Kid's ex wives and travelling

[eastern wiseguy]

A mate of mine wants to bring his girlfriend and her two kids to the UK from the U S for a little break.Mum...sorry MOM and the kids have no intention of remaining here and will return.All have their own passports and here is the problem ...my mate thinks he has heard that airlines will deny boarding to kids and Mum if they don't have written permission from the kids' dad..can any prooner (in the airline side of things or legal side of things )confirm or deny this?.The kids' dad is a bit of a scumbag having walked out and left no forwarding address.Any info deeply appreciated.:ok:

[Rollingthunder]

"What you need to know about One Parent Traveling with Children.


The US Immigration & Naturalization Service has begun cracking down on single adults departing the United States with children
The US Immigration & Naturalization Service has begun cracking down on single adults departing the United States with children, at the request of international border officials trying to halt the transport of runaways and children involved in child-custody disputes.

A consular officer at the U.S. Department of State's Office of Children's Issues verified the facts required by most countries from a 'permission to travel' letter, and reiterated that a parent's notarized signature and identification for the child (birth certificate or passport) were both essential.

A spokesperson at American Airlines said that the INS had only recently begun enforcing this rule through the airlines. Although travel agents have been charged with notifying clients that airlines will require this letter at the airport -- before issuing boarding passes -- it can slip between the cracks. Adults traveling with children should be aware of this regulation, and arrive prepared. Call the nearest embassy of the country you will be visiting for up-to- date requirements. Divorced parents should be sure to carry notarized custody papers, as well as identification for themselves and the child."



Suggest your friend contact the US Dept of State and the British Consulate and the airline being travelled on.

[chippy63]

Could they travel as unaccompanied minors?

[eastern wiseguy]

Rollingthunder ....thank you for that I have passed the info on

Chippy...fraid not they come all together or not at all