A child who is 6 - 17 years old is considered applicable for an unaccompanied minor booking. The child is not permitted to travel on standby - they must be confirmed to fly to their final destination.
The parent or guardian must be present when checking-in at the airport. Be sure to have the booking information ready for the airline representative. All necessary documents for travel must be presented to the representative, check with your state or country of origin to see what documents are required. From there, the child is escorted and supervised by airline employees throughout the entirety of their journey.
It is advised to book an unaccompanied minor ticket for children aged 6 - 17 years. Most airlines reserve the right to refuse service to youths without a proper unaccompanied minor distinction.
No, children aged 2 - 5 years cannot travel alone under any circumstances.
You can call 1-888-516-7919 to speak with a customer service representative and make an unaccompanied minor booking.