Quick Overview: Alaska Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Policy ✈ Safe and supervised solo travel for kids: Alaska Airlines requires children aged 5–12 to use its unaccompanied minor program , also known as the Junior Jetsetter service , while teens 13–17 may opt in. ✔ Age-based restrictions: 5–7 years: Nonstop/direct flights only. 8–12 years: Connecting flights allowed with limited layovers. 13–17 years: UMNR service optional. ✔ Fees: $50 per way for nonstop/direct flights