We are flying our 14 year old daughter to visit her father from SC to Boston.
We went with American because it was a direct flight and they charge a 150 fee to "babysit" which seems like they hold the child until a parent takes over.
The father, purchased the flight home. He went Southwest, which has zero direct flights. They also don't charge the 150 fee, but the kid is on their own. Meaning during the 50 minute layover in Baltimore, she has to find her next gate and board herself.
I know my step daughter, she is not good on her own. My wife and I have put our foot down and said absolutely not to her flying solo with a layover, making his tickets useless right now. I don't care about his finances so I dont care if he is out $.
I'm I being a hovering parent here? Anyone ever let a kid fly solo?
We went with American because it was a direct flight and they charge a 150 fee to "babysit" which seems like they hold the child until a parent takes over.
The father, purchased the flight home. He went Southwest, which has zero direct flights. They also don't charge the 150 fee, but the kid is on their own. Meaning during the 50 minute layover in Baltimore, she has to find her next gate and board herself.
I know my step daughter, she is not good on her own. My wife and I have put our foot down and said absolutely not to her flying solo with a layover, making his tickets useless right now. I don't care about his finances so I dont care if he is out $.
I'm I being a hovering parent here? Anyone ever let a kid fly solo?