Children between the ages of 5 and 12 traveling alone - or unaccompanied by a passenger of at least 16 years of age - are referred to as Unaccompanied Minors (UM/UMNR) and are accepted on flights under the conditions described below.

## Overview of Saudi unaccompanied minors policy

Seats with bassinets suitable for children over 12 months and weight limit of 10 kg and height not exceeding 60 cm are available in the front rows of the economy class cabin.

#### Saudi Arabian Airlines minimum age limit policy

* Children who have completed their 5th birthday but not completed their 12th birthday are called Unaccompanied Minors (UM/UMNR) if traveling alone or unaccompanied by passengers of at least 16 years of age.* Children who have completed their 5th birthday but not completed their 12th birthday are called Unaccompanied Minors (UM/UMNR) if traveling alone or unaccompanied by passengers of at least 16 years of age.
* Children aged 5 to 7 (inclusive) are admitted non-stop and on flights only.
* Children 8 and under 12 are accepted nonstop, connecting and flying.
* Children under the age of 5 are not considered minors on any flight - they must be accompanied by a parent/legal adult guardian.
* An unaccompanied minor service is optional for children aged 12 to 16. If there is doubt about the child's ability to travel alone, or if the child is accompanied by another child under the age of 12, the parent/guardian must reserve UM services in advance.

## Traveling with children Saudi Arabian Airlines Minor Policy
Unaccompanied minors must travel as an adult passenger of at least 16 years of age or as another person after booking the service.
The Saudi unaccompanied minor's services and responsibilities begin from the time the minor is handed over to the controlling agent/supervisor at the airport until the minor is handed over to the designated guardian at the airport of arrival.
The maximum number of minors allowed on [Saudi Arabian Airlines](https://medium.com/@manit8726/saudi-arabian-airlines-minor-policy-traveling-with-children-8e5f85ddc7de) flights cannot exceed the number of cabin crew on a given flight.
Unaccompanied minors must have the written consent of their parent/guardian authorized to travel on the flight. If the itinerary includes an online flight, the approval of the online carrier must be obtained before confirming the child's reservation.
If your child requires special medical attention on the flight (Saudi or connecting), he/she must carry a Medical Description Information Form (MEDIF), which must be submitted to the child's attending physician/hospital within 10 days of departure.

### Children's car seats and holders

Guests can bring their own car seats for babies or toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years. Infants and/or children must hold a valid flight ticket purchased with a seat. Child tickets often do not have a seat, so if you plan to bring your own car seat, you may need to request a special child ticket with a seat.

Car seats or child restraints must be forward-facing car seats with an approved purpose, a single release strap that securely connects the child's body and shoulders to the aircraft passenger seat, and must not exceed the width of the car seat. 16 inches must have at least one of the following required certifications: