with an adult who is not his or her parent or legal guardian.
• Contacting the nearest embassy or consulate for information on country-specific documentation requirements is highly recommended.

Can minor sit in the emergency seat?

According to Sun Country Seat Selection Policy, Minor can not sit on emergancy seat due to security reasons.