<![CDATA[6 years old traveling alone to UK]]>I have seen a few kids (between 9-12 yrs) travelling on their own. Most had the aisle seat. the passengers next to them were either 2 ladies or an adult with a kid.


I think taking an aisle seat is better and safer cos in case the passenger next to the kid try to be funny, the kid is not boxed in.

I am sure the passenger next to her will help her with the food and operating the TV/ games. She definitely needs help going to toilet 😓 and only the air stewardess can take her to the toilet.

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pirated:
the \"unaccompanied minor\" service will ensure that the child is led through the immigration, luggage retrieval, and arrival exit up to handing over to recognised/nominated person authorised to receive him/her.


the airline's ground agent at Heathrow side will take over from the flight attendant after landing and normally the agent will come onboard the plane to bring the child out.

the service is free.
i know about that..just more worried during flight.
thats why need some advices from parents who have experience in this

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1308553https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1308553Mon, 09 Jun 2014 05:44:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Fri, 16 May 2014 05:50:07 GMT]]>the "unaccompanied minor" service will ensure that the child is led through the immigration, luggage retrieval, and arrival exit up to handing over to recognised/nominated person authorised to receive him/her.


the airline’s ground agent at Heathrow side will take over from the flight attendant after landing and normally the agent will come onboard the plane to bring the child out.

the service is free.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1292080https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1292080Fri, 16 May 2014 05:50:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 23:32:11 GMT]]>

valerie28kum:
thank you all for replying to this post!

i got a rough idea about what to expect and explain to her.
very big step for the both of us though...
Yes. You are quite brave! Even though my kids were very well-travelled by 6yo, I don't think I would have dared to send them to the UK this way. But it has been done, and I'm sure the airline will be very careful. You will also need to arrange the same thing for the return journey unless your parents are bringing her back.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291683https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291683Thu, 15 May 2014 23:32:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 13:11:17 GMT]]>thank you all for replying to this post!

i got a rough idea about what to expect and explain to her.
very big step for the both of us though…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291420https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291420Thu, 15 May 2014 13:11:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 09:24:23 GMT]]>

valerie28kum:
Sun_2010:

[quote=\"valerie28kum\"]we traveled together to uk once, other than being totally bored. she was alright.


im wondering if midnight flight will be better for her as she can sleep the moment she boards the plane. also, if she needs help (for eg: choosing the movies to watch) will the cabin crew help her?


I am sure the crew will be pretty supportive.

Somethings you can ask yourself and help prepare. no intention to scare you lah!
Is she quite independent for a 6 yr old?
Is she extroverted? Anyways, you need to explain how much she can trust strangers with examples?
Would she talk to someone if she has a problem or would she rather keep it to herself and only tell if someone asks her about it? Like say she was unwell at school, would she tell the teacher or the teacher notices something amiss and approaches her?

Has she stayed away from you and your DH for some days? If she wakes up in the plane would she be scared not to see you around ?
I think the flight timing should be more than 12 hours. Children are not good at falling asleep in a sitting position.

she has attending child care since 2 yr old and not afraid to talk to strangers. though sometimes she says that she is shy..which i highly doubt it. she is the talkative one and will tell the teacher and i should anything big or small happen to her.
she sometimes stay over at her godmother's house for a 1-2 nights but then again, there is still a 'recognized face'.[/quote]I dont have experience for minors, but wheel chair assistance for the elderly is very good. So if she can handle it emotionally and is prepped for it, the rest should be ok.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291252https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291252Thu, 15 May 2014 09:24:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 09:21:26 GMT]]>

valerie28kum:
auntieM:

Do request for 'special handling' as well as unaccompanied minor. Arrangements can be made to have her seated near the galley area and seat next to her can be blocked if the flight is not full. My girlfriend sent her 7 year old to the states last year and was happy with their service.. ... 😄


meaning to say i have to select 'special handling'? does it mean they will pay extra attention?
did your girlfriend's kid got restless during the flight?

Yes, so do fill in the form after booking the tix 🙂
http://www.singaporeair.com/htdocs/TravelInfo/UM%20HANDLING%20FORM%20SAL016G%28v1%29.pdf

Within the aircraft, she won't be lost and will be well taken care of. It's the unaccompanied walking around Heathrow terminal that could be a bit overwhelming for a 6yo.

Without signing up for this special handling service, she will have to follow other passengers to walk to the Customs checkpoint and Baggage Claim area on her own. She might even be queried by the customs officers.

Download some game apps to let her play, pack some story books, colouring books, paperdolls or comfort toy to keep her entertained. Otherwise, SQ's kids pack can be really boring.

Dress her up in comfy PJs, so that she can relieve herself easily.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291247https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291247Thu, 15 May 2014 09:21:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 09:01:18 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
valerie28kum:

we traveled together to uk once, other than being totally bored. she was alright.


im wondering if midnight flight will be better for her as she can sleep the moment she boards the plane. also, if she needs help (for eg: choosing the movies to watch) will the cabin crew help her?

The night flight is definitely better as she should be able to sleep a lot of the time and not be missing you! There will be food and drinks served first before the lights are dimmed, so let her know that she can select a drink and have a meal (you can ask for child's meal ahead of time) before sleeping. And if you inform the airline, the crew will take very good care of her. This is the info from SIA about how they care for unaccompanied minors.

http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/trave ... -children/

Agree with slimkhoo. Book the midnight flight for return legs. Fill in the airline's Unaccompanied Minor form so that the \"chaperone\" can contact you and your relatives in London if needed. Instruct the airline to serve her kids meal/warm up a glass of milk for her before she sleeps and when she wakes up. Since she's been on that flight with you, she'd know how to get to the lavatory on her own to wash up.

Get her a good haversack or sling pouch to hold her travel documents. Minimise check in luggage if possible.

I've met an unaccompanied minor of around 8yo before. He was well taken care of by SQ. Had an ex-classmate who also flew alone to San Francisco (including Transit via Tokyo) with his younger sis (P3) when he was in P5. They all did fine, as they were young seasoned travellers who knew the \"SOP\" before they flew solo.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291225https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291225Thu, 15 May 2014 09:01:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:59:19 GMT]]>

auntieM:
Do request for 'special handling' as well as unaccompanied minor. Arrangements can be made to have her seated near the galley area and seat next to her can be blocked if the flight is not full. My girlfriend sent her 7 year old to the states last year and was happy with their service.. ... 😄

meaning to say i have to select 'special handling'? does it mean they will pay extra attention?
did your girlfriend's kid got restless during the flight?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291224https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291224Thu, 15 May 2014 08:59:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:57:25 GMT]]>

Sun_2010:
valerie28kum:

we traveled together to uk once, other than being totally bored. she was alright.


im wondering if midnight flight will be better for her as she can sleep the moment she boards the plane. also, if she needs help (for eg: choosing the movies to watch) will the cabin crew help her?


I am sure the crew will be pretty supportive.

Somethings you can ask yourself and help prepare. no intention to scare you lah!
Is she quite independent for a 6 yr old?
Is she extroverted? Anyways, you need to explain how much she can trust strangers with examples?
Would she talk to someone if she has a problem or would she rather keep it to herself and only tell if someone asks her about it? Like say she was unwell at school, would she tell the teacher or the teacher notices something amiss and approaches her?

Has she stayed away from you and your DH for some days? If she wakes up in the plane would she be scared not to see you around ?
I think the flight timing should be more than 12 hours. Children are not good at falling asleep in a sitting position.

she has attending child care since 2 yr old and not afraid to talk to strangers. though sometimes she says that she is shy..which i highly doubt it. she is the talkative one and will tell the teacher and i should anything big or small happen to her.
she sometimes stay over at her godmother's house for a 1-2 nights but then again, there is still a 'recognized face'.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291220https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291220Thu, 15 May 2014 08:57:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:56:48 GMT]]>Do request for 'special handling' as well as unaccompanied minor. Arrangements can be made to have her seated near the galley area and seat next to her can be blocked if the flight is not full. My girlfriend sent her 7 year old to the states last year and was happy with their service.. ... 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291219https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291219Thu, 15 May 2014 08:56:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:50:03 GMT]]>From your query, I believe you are comfortable and trust that your child can handle the trip alone. It’s more of making sure she knows what to expect and be comfortable during the trip.


Involve her in packing her inflight stuff, and do a rundown of what to expect and how to ask for assistance. Do a list if it helps and pack her favourite toy if possible. Pack extra set of clothes in case of spills.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291212https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291212Thu, 15 May 2014 08:50:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:41:03 GMT]]>

valerie28kum:
we traveled together to uk once, other than being totally bored. she was alright.


im wondering if midnight flight will be better for her as she can sleep the moment she boards the plane. also, if she needs help (for eg: choosing the movies to watch) will the cabin crew help her?
The night flight is definitely better as she should be able to sleep a lot of the time and not be missing you! There will be food and drinks served first before the lights are dimmed, so let her know that she can select a drink and have a meal (you can ask for child's meal ahead of time) before sleeping. And if you inform the airline, the crew will take very good care of her. This is the info from SIA about how they care for unaccompanied minors.

http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/trave ... -children/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291198https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291198Thu, 15 May 2014 08:41:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:37:56 GMT]]>

valerie28kum:
we traveled together to uk once, other than being totally bored. she was alright.


im wondering if midnight flight will be better for her as she can sleep the moment she boards the plane. also, if she needs help (for eg: choosing the movies to watch) will the cabin crew help her?

I am sure the crew will be pretty supportive.

Somethings you can ask yourself and help prepare. no intention to scare you lah!
Is she quite independent for a 6 yr old?
Is she extroverted? Anyways, you need to explain how much she can trust strangers with examples?
Would she talk to someone if she has a problem or would she rather keep it to herself and only tell if someone asks her about it? Like say she was unwell at school, would she tell the teacher or the teacher notices something amiss and approaches her?

Has she stayed away from you and your DH for some days? If she wakes up in the plane would she be scared not to see you around ?
I think the flight timing should be more than 12 hours. Children are not good at falling asleep in a sitting position.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291195https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291195Thu, 15 May 2014 08:37:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:20:06 GMT]]>we traveled together to uk once, other than being totally bored. she was alright.


im wondering if midnight flight will be better for her as she can sleep the moment she boards the plane. also, if she needs help (for eg: choosing the movies to watch) will the cabin crew help her?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291181https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291181Thu, 15 May 2014 08:20:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:07:58 GMT]]>Has she done the trip before with you? If so, you can remind her about what happens step by step. Maybe even write it down for her, get photos etc. If she hasn’t, then this is even more important for her. And do let the airline know - I believe they will take special care of her and make sure she is safely handed over to the receiving adult on the other side.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291167https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291167Thu, 15 May 2014 08:07:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:02:35 GMT]]>

valerie28kum:
[color=#0000FF]Hi,


Intend to send my 6 year old girl to UK via SQ by herself to visit my parents. This is my 1st time doing this and this is a long haul flight which im really quite anxious.
Hope that you guys can share your experience in this and how to 'advise' her what to do during the flight?

:thankyou:

valva[/color]
You can tell her to not be afraid, the flight is safe, one thousand planes make it through a day it won't crash. You'll be back wih me in no time and all those comforting stuff.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291156https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291156Thu, 15 May 2014 08:02:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 08:01:47 GMT]]>Sign up for unaccompanied minor service with the airlines. They should take good care of her.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291153https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291153Thu, 15 May 2014 08:01:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 07:57:18 GMT]]>because im working and company doesn’t allow me to take long leaves…sigh…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291145https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291145Thu, 15 May 2014 07:57:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 6 years old traveling alone to UK on Thu, 15 May 2014 07:37:49 GMT]]>

valerie28kum:
[color=#0000FF]Hi,


Intend to send my 6 year old girl to UK via SQ by herself to visit my parents. This is my 1st time doing this and this is a long haul flight which im really quite anxious.
Hope that you guys can share your experience in this and how to 'advise' her what to do during the flight?

:thankyou:

valva[/color]
why can't you travel with her?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291122https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1291122Thu, 15 May 2014 07:37:49 GMT