One reason they were able to do this is that the oldest was 16 and in some states the airlines will allow a 16 year old to fly alone. No a 16 year old can not legally move out of their parents house, even if they have permission. A 16 year old is still considered a minor and would need to be emancipated to legally move. Only adult passengers (16 years of age or older) may act as accompanying adults for minors (under age 12).

Definition of an Unaccompanied Minor: An Unaccompanied Minor is a child aged 5-11 years old travelling without the supervision of a parent or guardian who is 16 years or older. Depending on the airline, you might need an ID. Children travelling alone on SUN-AIR operated flights . Children and travel Whether your children are travelling abroad with you or on their own, preparation for their journey should begin well before they leave Canada. Whoever drops you off and picks you up will need an ID as well. Unaccompanied minors may not travel with a pet in the cabin. I hope a 16 year old can not fly into another country without his parents or anyone permission… No. I recently saw a news item where 3 children did fly alone. (You should have a school ID from high school though.) Here is the important advice you need to ensure that they have a safe and happy trip. When your child has to travel alone, booking a flight with SAA is the next best thing to being there yourself. I’m 14 and am traveling alone in a week so I know some stuff. Definitely. Ages: Children 5 to 14 may travel alone, but children 5 to 14 may only travel on nonstop/direct flights and are not allowed to connect. SUN-AIR allows young children between the ages of 5 - 11 years to travel without a parent or legal guardian provided you contact the airline in advance. A child between ages 2 and 13 can fly escorted by a customer who is at least 14 years old. My 16 year old niece fly down south to up north twice a year since she was eight. The Unaccompanied Minor service can be purchased but is considered optional for youth ages 12 to 17 who are travelling alone.

Fee: The Unaccompanied Minor service fee is $100 each way, in addition to airfare, snacks and meals, per child. I know that my wife, with parental consent, traveled to Europe at the age of 16 with a friend who also was 16.