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I. General
- Ethiopian considers children from the age of 5 to 12 years who are traveling alone on Ethiopian or Other Airline as Unaccompanied Minors with mandatory escort service. Ethiopian considers youth between the ages of 12 to18 as unaccompanied minors as well but they can be accepted without escort by paying applicable service fee.
- Ethiopian will take the responsibility for Unaccompanied Minors beyond the airport at which they are embarking or disembarking. However, Ethiopian will take the responsibility for the safe delivery of the unaccompanied minor to the receiving carrier at transfer point.
II. Policy
- Unaccompanied minors under the age of five (5) years shall not be accepted on all Ethiopian flights with out accompanying family member.
- A Company escort (cabin crew) is mandatory for unaccompanied minors between the ages of 5 to 12 years on domestic/ international routes.
- An escort can be provided by Ethiopian, at an applicable charge, on both domestic and international routes.
III. Procedures
- Prior to issuance of ticket, the client should fill an Unaccompanied Minor Form with complete addresses and telephone numbers of all the responsible persons involved who will be responsible at origin, intermediate (if transfer is involved) and destination stations.
- In the event that arrangement cannot be made by a parent or guardian to receive the child at transfer point and no escort service is requested, Ethiopian will assist in making arrangements for a suitable custodian without, accepting any liability. This arrangement of such custodianship is for children who are 12 and above years of age.
IV. Unaccompanied Minor’s and Company Escorts’ Fare
- International
The following fares shall apply for the transportation of unaccompanied minors on international routes.
Age group
(Year) |
Applicable Fare |
Company Escort
Requirement |
Company Escort
Fare |
| 5 to 12 years |
Adult fare + USD 100
service fee |
Mandatory |
One way Adult fare |
| 12 to 18 years |
USD 100 service fee |
N/A |
N/A |
- Domestic
Unaccompanied minors between the ages of 5 to 12 years will be accepted for transportation on domestic routes with Company escort by paying one way of the adult fare for the company escort and ETB 100 service fee. Unaccompanied minors between the ages of 12 to 18 can travel without escort by filling UM form and paying ETB 100 service fee. (For more information please contact your travel agency or Ethiopian ticket office.)
Disclaimer
These pages are for informative purposes only and do not form a contract. As such, any information contained within this site is subject to change with or without notice. Ethiopian Airlines assumes no liability for these changes. Ethiopian also reserves the right to interpret and apply these policies and procedures. In each case, Ethiopian’s interpretations and applications shall be final and conclusive.
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