Originally Posted by CDTraveler
I'm wondering how kids traveling alone or as UM go through immigration? ... Do airline staff take them through the regular lanes, or is there special path for children?
Airline staff definitely escort UMs through customs/immigration. Which lane depends on the airport but if there is a "special" lane, they'll generally use it.
Are parents/guardians allowed to meet the kids before immigration?
No (at least in the US). That's why the airline will stick with them until they're delivered off to the authorized person.
Michael