What is Unaccompanied minor?
In this glossary, Unaccompanied minor refers to: A child travelling alone without a legal guardian, requiring airline supervision and special handling procedures as per ICAO Annex 9.
How is Unaccompanied minor used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Escort the unaccompanied minor to the gate and confirm their handover with ground staff according to airline policy."
Why does Unaccompanied minor matter in aviation?
Unaccompanied minor matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Who uses Unaccompanied minor?
Unaccompanied minor is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Unaccompanied minor belong to?
In this glossary, Unaccompanied minor is grouped under Cabin. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.