<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]I am helping a plan an international trip for the teenager and a question that surfaced is how airlines handle children traveling without a parent or guardian. I would like to understand the requirements and arrangements before the teenager books a ticket.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]While researching Lufthansa Customer Service I discovered details about the unaccompanied children service. It appears that children aged 5 to 11 usually must use the unaccompanied children service when they travel alone and the unaccompanied children service may also be offered for travelers aged 12 to 17 if requested. I also learned that the unaccompanied children service requires arrangements to be made in advance and the booking may need to be done through channels instead of completing the entire process online. Parents or guardians should verify the documents, airport procedures and arrangements for the person who will meet the child at the destination.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Another detail I am curious, about is whether the unaccompanied children service covers every segment of the journey especially when the itinerary includes connecting flights or travel with another airline.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Has anyone recently arranged a Lufthansa flight for a child travelling alone? What did you need to confirm before booking? Is there anything parents should organize well ahead of departure to make the journey easier?[/size]



<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]I&rsquo;d appreciate hearing about real experiences and practical advice from other parents or travelers.[/size]