Traveling with Children

Fares And Discounts For Children

The following rules form the basis for determining children’s fares. The carriers reserve the right to refuse to transport children from their origin when the supervision of such children is inadequate, based on the judgment of the supervisory personnel of the origin carrier.

1. Under 2 Years of Age: One (1) child who has not reached their second (2nd) birthday can travel for free when accompanied by a passenger who is at least seventeen (17) years of age, provided the child does not occupy their own seat (the child can sit on the accompanying passenger’s lap). For children under 2 years of age who will need to occupy a seat to the exclusion of another passenger, please see the restrictions for “Ages 2-16.”
2. Ages 2-11: Children ages 2-11 are eligible for a half-priced ticket, receiving fifty percent (50%) off the full adult fare when traveling with a passenger aged seventeen (17) years or older. The adult passenger must be paying the full adult fare and traveling on the same itinerary (both outbound and return). Limit of two (2) children’s fare tickets per one (1) adult fare ticket. Additional children aged 2-16 in the travel party may be subject to paying the full adult fare.
3. Ages 12 and Older: Children aged 12 and older are considered adults and must pay the full adult fare. They are allowed to travel unaccompanied, but certain restrictions apply, including the completion of the Unaccompanied Child Form, and they must comply with the guidelines regarding the transportation of Unaccompanied Children as outlined in the Policy Affecting Unaccompanied Children.

Unaccompanied Children

Any passenger under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a passenger at least 17 years of age or older at all times. Passengers between the ages of 12 and 16 years of age inclusive, may travel unaccompanied at full adult fare if the following conditions are met in their entirety: If any of the above conditions are not met, then the passenger must be accompanied by a passenger at least 17 years of age or older to travel.

1. The passenger’s trip will begin and end on the same schedule (no transfers).
2. The passenger’s trip will be no longer than five (5) hours in duration.
3. The passenger’s trip (origin to destination) must take place during daylight hours only.
4. Both the origin and destination stations are full-service agencies or company-operated facilities.
5. The destination station will be open at the time the passenger is scheduled to arrive.
6. The parent, Guardian, or Legal Custodian of the child must complete and sign the Unaccompanied Child Form authorizing the child to make the trip and return this to the Customer Service Supervisor on duty. This form specifically names the person authorizing the trip and the person meeting the child at the destination station and the telephone number(s) at which this person may be contacted. It also provides an emergency contact name and telephone number in the event it is needed.
7. In order for the child to be released at the destination, the person named on the Unaccompanied Child Form as the one meeting the child must have positive picture identification, such as a driver’s license or state-issued identification card, and provide such to the agent at the destination station. Without such identification, the child will be released into the custody of Child Protective Services or local law enforcement officials in the destination city.

If any of the above conditions are not met, then the passenger must be accompanied by a passenger at least 17 years of age or older to travel. Tickets for unaccompanied children are not sold online. To request the unaccompanied child form please contact Land to Air Express customer service.

Child Safety Seats

Customers are welcome to use child safety seats for bus travel with children on Land to Air Express buses. Parents traveling with children who do not require a ticket may travel with the child in the adjoining seat at no cost unless seating capacity becomes an issue. At that point, the driver will ask the customer to hold the child and check the car seat underneath the coach to make room for ticketed passengers. To guarantee use of the adjoining seat the space must be purchased at the discounted child fare. You should ensure that your child’s seat has been approved for use in a motor vehicle and is used per the manufacturer’s instructions.

It is your responsibility to secure the child seat to the bus seat with strapping or webbing that is approved by the child seat manufacturer. You are responsible for providing the strapping or the webbing when traveling with kids on Land to Air Express. You should also secure your child in the child seat with a manufacturer-approved lap and/or shoulder belt/harness. Land to Air Express does not provide lap and/or shoulder belts/harnesses.