Which statement about Unaccompanied Minors is true?

• A. A child at least 5 years old but less than 12.
• B. UMs may sit in exit rows.
• C. UMs must be accompanied by an adult at all times on board.
• D. UMs can travel alone on any flight regardless of length.

Answer: (A)

Understanding who can travel as an unaccompanied minor and what age eligibility looks like. The most common policy is that children must be old enough to travel alone but not yet old enough to require the same supervision as an adult—typically ages 5 through 11. So the statement that describes a child who is at least 5 years old but less than 12 matches this standard eligibility window and is therefore true. The other statements run counter to typical UM rules: unaccompanied minors generally may not sit in exit rows because they can’t be relied on to assist in an emergency, they travel without an accompanying adult on the flight, and UM travel isn’t allowed on every flight or every itinerary, especially longer or international ones that may have additional supervision requirements.