Teens travelling alone for holidays

tamiami

Try Easyjet Holidays:

http://holidays.easyjet.com/

The person making the booking has to be over 18, so you would make the booking for them.

Valli

Doshwaster wrote: »

You must be a very trusting parent. When I was 16 or 17 I wasn't allowed to go to the next town for a night out never mind abroad.

If a travel agent refused to accept the booking then you may be able to book directly with the hotel but it would depend upon the local laws where they are going and the policy of the hotel itself - both of which can vary widely. Many hotels require a credit card to cover any additional costs and damages incurred during the stay.

:D:D
with well brought-up kids;):p

anyway they've now decided to go next year when the eldest of the three (my girl) will be 18, because we can see that booking is going to be an issue. The other two are summer babies. They've been friends since they were at playgroup!

Thank you all for your comments/advice.

mumps

Valli wrote: »

:D:D
with well brought-up kids;):p

anyway they've now decided to go next year when the eldest of the three (my girl) will be 18, because we can see that booking is going to be an issue. The other two are summer babies. They've been friends since they were at playgroup!

Thank you all for your comments/advice.

Have they thought of interrailing? I have wanted to do it for about 40 years and this summer I am going to be going round europe by train stopping here and there with all my worldly goods in a backpack. I am practising for my gap year when I retire next year. Well you don't have to do it when you are 18.

zagfles

They won't have a problem if they do it independantly. As far as I know all airlines will take them, I think Ryanair have the highest age limit but even for them it's 16. Most airlines it's 12 or 14.

Some hotels will require a CC or insist they are 18, but you'll find plenty that don't, also as mentioned youth hostels are a good option.

Don't be put off, it'll be a great experience for them. I've been travelling abroad with friends my age or alone since I was 14, it's an excellent way to gain greater self-confidence and of course if they're language students it will help immensely with their studies.

Obviously_the_best

They're fine on easyJet

http://www.easyjet.com/terms-and-conditions#a11

pinkstarsx

Package wise I think Thomas cook may allow it with letters from parents.

Independently the flights with pretty much all airlines will not be an issue but many hotels will say no - I know Palmanova/Magaluf are strict.
Make a list of hotels they/you like & call/email them to check. Book with cheapest agent & you do the booking for them as you have to be over 18 to book.

Voyager2002

BillyB wrote: »

It looks like most airlines have the same policy, where children can fly alone after 6 if documents are completed and older ones (15 - 17) can fly unaccompanied. Might be worth going in to a travel agents branch or phone them and ask them directly.

No.

Ryanair is particularly difficult; Easyjet accept them from 14; only the "full service" carriers accept unaccompanied younger children.

Bob_the_Saver

Voyager2002 wrote: »

No.

Ryanair is particularly difficult; Easyjet accept them from 14; only the "full service" carriers accept unaccompanied younger children.

Ryanair is particularly good in this respect!

KerryBish

As far as I know, if you give your legal consent for them to travel alone, there shouldn't be any problems. Best course of action would be to call/e-mail the airlines and the hotel you are planning to make the booking and ask for the specific requirements.