They are all good just pick which one works best. I like American and Alaska best.
Is the punishment getting coronavirus?
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The worlds in the middle of a pandemic, your country especially hasn’t taken it seriously and is in shit. 1. Reason not to send him.
2. He has never flown and you think, his first time should be alone?..
Ground him ffs🙄
she asked about airlines, not advice on parenting. You do not know her kid therefor you can not decide what is too much and what isn’t. Mind your business.
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Southwest was wonderful with my 12 yo!
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My bonus son has been flying alone between Chicago and Florida for years. He’s now 15. I’d stick with American airlines. They are usually really good about kids. It’s a pretty simple process. Scary the first time, but definitely a good experience
Sounds like a vacation. Which sounds more like praise than anything. But hey gramps could whoop his ass straight we don’t know! Lol
Following!! I have flown mine on JetBlue and it was good but it’s 150 each way which gets super expensive
I use Spirit for my 7 year old daughter. They are great and the ticket is only $150! We’ve used them for about 2 years now as her father and I live in different states so she travels often. Love them!
i flew on my own for YEARS from CT to AZ as a minor w southwest, still prefer them.
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You want to expose your 11year old child to a world wide pandemic to teach him a lesson? As yourself this, is it worth the risk? Will you be able to live with yourself should he actually get sick or worse die from this illness because you wanted to teach him a lesson? I understand what he did was wrong but consider different punishments for now until the pandemic is solved at least… make him work for you if you want to teach hard work and responsibility, take him to a police station and let an experienced law enforcer tell him what can happen and scare the shite out of him should this happen again, there is many different ways to deal with this but risking your child’s life knowingly should not be one of them. 3 of my household members including myself had Covid and it is not something to be toyed with!!! Also my brother in law flew to USA for work about a month ago and got Covid on the plane, almost freaking lost the man so you might want to think again about this… ask yourself the really hard questions and come up with a better solution than the one you have now…
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Spending time with Grandpa is a punishment? That’s hysterical!
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I believe we used jet blue to fly our niece for a visit when she was 10. My suggestion is to look for a direct flight so there is no layover.
Ahhhhhh nothing says Iove better then shipping a kid off when bad. Totally says I love you . 
I still have resentment towards mine for it. But ok
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Wow so this what we doing now? The comments disgust me we suppose to be grown. When did the group turn into shitting on eachother she ask for an opinion on airline.
Goodluck luck mama I know you’ll do what’s best for your child in regards to him getting there safe n sound💞
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Hey kid, jump on a plane to hang out with papa and lets hope you dont bring a virus back with you
My son used to fly from Missoula Mt. to Phoenix on Allegiant air, they had chaperones for children under 15. He never had a bad experience with it. The chaperones are great they make sure they get to their gates, and supervise to make sure all goes well.
i use allegant air to fly. there cheap and amazing service
Airlines always have someone to accompany the minor. My sister has flown internationally alone as a minor. They have an attendant walk with the kid to the gates, to get luggage, and to the exit. My mom used southwest for the us flight, and I believe Norwegian air when my sister was too ill to continue our vacation in Nice.
I flew by myself around the same age. It was with American, and a direct flight. They put me upfront near the attendant. Checked on me. I was the first on, last off. My mom was allowed to the gate… and my sister was allowed to the gate when she picked me up.
So your endangering his life during a global pandemic for punishment 
“smart”
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Spirit I fly my 16 year old back and forth all the time. And they have great prices
Delta is good to work with. Im a travel agent and I’ve used them. Call there customer service line.
Southwest or American when I was 12 I rode American and was escorted out and in. They will probably make sure his grandpa is there to pick him up
I personally use southwest my daughter flies to her grandmother’s in Arkansas and they were amazing to work with
So you’re sending your child to his grandparents (a place that’s suppose to be fun for grandkids) as punishment?!! That’s pretty shitty. Be a parent and deal with it like that rest of us.
I highly doubt this will be the punishment you think it is. Sounds like a vacation for a misbehaving kid to me
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My son used to fly Southwest every other weekend to see his dad.
I’ve used Southwest and Blue Jet in the past, but I wouldn’t do it right now.
In my opinion it’s a little scary to fly an 11 yr old by himself with all this sex trafficking at high right now, I wouldn’t trust it and would send someone with him just to fly
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My oldest son flew Southwest from the time he was 8 years old. I loved them. He would fly from Omaha to Sacramento or San Diego. We always had a good experience with them
Some of the comments here… smdh. They are the perfect example of judgmental. And when someone is looking for help u instead crap on them. Shame on you. It’s an example of a PERFECT reason also not to post anything on Facebook and ask for help here. Unless you’re prepared for people who can’t help themselves and spew their garbage and ignorance. Best to talk to people closer to you. And if you don’t keep most of your biz private. People seem to gain a lot of power behind their keyboard. 
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Unless you are flying your kid out, I wouldn’t do it. Anything can happen. There are human traffickers out there. What if something happen to your father on the way there like a flat tire. Too many what ifs. Do you know how scary it is to fly for the first time and you are sending kid by theirself?
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Be careful, as a resident of arizona, covid is growing in numbers by a ridiculous amount. Its jumped to be in the top 10 states for numbers in the last few weeks.
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So as punishment you want to expose him to as much covid 19 as possible?
#stayhome
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I’m sorry but this makes absolutely no sense to me. Are you not capable of being his parent and disciplining him yourself? Instead you are sending him on a plane, to another state, in the middle of a WORLD pandemic?!?? Beat that ass and be done with it. 
parents nowadays.
We use Alaska Airlines for our son that comes to WA from WY. We’ve never had an issue.
I like delta. Always flew when i was younger. I wouldn’t trust spirit or frontier.
I always flew southwest as an unaccompanied minor.
My kids use southwest
Southwest hands down. My cousin works for them 
People are complaining about the COVID when you’re willingly gonna let your child who’s not even 13 fly by himself and had never flown before so he doesn’t know what to expect and how to do things?
No. Just no.
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i sent my son to denver co from columbus ohio
Bright idea that is. Sending an 11yr old on a plain during a pandemic to see an elderly man, who he could possibly transfer the virus to and kill. Because sending a child away is better then learning how to discipline them yourself properly…
My best friend started flying alone at 6! She has always been very independent and self sufficient because of it. Pm me if you want to ask questions
I have flown multiple times as an unaccompanied minor to meet my grandparents. Every spring break they would fly me and my brother to where ever they stayed in the winter AZ, FL. We were never alone, my mom was able to take me to my gate where I was met by a flight attendant and she stayed with us until we were seated on the plane. Came to check on us pretty often on the flight. When we landed they escorted us off the plane and to baggage claim where our grandparents met us. This was about 20ish years ago but this is not super uncommon and I always felt safe
I got hit with that minor fee. And an overweight suitcase one summer. Sucked.
I always flew American unaccompanied. But, I just used them and flights were messed up. As an adult, my daughter and i fly either united (they have movies you can watch in your seat on the screen right in front) or southwest. Best wishes for you momma!! Don’t let anyone put you down! I am a single mom with no family within 1500 miles of me, and my daughters father has never been there or helped in any way. So, I understand at times things get overwhelming and we all need some help. Hope things work out! And, flying during this covid… our planes were not very full, the airports were not packed… I wash my hands a lot, people wear masks… do what you have to do and don’t let anyone put you down
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My 12 year old grandson flies on Southwest. He started flying by himself at 10 years old. Nonstop flights and it’s only an extra $50. When he turned 12 it was just the price of the ticket!! You get a pass to walk tgem to the gate and wait with them until they board. He loves it!!! He flies from Chicago to Fort Myers Florida and back at least twice a year!!
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How is this going to help stop his lying or stealing though? He can still do it just as easily at his dad’s.
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Depending on where u live in Iowa, look at the routes because some airlines now do not except connecting flights. So it has to be direct flight.
Awesome u can get help with grandparents!!! Best wishes.
I flew accompanied with my brother from 6ish years old to 15 years old california to illinois two round trips a year, every major airline I flew was great and the flight attendants were always kind and kept an eye on us
My 11 year old has been flying unaccompanied since she was 7 years old. Different airlines have different fees but Southwest has the cheapest.
We have used JetBlue with my sister in law who puts my step son on a plane all the time for us going from new hampshire(Boston airport) to Dallas. He is 13 this year so unaccompanied fees are no longer but he’s been flying since he was 7 love the process they have
Not sure what airline is better in this time now. But ease your mind, I was an unaccompanied minor many times on flights and trains. They have a flight attendant that looks after them and walks them to get their bags and meet with whom ever is waiting on the other side. It was a little scary the first time but when I flew home I was more comfortable because I experienced it going to so i knew what to expect going home.
Most are excellent. I always tried to get a non stop no layover for them. It’s easier on them but even if it’s a layover they stay with them from gate to gate. Never had any problems.
My kids have never flown before either and they would be terrified to do that by themselves for the first time. Have you thought about that? Perhaps if the child has flown several times before I would feel differently. Put yourself in their shoes. We are also in the middle of a pandemic. Ground them for a week, have them volunteer at a local food bank or soup kitchen, take away their game system or whatever their favorite thing is, have them do more chores. There are other ways to punish a child for their wrong doing.
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I am in Iowa too. Allegiant airlines fly non stop to AZ. You wouldn’t have to worry about him having to switch planes at big city airports.
Bootcamp would be better
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Delta. They have little pins and special procedures for minors. And they have someone watching the child like a hawk at all times.
You need to deal with him at home not send him else where. Take all his things away
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So now he will associate going to his grandfather with a punishment? 
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just the question with out the backstory would have made this a much simpler answer. But since the backstory is there people and their opinion has been invited in. So im just going to say that a vacation from you and siblings that includes a plane ride seems not like a punishment. My kids would be super excited to do that not bummed!
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Is that a punishment or reward? Does he love being with his grandpa?
I’d drive him there. Unless part of the punishment is covid 🤷
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So your son gets in trouble and you ship him off for your dad to deal with?? #ParentingFail
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Seems more like a vacation than a punishment.
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I hate to be this way but I agree…deal with it at home. You give him the punishment and have him deal with it there with you.
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I don’t see this as a punishment but a mother realizing her limits and seeking help.
You would complain if he grew up to commit robbery. “Where were his parents” “his mother would be proud”
This woman os seeking help from her father and a father figure for her child. It takes a village and don’t shame her for using hers.
Grandpa has probably the beat lessons this boy needs.
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What the hell did grandpa steal that his punishment is playing a game of russian roulette with his life? Instead of bullets you have a virus. I know the punishment is actually for the child but the one who stands to pay the price is grandpa.
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STOP MOM SHAMING HER! Let her deal with this as she pleases. It’s none of your business. She was just asking for airline recommendations… jerks.
Grandparents help out their children with their grandchildren every single day. You people are so judgey and snooty. Try raising a kid completely on your own 100% and never asking anyone ever for help… wtf is wrong with a grandfather instilling good values in a grandson?? For all you people know the father passed away. Smh. This is what is wrong with our world. Next time you assholes need help, I hope everyone tells you to figure it out on your own!!!
I flew southwest once a month as A minor they were always good
Or be a parent and punish him sending him on an airplane right now may be a death sentence but do whatever
God damn. Some of y’all need to be dicked down or smoke a fat blunt. She didn’t ask for advice on parenting. She’s asking for airlines. What dont you get? Ffs. When someone actually does wanna reach out, they wont because of comments like this. Bunch of ignorant twats.
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I flew to Cali alone on American airlines when I was 16 and then my sister used them as well when she sent my niece who was 9 out for the summer…they are super helpful and make sure your baby don’t get lost or scared. They board them on the plane before anyone else and get them off and to their destination…my niece has flown back and forth many times over the years, she’s 15 now and we’ve never had any problems at all
Southwest used them alot for my minor granddaughter
Sooooo… what did the grandparents ever do to you?LOL!!!
I would never let my kid fly alone with all the hype nowadays about human trafficking. You used to be able to pay extra to have someone from the airline accompany them through the whole trip. I don’t know if airlines still do that though.
Maybe not a good idea during a pandemic is all.