Last updated: 31 October 2026.
12 to under 18may travel alone with notarised parent authorisation
USD 30 / 50 / 150minor service in Ecuador / Chile / long-haul
8 daysinfant minimum age without a certificate
10 dayscertificate must be issued within
Wheelchairs and disability help
- LATAM has a special-needs help centre; its wheelchair rules were not available to us.
Pregnancy
- Week limits not found. For a baby under 8 days old, a medical certificate for mother and baby issued within 10 days of departure is needed.
Children travelling alone
- Minors aged 12 to under 18 may travel alone with a notarised authorisation from one parent or guardian on domestic flights and from both parents on international flights.
- The unaccompanied minor service is compulsory for children who need a LATAM employee to supervise them. Fees depend on the route: USD 30 within Ecuador, USD 50 within Chile, USD 150 long-haul; Brazil and Colombia are in local currency.
Questions travellers ask us
At what age can a child fly alone?
From 12 with authorisation; younger children need the minor service.
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