Flying with other people children - The DIS Discussion Forums

ColleenS · 11-15-2009, 02:43 PM

So I'll be traveling to Orlando next summer with the girls I used to nanny for. The kids will be 12, 10, and 7.

Will I run into a problem at the airport? Flying with four kids that are not mine, and who have a different last name?

I tried Googling the answer but only found information on international travel.

Any other tips or tricks I need to know when traveling with someone elses kids?

Thanks,
Colleen

MiniGirl · 11-15-2009, 03:06 PM

I would make sure you have a letter (maybe notarized) from the parents stating that you are responsible for the children and giving you authority to make decisions regarding their care should the need arise. (Of course, it probably won't, but better safe than sorry.)

Hannathy · 11-15-2009, 03:16 PM

Nope no problem! Kids don't need ID to fly and as long as they all have tickets that is all the airlines care about. They don't care who you are flying with. Unless you are going out of the country no one will ask you anything.

The letter would be more for medical care if needed not to fly.

MiniGirl · 11-15-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannathy

Nope no problem! Kids don't need ID to fly and as long as they all have tickets that is all the airlines care about. They don't care who you are flying with. Unless you are going out of the country no one will ask you anything.

The letter would be more for medical care if needed not to fly.

Yes, I should have made that more clear. The letter is primarily for medical care. However, I believe it would allow the OP to stay with/accompany the child if they are randomly picked for a search or something like that. Again, it is something that isn't likely to happen, and it may not be upsetting to these particular children. Then again, it could be, and having a trusted adult close by would be nice for them.

katied · 11-15-2009, 04:18 PM

We've never had any trouble with air travel with DNiece and DNephew. They have different last names than us, and have flown with us multiple times. I wouldn't see any issue, esp. as the kids are old enough to explain any relationship.

These days, lots of kids even have different last names than their own mom, so I don't think it raises many red flags.

tjmw2727 · 11-15-2009, 05:32 PM

No - you don't need anything extra to fly with kids, even if they are not your children and passengers 18 and under don't need ID.

I travel often as the solo adult with my kids as well as my neices and nephews and have never been asked any questions as to who I am traveling with or why. FWIW my neices have a different last name and are of a different ethnicity, still no issues.

OT, but as a pp suggested I do carry a notarized letter from their parents authorizing me to seek medical care in an emergency as well as their medical cards.

ColleenS · 11-15-2009, 11:49 PM

Excellent advice. Thanks.

I'll make sure to have a letter in case of medical emergencies.

SnowandMittens · 11-16-2009, 11:53 AM

Also, try contacting the airline to see if they have any suggestions... there might be a policy you're not aware of.

lbuzz52 · 11-16-2009, 05:40 PM

i deal with this at work alot. we have a form letter that basically states that Child ___ has permission to travel with adult ___ and adult has permission to make medical decisions. then we have both parents sign it. sometimes we add the date and travel locations. we have never had to use it but better safe than sorry. and we always have it notarized.

11-15-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
ColleenS Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 258	Flying with other people children So I'll be traveling to Orlando next summer with the girls I used to nanny for. The kids will be 12, 10, and 7. Will I run into a problem at the airport? Flying with four kids that are not mine, and who have a different last name? I tried Googling the answer but only found information on international travel. Any other tips or tricks I need to know when traveling with someone elses kids? Thanks, Colleen __________________ Colleen May 1995 1st Disney/Universal Studios Trip May 2006 Caribbean Beach Resort June 2007 Caribbean Beach Resort -Disney/Universal Studios . Food Report! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1508047 April 2008 Four Points Sheraton I-Drive US/IOA trip June 2008 Pop Century September 2008 Disneyland Paris! December 2008 Buena Vista Palace- Christmas/Birthday at Disney! September 2009 Solo trip to Pop Century July 2010 Going to see Harry Potter!

11-15-2009, 03:06 PM	#2
MiniGirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: About 90 miles East of the Mouse on the Beach Posts: 2,360	I would make sure you have a letter (maybe notarized) from the parents stating that you are responsible for the children and giving you authority to make decisions regarding their care should the need arise. (Of course, it probably won't, but better safe than sorry.) __________________ Eva ::: who loves WDW more than her kids do::: DH ::: who doesn't fully understand his wife's obsession::: ::: and 2 beautiful princesses of our own ::: eBay ID: Beachside*Designs -- Etsy ID: BeachsideDesigns

11-15-2009, 04:18 PM	#5
katied DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 850	We've never had any trouble with air travel with DNiece and DNephew. They have different last names than us, and have flown with us multiple times. I wouldn't see any issue, esp. as the kids are old enough to explain any relationship. These days, lots of kids even have different last names than their own mom, so I don't think it raises many red flags. __________________ Next WDW Vacation: 1/2011 BLT (we hope)

11-15-2009, 05:32 PM	#6
tjmw2727 Enjoys "mom and me" trips May just have to dance! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 7,298	No - you don't need anything extra to fly with kids, even if they are not your children and passengers 18 and under don't need ID. I travel often as the solo adult with my kids as well as my neices and nephews and have never been asked any questions as to who I am traveling with or why. FWIW my neices have a different last name and are of a different ethnicity, still no issues. OT, but as a pp suggested I do carry a notarized letter from their parents authorizing me to seek medical care in an emergency as well as their medical cards. __________________ TJ

11-15-2009, 11:49 PM	#7
ColleenS Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 258	Excellent advice. Thanks. I'll make sure to have a letter in case of medical emergencies. __________________ Colleen May 1995 1st Disney/Universal Studios Trip May 2006 Caribbean Beach Resort June 2007 Caribbean Beach Resort -Disney/Universal Studios . Food Report! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1508047 April 2008 Four Points Sheraton I-Drive US/IOA trip June 2008 Pop Century September 2008 Disneyland Paris! December 2008 Buena Vista Palace- Christmas/Birthday at Disney! September 2009 Solo trip to Pop Century July 2010 Going to see Harry Potter!

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11-15-2009, 03:16 PM	#3
Hannathy When I stop laughing I will answer you Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,779	Nope no problem! Kids don't need ID to fly and as long as they all have tickets that is all the airlines care about. They don't care who you are flying with. Unless you are going out of the country no one will ask you anything. The letter would be more for medical care if needed not to fly.

11-16-2009, 11:53 AM	#8
SnowandMittens Eating green apples for now on. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 697	Also, try contacting the airline to see if they have any suggestions... there might be a policy you're not aware of. __________________ “The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.”

11-16-2009, 05:40 PM	#9
lbuzz52 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 196	i deal with this at work alot. we have a form letter that basically states that Child ___ has permission to travel with adult ___ and adult has permission to make medical decisions. then we have both parents sign it. sometimes we add the date and travel locations. we have never had to use it but better safe than sorry. and we always have it notarized. __________________ From Babies to Baby Boomers- 9 WDW days filled with blunders, boo-boos and bliss TR my first trip report! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2273214] my "20 years is way too long and I am clueless PTR"

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