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# ✈ 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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