I flew frontier a bunch when I was young from Denver Colorado to Kansas City Missouri and they were awesome! The parent sat with you until you got on the plane and the stewardess sat you up front first row then they wouldn’t release you until the adult your parent filled out the paperwork was there with govt I’d
You would have just been better off to ask for opinions on flights for minors rather than add the other details. Now you get to scroll through tons of unsolicited opinions on covid and parenting. I’d go with Southwest though.
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Ok everyone actually needs to back the fuck up off this woman. She didn’t ask for your advice on her discipline, im pretty sure she can decide that herself based on her own child!
And those saying its not a form of punishment, fuck off too
Answer the question she asked or piss off, you judgemental shits
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My sister sent my nephews to me (13 & 7) back in May-June. They flew southwest. There is a fee i think of $50 each way in addition to the flight for an unaccompanied minor. We managed to get out of it because the little one was flying with the bigger one. (HOU - LAX)
Stealing in my house would be chores that he normally doesn’t have to do.
Price each chore out and make him pay you back. Make sure to give him the whole amount then he has to give pretty much all of it to you for said item he stole.
You can have him look up the item online. Have him look up minimum wage. Then pay him for his time.
He can write up an apology letter too.
Many ways to go around this without making the grandparent do your job.
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Southwest airlines is what I send my son on.
Southwest. Talk to the airline people a lot
I used Delta, a Delta employee met.us at the gate and escorted our daughter to her seat. When they landed the employee escorted her off the plane to my sister who.had to show ID
My ex used to live in tx my kids flew there and back every year for 4 years. Scared me every time. The worse was when they was on their way home the their plan broke down and they had to land in Oklahoma and then took them another 3 hours to get home and neither one had a phone I was a nervous wreck when they finally made it to St. Louis
Southwest… I’ve been riding them since I was 7. I was always an “unaccompanied minor”,
Yes Spirit Airlines.
Southwest Airlines $50 extra for the unaccompanied minor fee each way- you can stay with him until he is on the plane and takes off and also your dad will have to meet him at his terminal when he arrives and there is no stops.
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Who flies a child alone during a pandemic
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Hey, everybody parent’s different! Not all situations are the same with every single child on this planet. Give her a break! She ask for suggestions on airline info.- Hope everything works out for you mama. Hang in there!-
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She wasn’t asking for parenting advice she was asking for a reccomendation on a airline. Does anyone remember the saying it takes a village to raise a child!!!
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Why you breeding kids of you can’t raise them properly? Just neuter yourself and put the rest of your kids up for adoption please
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Not trying to be that person butttttt I’m going to be…
You may want to rethink this option. Your son may resent you when he is older… he may feel as if you just sent him away because you can’t handle him or don’t love him. Trust me on this one… speaking from experience.
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When I flew as an unaccompanied minor, I was 10 or 11 years old too. I flew Delta (I almost always fly Delta). My mom came through security with me, and a flight attendant met us at the gate. My mom stayed until I boarded and the flight attendant took over watching me. My seat was in the very back next to their little kitchen and stuff. She was super nice.
She isnt asking parenting advice she asking about airlines … Good Grandparents are willing to help … Did ya stop think she is single and working full time somewhere tht she can not take her child … Her father is taking him to work at a garage I highly doubt he is gonna get spoiled with grandpa working … Also they not just gonna let him walk on the plane … One of the flight attendants will get him seated and ensure his grandfather is the one tht picks him up … Geez if all ur going to do is criticize her parenting skills just scroll on … She is doing nothing wrong … Sounds like child has a dead beat dad … Nothing wrong letting him spend time grandpa and put in a hard days work to teach him why it’s wrong to steal … You use resources u have to raise ur child and teach him right from wrong
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Many of you need to grow up. 1. It’s not your business how she parents her children nor did she ask for your advice on that. 2. Not everyone’s batshit crazy over this stupid pandemic!
Help her with an airline or MOVE ALONG
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Biggest bunch of Sanctimommies I’ve ever seen 
She didn’t ask for parenting advice. FFS. 
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Is risking your child getting COVID worth punishment? I flew last week and it’s very possible to catch COVID by how leniently airlines are operating.
Aside from that, Delta.
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My son has been flying UM since he was 9 yrs old. He will be 12 next week. We have used Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines. We like Alaska Airlines but my son prefers Delta because he says they’re nicer and dont sit him all they way in the back. My son travels 4 times a year.
Delta and unaccompanied minor fee was $100
We’ve used Alaska once bc her dad missed her flight and she said she liked the service through them better actually. The chaperone stays with them the whole time. It’s actually not that bad. We did it for 5 years with no issues at all.
This is no punishment. A reward more like. Parent properly 
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Southwest! Flown my daughter numerous times, always great. They even let her go behind the scenes when there was a delay
I know that American will make sure that there is someone at each layover to make sure she gets where she needs to go and stay with her the entire time. I’ve also seen the attendants completely bypass everyone else in the plane to offer cookies to an unaccompanied minor first.
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Try to get a non-stop flight.
Southwest. I flew with them when i was little a bunch! So much fun!
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Sure would nt put my kid on a plane during a pandemic i dont care what kind of punishment he needs
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That won’t teach him anything and he will still do it anyway
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American. They’re great
My step daughter used to fly with American Airlines
Sending a kid to a grandparent isnt punishment! They love their grandparents 
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You are not teaching him anything but making his grandpa the bad guy who has the duty now to punish him when he wasn’t there when he was stealing and lying. It’s better you set boundaries and consequences than ruin his relationship with grandpa or send him to professional counseling for them to set boundaries and consequences for you
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I flew southwest unaccompanied since I was 8. They label you and had a flight attendant or adult walk with you everywhere. I knew I’d never get lost.
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PEOPLE! she didn’t ask for parenting advice. She asked for AIRLINE advice
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Shes not asking anyone’s opinion about the punishment. Shes asking about the kid flying alone.
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Steal all his toys, sell them and leave him with a bed and a bring pink doona cover. Hard work with grandpa should also be part of the punishment kids have no responsibility these days. Throw the book at him before he turns into a little asshole. You go mumma.
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Sounds like a vacation to me
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I used to fly unaccompanied 4-6 times a year. In my opinion, the best was Delta or Southwest.
I work in an airport and by far American Airlines is the best as far as unaccompanied minors
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No way I’d do it. Good luck.
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Southwest! My kids fly to Florida every summer by themselves. Starting when they were 8 &9. Now 12&13.
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Southwest has delivered a stellar experience for my kiddo since he was 8 wks old (not kidding, preboarding blowout diaper). He flew countless times as an unaccompanied minor and they got it right every time. Online booking process is a bit of a pain so if you call they’ll walk you through.
Southwest. They’ve always been amazing with my kids and they don’t charge for luggage and I’m pretty certain they charge less for the unaccompanied minor fee
my cousin flew southwest many times as an unaccompanied minor - she loves it (and so did the adults who sent/welcomed her!)
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I flew unaccompanied a lot when I was his age and younger. My mom uses delta they were always very good to me.
While he is gone make a few charts. A set of straightforward rules with rewards and consequences. Make a chore list with rewards and punishments. Reward good behavior always and do a 3 strike rule for punishment. Don’t make a ton of rules just the ones you truly can enforce. You’re welcomed to pm me and I can help you get it set up of you would like.
Who the hell sends their kid away by themselves? Especially during times like now. Thats pure insanity.
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I was flown as a minor years ago. We always flew JetBlue 
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Why would you send your child to Arizona when they are the hotspot of Covid?
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Send him to a farmer or rancher. They’ll straighten him out.
My Momma used to put me on Delta but that was like 25 yrs ago.
But i remember we had a huuuge layover due to plane n staffing problems n they took really good care of me.
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Southwest! That was my first airline as a minor. They allowed 1 parent to accompany me to the gate (call ahead) and they serve free drinks and a few snacks which made me feel more comfortable. I love southwest it’s still my favorite airline!
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If southwest does non stop, then do that. Non stop needs to be first priority!
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Southwest for me too. Was too notch with my minor.
American. My son hadn’t flown since he was 2. He did fantastic. Good job figuring out what you can do to navigate parenting.
Southwest! He should be fine with them. They are great.
Thought… Parent your own child in your own state
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My mom did southwest with my sister and I when we went to Illinois to see my grandmother
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I’ve flown kids through them all. The biggest thing is most will require it be a nonstop flight. Look for best flight time/location. All airlines are about the same with their “babysitting” fee.
In Arizona we are Required to wear mask everywhere. So make sure he has plenty.
Southwest my daughter has been fly with them for years… there great
lol yea just throw ur kid onto someone else instead of being a responsible parent and handling it yourself. Trust me it wont change a thing since you are not the one correcting the problem
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It sounds like you are rewarding him
Instead of punishing him.
Put his ass to work on a farm
Where he has to bail hay or shovel shit, he will learn real
Quick
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She ask about a airplane not advise on parenting!
The Grandfather could be a former marine for all you know! Great boot camp instructor! Who knows!
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Some of you ladies are so damn arrogant… she did not ask for parenting advice or your opinion on other options. If you can’t answer her question then scroll the f**k on! So sick of seeing parents tearing another parent down because it’s not the way YOU would do it. Piss off already:face_with_symbols_over_mouth:
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None right now, hello why take the chance
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Her kid. Her choice on punishment. She’s the one raising her son, not you 
it’s not like she’s physically abusing him, you don’t know her father or her life. Here, take a lesson out of any parents playbook, don’t got something nice to say? Keep your mouth shut 
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My daughter is flying international to my family ALONE since she is 11. I dont have 2 month off in summer Nonstop with Lufthansa. She loves it never a problem. Within US I would go with united or delta. There is an additional fee for unaccompanied minor, you have to fill out paper who is dropping off and who is picking up. And then the child gets picked up. They dont leave the kid alone my daughter said they always came checking on her. And then they go through customs with them and get the bags and than they bring them out. your dad has to show his ID and that’s it. Super easy peasy. My stepdaughter came visit us when she was 9 or 10 and flew alone back home. It is not a big deal.
LET’S NOT JUDGE HERE AND JUST ANSWER HER QUESTIONS. Y’ALL AIN’T PERFECT EITHER!
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All airlines you can pay an,extra unaccompanied minor fee and someone will escort him to and from everywhere.
I have used Delta for this several times.
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Look I wouldn’t be going on a plane. Covid dirty planes they always are no matter what airlines say. If he caught it on plane he’d give it to your dad who would probably die. So ground him in room no tv no computer no phone.
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Do you realize how bad covid is here in Arizona? And why is grampa having to be the disciplinary one take him to the police station and have them talk to him.
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We have always used southwest. I don’t recall ever having to pay extra fees for it. And we never had any problems.
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I flew southwest at about that age. I was a little too old to have an escort or sit with all the other kids flying alone but everyone was still very nice to me
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My daughters have been flying alone to my parents in Wisconsin since they were 10, and mostly on American. It is now $150 additional each way for an “unoccupied minor” fee. They have always been well taken care of and I have never had any problems. Good luck Mama…you do what’s best for you and your child!!
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We have done it multiple times. Mostly southwest at 11, but, you will need to see what airlines have a direct flight, last time we did this was March and it has to be a direct flight and then you’ll just pay the extra fees. It’s better to go through a travel agent or go to the airlines direct website!! Never had an issue and super easy!!
Aren’t you worried about the virus? I sure wouldn’t send him anywhere at this time.
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Southwest has always been good for us but we haven’t sent our kids solo yet (oldest is only 7)
A good few hidings and ground him for a month. And make him apologise to whom ever in front of his family. No electronics, give daily chores and make him work for pocket money. If he steals again then send him to a boys school that deals with kids like him.
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I’m sure your at your wits end or you wouldn’t be considering this type of punishment. I’m don’t know about flights. Good luck mama.
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Obviously this momma has run out of options and this seems to be the last one. Leave her alone and stop complaining, she is getting his behavior dealt with so he doesn’t turn into a horrible adult in a few years. She is sending him to someone that she trusts with his life and will deal with his behavior by having him do hard physical work, what’s the problem with that? I always flew unaccompanied on american airlines and they were always great but that was a long time ago, I have no clue what it would be like nowadays. Good luck and don’t stress yourself too much momma
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I did this every summer. We flew Spirit and I never had a problem as a minor.
Some of y’all are hilarious. I swear. I’ve flown alone before when I was 13 I was also bad 
telling me I was grounded and taking stuff away never worked cuz I would just leave my mom always sent me to my grandparents on southwest.
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Using poor grandpa as punishment. I bet he’ll enjoy his stay
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I flew alot alone as a kid. Pretty much every airline has an accompanied minor program and they’re all pretty great. I never had one bad experience. If they’ve never flown, just as a personal recommendation it would be really helpful to him if you took the first flight with him.
I think personally I haven’t had to experience something like this but change might be good. Yes we’re in a a pandemic but for the love of goodness these kids been trapped in their house for months on end. We all have been to a point during this we have lost our minds. They can be struggling just like adults with the situation. So if she thinks this will help her son let her do it she is his mom.
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Um, right now you shouldn’t do that. Airplanes-Corona Virus plus, I would never let my child fly alone period. To many crazy people out there these days.
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Nope not in this world anymore! I would not trust anyone but a family member or close friend
She didn’t ask anyone for their opinion on her parenting methods. Matter of fact. She didn’t even need to explain why she was asking about airlines…she probably just needed to vent. Were all moms here, none of you people are any better of one for shaming one. I flew southwest when I was a minor to go see my dad, and my mom could walk me to the gate and stay with me until boarding. After boarding, (minors went first) a flight attendant will kind of “babysit” for a lack of better term. Once arrived, minors don’t get off until everyone else is off, and then they’re accompanied by a flight attendant back to the gait where they wait for whoever is meeting them. This was also 10 years ago, so maybe Google if anything has changed!
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My brother and I used to fly alone all the time when we were kids. I think my parents always used Delta. And they were awesome. I felt like I was riding 1st class lol because the attendants took such great care of us kids
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Southwest. Their great when my grandkids fly.
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I have flown my kids from Ohio to Nevada a few times. Have always used Southwest. Was very happy with it every time.
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My niece used to fly by herself all of the time. I think they did southwest a lot.
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My sister flies my nephew on Spirit because they have certain days kids fly free so she only has to pay the accompanied minor fee along with the $60 annual fee. I’ve flown more than once these last 2 months for work & family. Dont let these people guilt you. Their airport and airplane has been the most sanitized place I’ve been during the virus.
I flew delta a few times at 11 and 12 years old to go see my dad and my oldest son flee delta about 3 years ago to see his dad
Unaccompanied minors are common. It happens a lot. Call different airlines to check prices.
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This is the most far fetched punishment I’ve ever heard of
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If it’s a direct flight he should be fine. You know what is best for your child!
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