Written by Heather Greenwood Davis • Appears in National Geographic's Intelligent Travel
National Geographic Traveler columnist Heather Greenwood Davis is the magazine’s family travel advocate, guru, and soothsayer.
Here’s her latest advice:
Reader Question: Can my child fly on her own to visit her grandparents in Dallas??
My Answer: Airline rules for unaccompanied minors vary, but most allow children ages 5 through 14 to fly alone domestically on direct flights.
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