British Airways is no longer allowing children under 12 to fly solo

British Airways is no longer offering its “unaccompanied minor” service meaning children under 12 can no longer fly solo on its services.

Previously BA would provide “flying nannies” for young children travelling alone.

Until this week, the firm would charge £90 for its Skyflyer Solo service on a European or domestic flight and £108 for a long-haul trip on top of the fare for the flight.

But due to dwindling demand and cost cutting, the service will now cease to exist.

A message to customers read: “The airline will continue to take bookings for 12 to 18-year-olds who wish to fly independently. However children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over.”

A spokeswoman saidt: “Despite the overall growth in our customers numbers over the past decade, demand for our unaccompanied minor service has declined by two-thirds, falling 21 per cent last year. We have concluded with regret that we can no longer offer this service.”