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[quote=Anonymous]Several years ago, I had my son fly as an unaccompanied minor on Southwest on Xmas Day when he was 5 (Providence-BWI). Was a direct flight, and XH was at the airport waiting form our son before he had even boarded the flight.

Son had a cell phone with him. He had our phone numbers memorized, and he knew how to use the phone. We made sure he had plenty of snacks, drinks, books, games, and toys with him to keep him occupied. He is an only child, so he is use to keeping himself busy.

Had no issues. The flight attending was very nice, both when my son was escorted on and off the plane. My son was excited to fly by himself (had flown several times previously). So it worked out fine. Not to say I wasn't a nervous wreck about it, but I felt my son was capable of going on an hour flight by himself. He was well behaved and well mannered at that age, and we spent quite a bit of time talking about the whole situation before the flight so that he was prepared mentally.

I think it really depends on the child. I would've never had done it if my child had a different temperment, if there had been layover, or what not. He's eleven now, and I would defintley let him go again on his own, on a longer, direct flight. In the end, it's a very personal choice, and sometimes circumstances dictate that it become a consideration. [/quote]

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