17 year old traveling alone
Mar 16, 2015, 10:29 am
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17 year old traveling alone
Hey everyone
My friends 17 year old son is flying DEL-SIN-SFO (through ICN) in Suites/First. He's flown alone many times so definitely doesn't need any UM service or any assistance.
But when they booked his ticket it said he has to fill out the assistance and handling form and hand it in at check in.
Can someone explain what that is for since he doesn't need the UM service or any assistance?
And who is the "witness" as said on the form?
Also, I found a thread from a while ago regarding this same form, and it mentioned that the parent needs to drop the passenger off at the airport.
Is this true even if he doesn't want the UM services? His parents will not be there so he will be checking in alone.
Will he have any problems? They are gonna call SQ to confirm but I just wanted to find out any info here on FT first.
Also, he will have access to the lounges in DEL, SIN and ICN right?
Thanks for any help!
My friends 17 year old son is flying DEL-SIN-SFO (through ICN) in Suites/First. He's flown alone many times so definitely doesn't need any UM service or any assistance.
But when they booked his ticket it said he has to fill out the assistance and handling form and hand it in at check in.
Can someone explain what that is for since he doesn't need the UM service or any assistance?
And who is the "witness" as said on the form?
Also, I found a thread from a while ago regarding this same form, and it mentioned that the parent needs to drop the passenger off at the airport.
Is this true even if he doesn't want the UM services? His parents will not be there so he will be checking in alone.
Will he have any problems? They are gonna call SQ to confirm but I just wanted to find out any info here on FT first.
Also, he will have access to the lounges in DEL, SIN and ICN right?
Thanks for any help!
Last edited by Emirates202; Mar 16, 2015 at 5:42 pm
Mar 16, 2015, 6:03 pm
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The form you are referring to is a waiver form- it waives SQ of responsibility to provide UM assistance to a 12-18 year old child.
The parents will need to sign the form in front of a SQ officer/representative "witness" at the local ticket office or at the airport. I recommend requesting for a certified true copy that the child can carry with him on day of travel to avoid problems.
His parents do not need to drop him off if the form has been signed and submitted in advance. He will have lounge access as F pax throughout the journey.
The parents will need to sign the form in front of a SQ officer/representative "witness" at the local ticket office or at the airport. I recommend requesting for a certified true copy that the child can carry with him on day of travel to avoid problems.
His parents do not need to drop him off if the form has been signed and submitted in advance. He will have lounge access as F pax throughout the journey.
Mar 16, 2015, 6:17 pm
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The form you are referring to is a waiver form- it waives SQ of responsibility to provide UM assistance to a 12-18 year old child.
The parents will need to sign the form in front of a SQ officer/representative "witness" at the local ticket office or at the airport. I recommend requesting for a certified true copy that the child can carry with him on day of travel to avoid problems.
His parents do not need to drop him off if the form has been signed and submitted in advance. He will have lounge access as F pax throughout the journey.
The parents will need to sign the form in front of a SQ officer/representative "witness" at the local ticket office or at the airport. I recommend requesting for a certified true copy that the child can carry with him on day of travel to avoid problems.
His parents do not need to drop him off if the form has been signed and submitted in advance. He will have lounge access as F pax throughout the journey.
Mar 17, 2015, 8:12 am
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Just fill out the form and get your wife to be the witness. This is what I did for my children who shuttled between LHR and SIN for 4 years. Never had a problem except for when the age for a minor went from 17 to 18.