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calmom · 03-09-2008, 03:24 PM

I understand your parents concern, but I think it is is misplaced. If you have a cell phone and leave at least an hour between flights, there should be no problem -- you'll be able to call your parents to let them know you are o.k. when you get to the change airport. I had my daughter navigate a flight change (with terminal change) alone at age 12, on an international flight coming in from Mexico. (Result: my d. managed to get herself on an earlier flight home than scheduled, along with an upgrade to first class). Later, at age 16, my d. managed alone with 2 changes on an international flight, including getting through customs & a terminal change in Chicago with less than 45 minutes between flights. (That one was hairy, but she made it).

There really isn't much that can go wrong other than the possibility of missing a flight or being delayed for various reasons. Of course you should have enough cash on you to cover any emergencies.

03-09-2008, 03:24 PM	#9
calmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,828	I understand your parents concern, but I think it is is misplaced. If you have a cell phone and leave at least an hour between flights, there should be no problem -- you'll be able to call your parents to let them know you are o.k. when you get to the change airport. I had my daughter navigate a flight change (with terminal change) alone at age 12, on an international flight coming in from Mexico. (Result: my d. managed to get herself on an earlier flight home than scheduled, along with an upgrade to first class). Later, at age 16, my d. managed alone with 2 changes on an international flight, including getting through customs & a terminal change in Chicago with less than 45 minutes between flights. (That one was hairy, but she made it). There really isn't much that can go wrong other than the possibility of missing a flight or being delayed for various reasons. Of course you should have enough cash on you to cover any emergencies.