# ✈ Spirit Airlines Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) Policy
To book Spirit Airlines unaccompanied minor service, call 1-833-341-3894, pay $100 fee, follow airport drop-off and pickup rules.
### **Age Requirements**
* **Under 5 years old**
❌ Cannot travel alone under any circumstances. Must be accompanied by someone **at least 15 years old**.
* **5–14 years old**
✅ Must travel as an **Unaccompanied Minor** if not accompanied by someone at least 15 years old.
* **15 years and older**
✅ May travel alone without UMNR service, but optional UMNR service can be requested. Proof of age (ID, passport, or birth certificate) may be required at check-in.
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### **Eligible Routes**
* ✅ Only **nonstop or direct flights** are permitted.
* ✅ Includes flights within the **continental U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands**.
* ❌ **Not allowed** on:
* International flights
* Connecting flights that require changing planes
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### **UMNR Service Fee**
* **\$150 per child, per one-way trip** (covers up to 2 children from the same family traveling together).
* Fee is **in addition to the regular ticket price**.
* Collected at the time of booking or during check-in.
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### **Booking Process**
1. **Book via Spirit.com, mobile app, or phone reservation** — UMNR service must be selected if traveling alone in the eligible age group.
2. **Provide details** for both:
* The **drop-off adult** (departing airport)
* The **pick-up adult** (arriving airport)
3. Complete the **Unaccompanied Minor form** at the airport on the day of travel.
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### **Check-In Requirements**
* Must **check in at the ticket counter** — online or kiosk check-in not available for UMNRs.
* Required:
* Valid government-issued photo ID for the drop-off adult
* Contact details for both drop-off and pick-up adults
* Completed UMNR form
* Spirit staff will give the child a **lanyard or badge** that must be worn throughout the journey.
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### **Drop-Off Procedure**
* Drop-off adult must:
1. Arrive early (Spirit recommends at least **60 minutes before departure**).
2. Obtain a **gate pass** from the ticket counter.
3. Escort the child to the departure gate.
4. **Stay at the gate until at least 15 minutes after the flight departs**.
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### **In-Flight Supervision**
* UMNRs board early to be introduced to a **Spirit flight attendant**.
* Flight attendants:
* Ensure the child is seated
* Provide limited supervision during the flight
* Help with deplaning and connecting to the pick-up adult
* Spirit **does not provide constant one-on-one supervision** during the flight.
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### **Arrival & Pick-Up**
* Pick-up adult must:
1. Arrive early and obtain a **gate pass** at the arrival airport.
2. Present valid government-issued photo ID that matches the booking details.
3. Meet the flight at the gate — the child will only be released to the authorized adult listed on the UMNR form.
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### **Important Notes**
* UMNR service is **mandatory** for children aged 5–14 traveling alone.
* Service is **not available** during irregular operations (e.g., bad weather causing reroutes or cancellations).
* Spirit recommends packing snacks, activities, and comfort items, as in-flight amenities are limited.
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### **Quick Reference Table**
| **Category** | **Details** |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Ages Allowed Alone** | 15+ years (optional UMNR for 15–17) |
| **UMNR Age Range** | 5–14 years |
| **Under 5** | Cannot travel alone |
| **Fee** | \$150 each way |
| **Allowed Flights** | Direct/nonstop domestic, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| **Not Allowed** | International or connecting flights |
| **Check-In** | Counter only |
| **Boarding** | Pre-boarding for UMNR introduction to crew |
| **Pick-Up** | ID required, must match UMNR form |
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