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Megs · Jun 16th, 2009, 05:55 PM

Many families send their kids to see other family members or grandparents around that age via airline. Not everyone can afford to fly with their child to go back and forth. That should have been a quick and short flight where she was taken to her seat, made sure she was ok, and be escorted off the plane.

I have sat by many kids like this and actually flew with my sister when we were younger from Florida to Ohio - she was 12 and I was 10. At that time, my parents could walk us to the gate, and my grandparents were waiting at the gate when we arrived. I think times have changed, but technically there should be adult supervision the entire time - and the airlines attempt to pride themselves in that.

Longchamp · Jun 16th, 2009, 06:49 PM

^^^ Totally agree, I think it can be done safely and think they should continue the practice.

GirlFriday · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Longchamp

^^ In some respects I agree w/ you, but Continental touts 2 things they perform more and better than any other airlines

1. Transport pets and get them their safely and securely

Can tell you horror stories of dogs they've lost, got out of their cages, went to wrong cities, etc.

2. Transport children/elderly/person w/ diasability that needs monitored/supervised or extra attention

They say they are the best airline to do this. I'm not saying I would put my child (which I have none) on an airline alone but if I was, from their marketing would chose Continental. This is a paid service. I'm sure children of divorce w/ parents that live far apart, this happens more often than we know.

It's the lack of responsibility on the airlines part--If I pay you for a service I expect you to follow through w/ due diligence.

I agree. There are some instances where kids have to travel and the parent can't always afford to go with them. Airlines are usually really good at escorting kids. This is a rare instance.

sweetdreamer16 · Jun 17th, 2009, 02:13 AM

omg they should get compensated!!!

nathansgirl1908 · Jun 17th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Panda1

What parent would allow a 10 year old child to travel by themselves??? A parent should have accompanied their child on the trip.

you took the words out of my mouth. Sorry but the parents need to place some blame on themselves as well. I have never understood why parents allow their young children to fly alone.

shy*violet · Jun 17th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Wow that is crazy!

I know this happens often with animals, which is also why I don't ever fly unless my dog can fly in cabin with me.

I'm glad she's OK. It's a shame she was stuff at the Newark airport. In all my travels that is by far the worst airport EVER.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Jun 18th, 2009, 03:40 AM

hhhm.... i thot there a law for undergae traveller..

ILuvShopping · Jun 18th, 2009, 04:44 PM

how does a mistake like this even happen??? how does a child get on a flight with the incorrect boarding pass???

Samia · Jun 18th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Poor kid! That is so irresponsible of the airlines!

Panda1 · Jun 18th, 2009, 08:58 PM

That kid should have never been placed in that situation by the parents in the first place. It's simply not a good idea to send a child traveling by themselves. If soneone can't afford to go with their child, then they can wait until they can afford it. My child's safety comes first even if it means missing out on some trips. The airline staff are not babysitters or nannies.

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Megs Administrator Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 26,849	Many families send their kids to see other family members or grandparents around that age via airline. Not everyone can afford to fly with their child to go back and forth. That should have been a quick and short flight where she was taken to her seat, made sure she was ok, and be escorted off the plane. I have sat by many kids like this and actually flew with my sister when we were younger from Florida to Ohio - she was 12 and I was 10. At that time, my parents could walk us to the gate, and my grandparents were waiting at the gate when we arrived. I think times have changed, but technically there should be adult supervision the entire time - and the airlines attempt to pride themselves in that.
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Panda1 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 260	That kid should have never been placed in that situation by the parents in the first place. It's simply not a good idea to send a child traveling by themselves. If soneone can't afford to go with their child, then they can wait until they can afford it. My child's safety comes first even if it means missing out on some trips. The airline staff are not babysitters or nannies.
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