Children Traveling Alone When it is necessary for children to fly unaccompanied, here are a few tips you can take to ensure that the ride is not traumatic for the child, fellow passengers or the flight staff: * Visit the airport with the child beforehand to provide a sense of atmosphere and to point out the people who work there. * Dress children in comfortable clothes and pack a sweater in case he or she gets cold. * Pack a sandwich, bottled water, juice and other snacks in case the child does not like the flight meal. * Pack books, toys, games and other sources of entertainment. * Give the child a small amount of pocket money for emergencies and teach him or her how to use a pay phone. A prepaid calling card also works well. * Make sure the child understands that movement about the plane will be restricted. * Insturct the child to only ask uniformed airline representatives for help.