age to travel abroad is 17 allowed

savinglikemad

hi my son and 3 mates want to go on hol together trouble is not one of them is 18, can they go, or do they have to wait til they are 18. Not worried about them going as all sound lads

hostertlady

as far as i am aware they have to have an adult with them to at least make the booking or give permission in writing..

dzug

There is no legal impediment to them travelling as such - but because they are under 18 they cannot enter into legally binding contracts therefore most holiday companies won't deal with them.

andyrules

My son and mates went last year at 17 - they booked flights and apartment independently. Check they have insurance, it's might not be top of their list of things to do!

bagand96

Most tour operators won't take a party unless there is at least one 18 year old. And for those under 18 a written approval from the parent/guardian is needed if not travelling with them.

The independant route would be an option though.

budgetflyer

Independantly should be no problem. My son + girlfriend stayed in Sol Melia Hotel in Majorca when 17. Easyjet flights

loobs40

My son went last year with a friend to Rome, Naples and Sorrento when they were 17. He booked on a budget airline and stayed in hotels booked independently without any problem

savinglikemad

thank you every one, and yes we will sort out insurance for them as I am sure they may try and sort it out but then not read small print

loobs40

I have a feeling my son could only be insured under my annual travel policy

jillie1974

sunset holidays and club 18-30 will take them as long as there is a letter of consent from all parents and 1 parent signed the booking form

dzug

jillie1974 wrote: »

sunset holidays and club 18-30 will take them as long as there is a letter of consent from all parents and 1 parent signed the booking form

But do you WANT them going on a Club 18-30 holiday?:rotfl: