Law and rules

First flight alone: when and where is your child allowed to do this?

Flying adventures - without mom, dad or family: our expert knows what you need to bear in mind.

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Is your child about to board an airplane alone for the first time this year? Wow, what an adventure! We asked when this is possible with which airlines, whether it is legally permitted at all, how best to do it - and, above all, what happens to your child in the event of delays and flight cancellations.

The first flight alone is rarely forgotten: That's why everything should go as perfectly as possible. But are underage children allowed to board the plane alone?