The school holiday is here, and many families are planning to take a trip with Lux Express. So, here are some requirements that should be followed when you are going on a trip with children.
What should you definitely consider when traveling with children on domestic routes?
Traveling on Estonia domestic routes, minor (0-7 years included) must have an attendant. Minor who is at least 8 years old can travel without attendant/parents, in case child parents are aware of child location and child have the opportunity to contact with parents. The legal guardian is responsible for the minor child! On Estonia domestic routes the minor attendant can b his/her at least 10 years old family member or at least 18 years old attendant (not a family member).
For a minor who travels alone, the company recommends to take in written form parents contacts with him/her.
What should you definitely consider when traveling with children on international routes?
A person aged 0-11 (incl.) can travel abroad only with the accompanying person (parent, at least 18 years old attendant). Due to the countries of origin and destination, please be sure to familiarize yourself with the requirements of the border crossing with minors before the trip. The legal guardian is responsible for the minor child!
The attendant must have a minor child parent´s permission for travel. The format of the permission (letter/document prepared by a notary) depends on origin/destination country requirements. If only one parent is traveling and his/her surname is different from minor´s, it is advisable to include an extract from the population register (in English) or a copy of the birth certificate.
Unaccompanied can travel from the age of 12 years old. When traveling alone, the child must definitely have the consent of the parents to travel (together with the contact details of the parent(s)). For a minor child who travels alone, the company recommends to take in written form parents contacts with him/her.
The minor must have a valid travel Document valid travel ticket.
P.S. When planning a trip for a minor, please take into account the Child Protection Act, which states that minors under 16 years of age may not be present in public places unaccompanied at 23:00-06:00 (01.06-31.08 is valid from 24:00 to 05:00).