Flying Alone, Safe or Sorry?
Should we fly alone? Is it a matter of how much our parents trust us or how much our parents care about us? In my opinion it is definitely both. It is a big part trust because we need to be organized, aware of your surroundings, and most importantly: safe. But it is also hard to let someone as close as 
a child to literally fly away. I recently turned 11 and I have no intention of flying alone for at least another year. It is frightening just to think about being alone on a plane. Some of my friends started flying alone when they were just 8 and I really believe it is a family decision. If it is a tradition or a way boost confidence than great, but do you want to take that risk?
4 thoughts on “Flying Alone, Safe or Sorry?”
It’s easier when you have a sibling! Plus, your parents bring you to the gate, so you really are only ‘alone’ for the flight!
My brother and I flew alone (unaccompanied minors) in December 2015 and we’re 12 (13 I’m May)
So yeah… I believe it really depends on the trustworthiness and responsibility of the kid and the parent’s decision.
-Clara
The first time my parents let me fly alone was due to how much more it would cost them if I were to fly with them. Also when flying alone the flight attendants and other workers take very good care of you and make sure you have enough food and water. I know this sounds weird but when I flew alone, I flew with two completely random strangers, turns out they were very kind people. This made me think that maybe flying alone can allow you to be less shy and meet people.
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wow, awesome forum post. Cool. Westervelt