Is the child able to fly independently on TAROM Airlines? Yes. Unaccompanied Minor Service is a special kind of service provided by the TAROM Airlines where the airline transports an eligible minor traveling without parents or legal guardianship. The service assists the child during the process of getting through the airport, on board the aircraft and upon arrival.
As for the present TAROM Airlines unaccompanied minor policy, it has been decided that the service will be compulsory for children that come aboard as minors between the ages of 5 and 11. Requests for this service are accepted by the parent or legal representative if available for kids between 12-years old and 18 years of age.
TAROM also says that without accompanying adults the minors travel and must register at the airport desk and not via online registration.
It provides information about the conditions for children travelling without an accompanying adult. The principal rules for age are:
Unaccompanied minor age eligibility criteria on the basis of travel dates varies when using a TAROM Airlines ticket.
| Child's age | Travelling alone | UM service |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | Not covered by the standard UM service | Contact TAROM before booking |
| 5 to 11 | This is allowed with required UM processing. | Mandatory |
| 12 to 17 | Can travel alone | Available upon request and as supplies allow. |
| 18 and above | Adult passenger | UM service not required |
The point parting from is in short that age alone isn't a complete booking process. The entry requirements, who needs to be in attendance, entry consents, as well as any rules concerning connecting flights, should also be reviewed by parents.
Planning the utilization of the property by the child ahead of time and treating the property especially for the child for the travel date is the best approach. The parent(s) are asked to provide the complete information regarding the child as well as the contact information of the person who is transporting and the person by whom the child will be picked up from TAROM.
A wholistic booking method is:
These documents are dependent on the nationality, route and destination of the child. Parents will in general be required to prepare:
The child is to be taken to the special TAROM check-in point with the necessary paperwork. UM passengers do not have the possibility of completing a normal online check-in and will need to finish airport check-in.
Not turning and walking away after handing over the child to the authorized adult. Give sufficient time for documents to be checked and accepted for the UM service.
An example that can support this is the transfer to another European city of a family member (9 years old) from Bucharest. Parents need to bring the child, identification document, booking document, and UM documents. Upon acceptance by the airline, airport officials and cabin crew can take care of the rest of the journey.
Yes. The service fee for unaccompanied minors will be collected through different charges for TAROM, separately.
Service charge is subject to the same validation as booking and will be determined by TAROM at time of booking; the exact amount will be validated at the time of the flight. Please bear in mind that the third-party reference webpage provides information regarding the cost of services for $66 and $110 respectively in domestic and international markets, however, these are not an offer for TAROM’s considerations.
Consequently, total costs could be:
| Cost element | Description |
|---|---|
| Child's airfare | The ticket itself |
| UM service fee | Care for the child(ren) |
| Taxes & airport fees | Government and airport charges |
| Optional services | Services under fare rules you have chosen |
The fare conditions imposed by TAROM further contain that the fare rules may impact any change and/or any cancellation, as well as baggage and other services.
Yes, parents can hunt for lower airfare but service charges for the UM will need to be taken into account separately from the airfare.
Tips that might help to reduce the overall cost are:
If the flights are much cheaper on a day of the week other than a weekend, and a child's flight is slightly cheaper on that day than on a regular day, calculate the fees for the week and then pick the cheaper day. This is not necessarily the best total price in the lowest displayed airfare.
The unaccompanied minor should check in at the airport, directly at its entrance, No TAROM advice.
It also means that plans should be made by parents for extra time in the airport. Online check-in must not be taken as an alternative for UM check-in.
The receiving adult must be ready to present identification and to follow the release procedure of the airline.
Parents' contact information with regards to the person picking up the child should be provided by the parents accurately. Moreover, it would be helpful if they could notify the adult picking up the child at the airport of their flight number and time.
In case of any change over the data of the person who receives the accommodation, please call TAROM before departure rather than making a non-compliant change at the airport.
Before buying a ticket, parents must ensure that they have five things:
TAROM's passenger-information section also contains information on the travelling of children without their parents; before each flight parents should make sure they receive up-to-date information from the airline.
Yes. Children ages 5-11 who are travelling with no companion are classified in the service category for unaccompanied-minor. Children ages 5-11 travelling alone fall under the category of unaccompanied-minor. All the bookings and necessary handling shall take place with TAROM.
Yes. Children ages 12 to under 18 may travel alone and the unaccompanied minor service can be requested by a parent or legal representative, upon availability.
Don't expect to find a last-minute change accepted. Talk to TAROM in advance and give them the new information in order to confirm the procedure.
Yes. Make sense of additional airport time, considering the child is required to have paperwork verified and special treatment prior to travel. Kids will examine the check-in schedule offered by TAROM and not arrive near the arrival time.
Review TAROM's requirements as well as legal requirements to enter/exit each country on the trip. A passport and visa may not be the only papers needed for an infant.
Eligible kids can travel solo under TAROM's arrangements as part of the UM, which must be processed for age groups 5 to 11, and may be requested for age groups between 12 and under 18, as available.
The secret is preparation! The child should be determined eligible, make a reservation if needed, fill in all trip documentation, double check itinerary, confirm total cost, and get to the airport early for check-in. TAROM will not accept unaccompanied minors that wish to check-in online, parents are responsible to book the airport check-in.
Travel regulations differ internationally; consult government regulations just prior to departure. Airlines travel rules can change, too, so check the airlines’ latest requirements before you go, especially rules that require more paperwork.