What is the Unaccompanied Minor protocol?

• A. Identify the minor, assign a trained escort, ensure secure handover at destination, and complete required documentation.
• B. Allow the minor to travel alone.
• C. Have the minor sit in a random seat.
• D. Delegate escort to a passenger.

Answer: (A)

Handling an unaccompanied minor centers on safety, supervision, and traceability throughout the journey. The best protocol is to identify the minor and travel details, assign a trained escort to supervise from check-in to arrival, ensure a secure handover at the destination to an authorized guardian, and complete all required documentation. Each step matters: confirming identity and travel plans prevents mix-ups, a trained escort provides continuous supervision and safety, secure handover ensures the child is handed to the correct guardian, and the documentation creates a clear, auditable record for accountability and compliance with regulations. Leaving the minor to travel alone, relying on a random seating assignment, or delegating the escort to a passenger do not provide the necessary supervision, security, or official record needed for this role.