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What is accompanied flying?
Accompanied flying is when multiple people travel together. It's the opposite of unaccompanied travel, where an adult or child flies alone.
Even though solo travel is on the rise, most people still travel in groups of at least one other person.
At Alternative Airlines, you can easily book flights for up to 9 passengers! Just scroll to the top of the page to find our search bar.
Why choose accompanied flights?
People fly accompanied for many reasons. Such as:
- Wanting to travel with family
- Needing emotional or physical support from a carer
- Travelling with someone who is too young to travel on their own
- Better prices than solo travel
- Safety in numbers
Did you know that although airlines usually won't offer a free ticket for a carer, they may still be able to ensure you are both seated together during the flight at no extra cost? Contact the airline at least 48 hours before your flight to see what they can do.
Thinking of travelling with a carer? These are some airline policies you should know:
Air France
Air France state that the require the presence of a travel companion in order to ensure the safety of disabled or reduced mobility passengers. A companion will only be required if the passenger has a severe mental disability, preventing them from understanding and applying safety instructions, if the passengers are blind and deaf, or if the passenger has a physical disability with mobility, meaning they will not be able to participate in an evacuation. The airline state that they offer travel companions of disabled passengers discounted airfares on selected domestic flights. They will try their best to seat both passengers together, to the extent that they will ask other passengers to move so that you can be seated together.
KLM
KLM state that if you require help with things such as administrating medicine or evacuating the plane in an emergency, then you will need to arrange your own safety assistant or travelling companion.
Delta
Delta state that you can purchase an additional ticket for a companion or personal care assistant for your flight. They are required when disabled passengers are unable to understand safety instructions, or are unable to evacuate in the case of emergency.
British Airways
British Airways also require passengers to book another seat if they are unable to lift themselves, reach an emergency exit unaided, communicate with staff, unfasten a seat belt, retrieve a life jacket or fit an oxygen mask.
Please note that for US-bound flights, if an airline believes a passenger needs a safety assistant and the passenger does not already have one, the airline will often be required to provide a free seat for an assistant.
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Accompanied Traveller FAQs
Do travelling companions get free tickets?
It completely depends on the airline policy. However, the majority of the time, the airline will not provide free tickets. They may provide them at a discounted rate but this is subject to the airline.
What do I need to do if I need special assistance?
If you can't find yourself a travel companion, you will need to contact the airline and airport directly to see what they can to assist you with your flight or at the airport. You will usually need to do this as soon as you book, but at the very latest 48 hours before flying.