Accompanying a child on S7 Airlines- a popular service that “frees the hands” of parents and allows them to send their child to relatives on their own, or rather, under the supervision of the carrier’s employees. To receive such a service, it is enough to buy a ticket for the required flight and fulfill the basic requirements of the airline. But more about everything.

Who are unaccompanied children?

According to S7 airline rules, an unaccompanied child is between 5 and 11 years old. In some cases, children under 16 years of age are included in this category (at the separate request of guardians or parents). The essence of the service is that parents hand over the child to the carrier at the point of departure, provided that another parent (guardian, guardian) will be waiting for him at the final destination.

The service of accompanying a child on an S7 aircraft is provided only on regular (transit and direct) flights. As for transfer flights, this option is not available for them. This opportunity is also “closed” to disabled people under the age of 12 who require special care.

Features of purchasing a ticket

Carriage of unaccompanied children on S7 aircraft requires the prior purchase of a travel document. Thus, for those aged from 5 to 11 years, registration is carried out at rates taking into account the child discount and the carrier’s rules. Age is taken into account on the day of departure from the point of departure. If it is between 12 and 16 years old, in this case the discount does not apply to children.

Features of payment and price of service

Cost of accompanying a child on the S7 plane depends on the rate that can be found in the booking system. Registration is possible through the airline’s offices or with the help of a call center operator. The price of the S7 support service (for 2017) is:

• For flights within the Russian Federation- 3000 rub.
• For international flights- 50 euros.

In both cases, the cost is based on a one-way flight.

The option is available only after full payment for transportation has been made, as well as confirmation of the booking.

What documents will be required?

Flight of children unaccompanied by parents with S7 Airlines requires prior registration. documentation. Here you will need:

• Air ticket.
• Paper (receipt) confirming payment.
• A document confirming the identity of the baby.
• Application for using the service of accompanying a child on an airplane. This document is issued at the carrier's representative office, at the registration desk or at any of the sales offices. It must contain the signatures of the parents. The application must also indicate the age, gender, name of the child, flight number, date and time of departure, information about the accompanying and meeting person. An example statement is given below.

• Parental consent issued by a notary. It must be in hand if the child is a citizen of the Russian Federation. The document must indicate the departure date, as well as the country of arrival.

How is the escort process organized at the airport and on the plane?

The algorithm of actions at the departure airport is as follows:

• Receiving passengers at the airport and checking documents.
• Signature of the employee responsible for accepting the child.
• Accompaniment from parents to the plane, including passing various types of control (border, customs, aviation and others). In this case, children must independently answer questions from authorized employees.
• Transfer to the responsible aircraft crew member.

Unaccompanied children on an S7 aircraft receive the following services:

• Supervision by a designated crew member throughout the voyage.
• Help with getting into place.
• Document storage.
• Providing food and drinks based on the standard diet.
• Help in finding a toilet room.
• Distribution of napkins, blankets and hygiene bags.

Upon arrival of the aircraft,:

• Handing over the child to the employee appointed by the carrier.
• Accompaniment to the arrival hall, as well as assistance in passing all control zones.
• Transfer to the meeting person indicated in the application.

Accompanying a child in S7 - responsibilities of representatives

Representatives also have certain obligations. They must bring the child 1.5 hours before departure (no later), check in for the flight and check in luggage. Next, an application for support is completed. You must have a ticket and all the necessary papers on hand, including a passport, insurance policies, birth certificate, as well as other documents confirming the possibility of entry and exit.

You are allowed to take a small bag with you on board the plane, which may contain warm clothes, a phone, documents, toys and medicine (if necessary).

Greetings to all those who stopped by.

I'm starting my long story about S7 airline, take a comfortable position and get ready for a long journey.

Over the past few years, I periodically fly planes to different cities in Russia with different airlines. I have flown with Siberia Airlines many times and each time the flight has been interesting.

Siberia Airlines has been on the air transportation market for quite a long time.

Year of foundation S7 Airlines: 1957.

The company's fleet includes more than 70 aircraft, most often flown by Airbus, less frequently by Boeing. The airline operates both domestic and international flights. S7 is based at 2 airports: Tolmachevo (Novosibirsk) and Domodedovo (Moscow).

The planes of this airline are easy to recognize; they are green. The planes are quite clean and tidy. I haven't seen any broken chairs.

The airline staff are quite polite and smiling. Despite multiple flights, I did not observe any conflict situations on board the ship. All flights were soft and smooth, without rumble or shaking.

Purchase and return of tickets

You can buy tickets both at air ticket offices and on the Internet. Refunding a ticket depends on the fare you chose when purchasing (either impossible or a loss of money).

S7 application

By installing this application on your smartphone, you can control your bonus account, buy and book a ticket, check in for a flight, watch the departure board, etc.

check-in

You can check in for a flight on the airline's website 30 hours before departure, in the S7 app or at the airport.

When purchasing a ticket with a cheap fare, free seat selection on the plane is not possible. EXCEPTION: passengers with children. Children under 12 years old are given certain seats in the cabin, so when you purchase a ticket, you will be assigned a seat.

Baggage transportation

There are a couple of nuances in transporting luggage with this airline. The baggage allowance for 1 adult passenger is 23 kg + hand luggage 7 kg. Several years ago, my wife and I flew from Novosibirsk with one suitcase that weighed a little more than 23 kg. The airline employee at the check-in counter offered 2 options for transportation: put the excess in a second bag (one piece of luggage for each passenger) or pay for the excess. Previously, we didn’t have such problems with other airlines; one baggage was taken into account for two passengers and we didn’t have to pay for excess baggage. We were not prepared for such a turn of events; we did not have a spare bag in our pockets and we were forced to pay for the excess. Now at home before a flight with S7, the weight of luggage is checked to the nearest gram.

Transporting a baby stroller

This service is provided by the airline free of charge, even if you divide the stroller into 2 blocks. When checking in your baggage, you can check the stroller right away and walk around the airport with your baby in your arms, or you can check it in as luggage at the boarding ramp. The stroller can be picked up either at the boarding ramp or together with your main luggage. Our stroller, weighing 13 kg, was divided into 2 blocks before flights and was always carried free of charge. At check-in, the stroller is weighed and checked in as oversized baggage at a separate check-in counter.

Meals on board

I have a couple of complaints about the airline's food. Once, after dinner on board the ship, I became seriously poisoned. The second incident occurred not so long ago; for breakfast, chicken and potatoes were offered, which contained quite a lot of ginger. Ginger is a product whose presence in food should be warned in advance.

The food portions are good and the dishes are filling. Even on short flights, a light sandwich lunch was provided (although another airline on the same route had no snacks at all and only served drinks).

Tea and coffee are of relatively good quality. They always offered lemon and milk with drinks. From soft drinks: drinking water with and without gas, 3 types of juice, sometimes Pepsi and similar sodas. The number of soft drinks is unlimited; you can order both water and juice at the same time. After the main meal, the staff re-offers hot drinks.

For an additional fee, you can order individual meals and baby food in advance.

The airline uses good quality disposable tableware, so you won't get poorly washed mugs.

Flying with a child

A child under 2 years of age is transported free of charge without the provision of an additional seat. A cradle is not provided; the child spends the entire flight in the arms of a parent. A seat for the child is assigned automatically, as this seat must be equipped with an additional oxygen mask. A child under 2 years old is entitled to free baggage allowance up to 10 kg + free carriage of a stroller.

On an airplane, the child is fastened with an additional seat belt to the parent's belt.

The airline gives gifts to children. On one flight we were given a bib and wet wipes, but on the second flight we did not receive a gift. The neighbors were given a bag containing pencils and a notebook with assignments.

Young children cope best with flying when they are breastfed.

Ways to save with S7

1. Participate in the loyalty program. This program is beneficial for frequent fliers. Bonus miles are awarded for flights, which can later be exchanged for a ticket, but in this case you will still have to pay for fees. The number of miles can be increased by online check-in for a flight (50 bonus miles are awarded for online check-in), using a joint bank card (S7-Tinkoff, Alfa-Bank, Promsvyazbank, Bank of Moscow), using the services of partner companies (hotels, car rental, insurance , online stores, etc.).

I would like to dwell in more detail on the accrual of bonus miles for purchases in online stores. The list of online stores is quite wide, among them: Lamoda, Aliexpress, Daughters and sons, M video, iHerb, Sportmaster, Obbi, etc. In order to receive bonus miles, you need to go to the S7 airline website--> to the S7 Priority section--> program partners--> online stores--> to the desired store to make a purchase.

You can also transfer the missing miles to your friend or family member. The minimum transfer is 500 miles. The cost of translation is 375 rubles.

From time to time the airline has special offers to accrue additional miles on certain routes.

3. Probably each of us paid attention to how much food costs at the airport. I have always been interested in the question of where airport staff who receive the average salary eat. At Domodedovo Airport, in the parking area, there is building S7, which houses a canteen for employees with free entry for other visitors.

Canteen address: Domodedovo building 6/1.

The dining room is clean, cozy, there are a lot of visitors in it, there is enough space for everyone. For 150 rubles in 2018, I bought a full meal consisting of chicken noodle soup, rice with chicken cutlet and compote. The portions are large, the food is delicious. The dining room has a fairly large assortment of dishes, cash and non-cash payments are possible.

Canteen opening hours:

From 6.00 to 23.00.

Breaks: 10.45-11.15, 16.00-17.00

Example prices from the menu:

Buckwheat 150 grams - 35 rubles

Chicken cutlet 100 grams - 75 rubles

Bread - 3 rubles per 1 slice

Fruit drink 200 ml - 25 rubles

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Travelers going on a flight on S7 airliners for the first time rarely think about the need to choose a seat in the cabin, which they often regret when getting on board an aircraft. If you sit in a poorly chosen seat for the duration of the flight, there is a high probability of spending your first air trip in very uncomfortable conditions.

Experienced passengers who regularly fly domestic and international flights choose the best seats on S7 aircraft, and even spare no expense in booking the most comfortable seats in the cabin. This service can be used immediately before boarding.

Today we will talk about how to choose and book the most comfortable seats on the planes of the famous Russian carrier – S7.

How to book a seat on a plane

According to the rules of S7 Airlines, the service for choosing a seat in the aircraft cabin is available to all flight passengers, but with some conditions for certain categories of citizens.

Air carrier rules for reserving seats on an S7 aircraft:

• Business class passengers can reserve a seat free of charge at the stage of booking tickets;
• for tourists traveling in economy class “basic” and “flexible”, this service is provided for a nominal fee - 300 rubles;
• Passengers with minor children, disabled people, members of bonus programs and corporate groups can also choose a seat on the plane free of charge.

Where you can book seats on an S7 aircraft: at the company’s permanent office, on the official website and at the carrier’s contact center.

Select your seat online

The most convenient and reliable way to book seats in the aircraft cabin is via the Internet on the carrier’s website. The passenger needs to go to the main page of the S7 portal, find the “Check-in for flight” tab and enter his data in the form that opens, following the simple prompts.

At this stage of registration, the program will automatically allocate a seat in the cabin for the passenger. To cancel the automatically selected option, click the “Change” button. A detailed diagram will appear on the screen showing the location of seats on the plane according to the purchased tickets.

Now the passenger can choose the most suitable and comfortable seat, taking into account personal preferences, from the available options. You need to focus on the color white; already occupied places are marked in gray.

Click on the selected option and press the “Save” and “Continue” buttons. The final stage is printing out an electronic document, which will already indicate the seat reserved by the passenger in the aircraft cabin.

How much does it cost to choose a seat in S7

Air carrier S7 has approved tariffs for booking seats on the aircraft. The company divides all passenger seats into standard and Extra Space (seats of increased comfort).

The cost of booking standard seats is 300 rubles. For an Extra Space seat of increased comfort you will have to pay 1000 rubles or more, which depends on the chosen direction and duration of the flight.

When booking convenient seats on the official portal via the Internet and mobile application, the passenger is given a 10% discount on payment. There is also a 5% discount for passengers passing additional.

How to pay for seat selection with S7 miles

S7 Airlines has a loyalty program for regular customers who have the opportunity to collect for each kilometer of the flight. Having collected a certain number of miles, the passenger can use them to pay for the seat reservation service.

How many miles does a seat on an S7 plane cost:

• for a standard passenger seat in a mid-comfort row, 1,000 miles will be deducted from your account;
• for extra comfort seats – 2,500 miles or more, depending on the flight direction.

Miles are debited from the passenger's personal account at the time of registration of the service. You can book your seat using miles online or at the airport check-in counter.

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How to choose a comfortable seat on S7 Airlines planes

The modern fleet of the Russian carrier S7 Airlines includes several dozen aircraft of a high level of comfort, carrying out passenger transportation on domestic and international routes.

In total, the company's fleet includes 88 aircraft: 50 Airbuses, 21 Boeings and 17 Embraer models. When choosing a seat on an S7 aircraft, be sure to take into account the model of the airliner on which the flight will be carried out.

On airbuses

The S7 company has comfortable airbuses of different models: 319, 320 and 321. The first model has 144 economy class seats, the plane has 156 economy class seats and 8 business class seats, the airliner has 190 economy class seats and 8 business class seats.

The best seats on the Airbus A319:

• in the first row there is quite a large space between the seats and the partition, convenient for accommodating passengers;
• from rows 2 to 9 – passenger seats of average comfort class, without any special advantages or disadvantages;
• in the 10th row, the seats have locked backrests; an emergency exit is located in this part of the aircraft;
• 11th row – seats of increased comfort;
• from 12 to 22 rows - standard seats;
• Rows 23-24 are the most uncomfortable seats, located next to the toilet room.

Airbus A320 best seats on the S7 plane:

• the first two rows are business class, where seats of a high level of comfort are installed;
• the third row is located behind the business class partition and has a convenient location due to the large space between the wall and the seats;
• the 9th row has seats with a locked backrest (inconvenient seats for a flight);
• near the 10th row there is an emergency exit, which adds space between the seats, but has one significant drawback - there is no mechanism for reclining the seat back;
• The 11th row has very comfortable seating, increased space between the seats, and a reclining function.

The most uncomfortable seats on this model Airbus are located in rows 26 and 27, behind which there is a bathroom. In addition, the seats in the last row are fixed.

A321 – best places:

• the first two rows in the cabin are business class seats;
• the third row has a convenient location, in front there is a business class partition, in front of it there is free space for a comfortable position during the flight;
• rows 4 to 8 – standard passenger seats;
• 22nd row - quite comfortable seats are located here with a large space between the seats and the absence of neighbors on the right and left sides;
• Row 23 – has increased space between the seats, very convenient for accommodating passengers.

The most uncomfortable seats in the cabin: the last 35th row, next to the toilet room, and the 9th row - small legroom, lack of portholes for viewing panoramic views from the window during the flight.

In Boeings

S7 Airlines also flies modern medium-haul Boeing airliners on domestic and international routes. New aircraft models appeared in the fleet of the famous Russian carrier only in 2018.

Best seats in Boeing 737-800:

• Rows 1-3 – business class seats;
• Economy class starts from the 4th row; there is a partition in front, between it and the seat there is space for a comfortable position. Passenger seats in the 4th row are provided to holders of status cards, and are also sold for money to everyone according to the approved tariff.
• Row 14 – comfortable seats with sufficiently large space between the seats.

The most uncomfortable seats in a Boeing from S7:

• Row 29 – behind it there is a toilet room, the seat backs are blocked;
• 28th row – the seats have a folding function, but due to the constant crowd of people trying to get to the toilet, traveling in these seats is not particularly comfortable;
• Rows 12-13 – near the emergency exit, equipped with seats with a locked reclining mechanism;
• Row 9 – there is no porthole.

In Embraer 170

S7 Airlines also launches medium-range twin-engine airliners, the Embraer 170, which have relatively compact dimensions, to transport passengers. The main distinguishing feature of these aircraft models is the absence of emergency exits.

The cabin has 20 rows of passenger seats with almost identical characteristics. Seats from rows 3 to 19 have an identical level of comfort.

The worst chairs in the aircraft of this model are located in the first two rows and on the last 20th row, behind which there is a toilet room. The main disadvantage of the 1st and 2nd rows is the inconvenient location of the folding tables on the armrests of the seats.

Embraer ERJ-170 S7 – interior layout, best seats:

Carefully study the plane layout before departure and book your flight! Such forethought will allow you to carry out your flight in the most comfortable conditions, which will have a positive effect on your mood and well-being after landing the flight at the point of arrival.

Travelers who have no flying experience pay little attention to preparing for the flight. However, such an approach results in a spoiled mood - after all, an inconveniently located seat on board spoils the impressions of the voyage, which lasts up to three hours. And if there is a long flight ahead, this question takes on double relevance. Let's talk about how to choose a seat on a plane " S7» by electronic ticket - such skills will be useful for many readers.

Let's start by describing the general standards that the airline has established. Today, for customers of this carrier, choosing a seat on the plane “ S7» is available both upon and during registration. True, for people who purchase “Economy Flexible” and “Economy Basic” class tariffs, such a service was rated at 300 rubles, if the passenger plans to select a seat at the stage of booking tickets.

The airline makes an exception for certain categories of travelers who are entitled to receive the service free of charge. Among these people, the carrier identified business class clients and participants in the S7 Priority and Oneworld programs with two companions, disabled people and passengers with children under 12 years of age, travelers who purchased tickets at the Business Pass rate and corporate groups.

Please note that the early seat reservation service is only open to customers who are planning to fly on a regular flight. Moreover, you can pay for the service at the airline office in cash, with a bank card or by transferring funds online.

“S7” allows tourists to change their initial choice, but here the conditions for changing a seat are determined by the tariff schedule. Fans of economical flights with Economy Basic class tickets make changes on the air carrier’s portal, immediately paying for the service. As for other clients, passengers have access to any convenient option until the last 4 hours before departure.

If a traveler changes his or her decision within 4 hours before departure, the seat can only be changed at the check-in counter.

In addition, there are restrictions here. For people flying in the cabin, booking seats on the S7 plane using tickets is not available, since such customers are only provided with window seats in economy class. The service is also closed for children flying unaccompanied. Finally, passengers carrying valuable luggage in the cabin also do not have the right to independently reserve seats. Only the last row of the economy cabin is available here.

Extra Space places

Let's talk separately about the possibilities of reserving seats with increased comfort. On liners that fly on a regular schedule, travelers reserve seats near the emergency evacuation hatches in economy class - here the space between the blocks of seats has traditionally been increased. Of course, the number of such seats is determined by the aircraft model.

These seats are considered the most comfortable in the cabin. When choosing such a seat, remember that you will have to put your luggage on a shelf during the flight, since placing passenger’s belongings in the aisles is unacceptable here. In addition, there are restrictions on reserving these seats.

To occupy such a seat, the passenger will need knowledge of Russian or English and the absence of children under 18 years of age. It is prohibited to book such seats by disabled people and passengers for whom the usual restrictions in choosing a seat apply.

As for the prices for such seats, here the cost of the service starts from 1,000 rubles. The final amount depends on the direction and distance of the route, departure point and time of reservation. Travelers who place an order at the same time as purchasing an itinerary receipt save 10% of the nominal price, and people who choose a seat at check-in reduce the original cost by 5%.

Keep in mind that by changing the decision before departure, the tourist will not return the money he paid for this place.

Refunds are only possible here if there is a forced change of seat due to the fault of the airline, due to a documented illness of the passenger or the death of a close relative of the airline client. To receive money, a tourist just needs to fill out a standard form for a refund on the website, supplementing the application with a copy of the boarding pass with a note from the flight attendant about the forced change of seat.

Algorithm and principle of finding a suitable seat

Having decided on the carrier’s requirements, let’s move on to the question of how to book a seat on a plane via the Internet using an electronic ticket “ S7" Here, the passenger has several options available: when purchasing an itinerary receipt, after purchasing an air ticket in the “my bookings” section of the website, or when. Let's look at the step-by-step procedure for the most common method - reserving a seat when checking out for a flight online.

You can reserve a seat when purchasing air tickets, at any time after purchase, or during check-in for your flight.

The main page of the portal contains a link to flight registration. Click on the tab and enter your last name and reservation code in the fields that open. Please note that the information that the passenger provides at this stage coincides with the data in the passport and itinerary receipt. Therefore, it is appropriate to check your air ticket in advance to avoid annoying misunderstandings before departure.

Then press the “registration” button, study the rules for transporting luggage and click “continue”. At this stage, the airlines automatically assign the seat to the customer. To see the proposed chair and make adjustments, click “edit”.

Here the traveler is presented with a diagram of the arrangement of seats on the plane “ S7 Airlines" The chairs that are painted gray are already occupied, so we focus on white. We study the location of technical units and bathrooms, and select a suitable seat. For the changes to take effect, click “save and continue.” Now all you have to do is print out your boarding pass.

Selecting seats on the S7 plane on the airline’s official website

Note that the decision can be changed any number of times. The only nuance here is the collection of payment from the passenger, so approach such an event thoughtfully and seriously. Avoid the last rows and seats near utility blocks. There is less turbulence in the nose of the plane, but the tail is considered safer. You can read more about search principles.

Important nuances

Situations when the board interior diagram shows not the most successful options are a common occurrence. After all, the carrier independently books the best seats for passengers who check in. In such situations, it is appropriate for the traveler to find the most suitable chair and consolidate the changes. However, even here there remains the possibility of getting a better seat.

If you are unhappy with the choice of seat, it is appropriate to arrive at the airport at the beginning of check-in and ask the employee to change the seat

The first option here is to go to the airport and ask the check-in counter to reserve your preferred seat. As a rule, employees satisfy such requests without any problems. The second method is more risky, but experienced tourists also use this method. Here, after the announcement of boarding, it is enough to go into the cabin and wait until the passengers take their seats. If you see a suitable option, notify the flight attendant that you want to take an empty seat.

Airline employees respond loyally to such questions. True, the disadvantage of this method is the lack of guarantees of getting what you want. There are no empty seats on busy routes, and other passengers actively use a similar method.

Now a few words about reserving seats for first and business class passengers. In such situations, it is inappropriate for a traveler to worry about finding the best option - after all, the seats in these service salons are equally comfortable. Perhaps, choosing a place here becomes advisable only for personal reasons and preferences.

Finally, we will leave some useful recommendations that will help travelers find the right seat. To find out the exact passenger seat number, just look at your boarding pass or contact an airline representative by phone. Carefully study the layout of the specific aircraft on which you will be flying.. Remember, all airliner models are equipped with a different number of seats. Although a typical diagram of aircraft of a certain class will also help here.

When booking your seat, take into account possible inconveniences during the flight.

Avoid seats with limited reclining functions - the road turns into torture, and leaving the unit becomes very problematic. Estimate the approximate distance to the row in front to assess your personal chances for a comfortable flight. If you're traveling alone, avoid sitting in the middle of the block. In such situations, chairs near the aisles or windows are appropriate.

The air carrier offers favorable conditions for passengers with children. If a family reserves a separate seat for a child, in such situations free transportation of a car seat or bassinet is allowed. In addition, such clients are practically unlimited in choosing a seat in the cabin. The only exception here is Extra Space Seats.

We hope that we have clarified for readers the rules for reserving seats on airline flights " S7 Airlines" As you can see, such a service is available to all airline passengers and in most cases becomes a free bonus to the selected fare. However, do not forget that early booking of a passenger seat saves the tourist from having to resolve such important issues at the last moment. Take care of your personal comfort in advance to remember your trip in a pleasant way.

Traveling by air will be remembered in the best possible way if you choose a good seat in the cabin of the aircraft.
The conditions for selecting and booking seats on an airplane are determined by the air ticket fare.
Seats near the emergency exits are considered the best in economy cabins, so reserving them requires an additional fee
When taking a seat at the evacuation hatch, the passenger places things on the cabin luggage rack and does not leave bags in the aisle

S7 Airlines (Siberia and Globus) announced the cessation of providing child transportation services from June 15. From today it will be impossible to buy a ticket for a child on flights operating after this date. However, it’s too early to rejoice for haters of children screaming on an airplane and other childfree people: the restriction does not apply to all children.

We are talking about the service “Organization of transportation of an unaccompanied child under the supervision of the carrier,” that is, Unaccompanied minor, aka UMNR, aka UM, aka “umka”. The service made it possible to buy a ticket for a child, escort him to the airport, and then meet him at the airport of arrival. A great idea, for example, to send a little one to his grandmother in Krasnodar for the whole summer. A special employee picked up the child at the airport, went through all the pre-flight formalities with him and then put him on the plane, where the flight attendants took care of the younger generation.

The service was intended for children aged 5-12 years: very young ones must still fly with adults, but older ones are allowed to fly alone unaccompanied. Now, in order to send a child of the specified age somewhere, you will have to fork out for a round-trip ticket for an accompanying person, as well as for a notarized power of attorney for the right to take them abroad from both parents (if the parent is accompanying, then from one), if the flight is international.

There is an alternative: send your child on a flight with an airline that has such a service. Of the major Russian carriers, these are, for example, Aeroflot and. Its cost can vary from zero to the need to buy a ticket at a full adult fare; An additional fee may also apply: for example, with Aeroflot it is 40 euros per segment, and with Utair, a ticket for a child is issued in such a situation at a standard economy class fare without providing a child discount. Transportation must be pre-agreed by phone. At the departure airport, parents must contact the airline representative in advance to fill out the necessary documents. At a minimum, this is a statement, and for international transportation, it is additionally necessary to have a notarized consent from the parents to allow their child to be transported on an international airline flight unaccompanied. Moreover, if the flight is indirect, then the service may either not be provided, or it is necessary that there be only one transfer, and both segments in one direction would be operated by the same airline (i.e., a code share will not work, although Aeroflot has combination with “Russia” is allowed). Many airports even have special lounges for unaccompanied children. Often the service can be ordered for children 12-16 years old, but this is not necessary.

Lounge for unaccompanied children at Paris Orly airport

The reason for canceling the possibility of transporting unaccompanied children in S7 is commented very vaguely: “We canceled the service due to a change in crew work technology on flights. We guarantee the transportation of unaccompanied children on all tickets with a paid and confirmed service,” the airline’s press service said.