For Emirates Unaccompanied Minor service, delays and complex itineraries can affect fees and arrangements
If the child’s flight is delayed or there’s a long connection time usually over 4 hours when switching airlines or over 8 hours on Emirates flights the airline might charge extra fees or require special approval to keep providing the UM service
Long layovers mean extra care and supervision so sometimes an additional fee applies to cover this
If the itinerary involves multiple flights, especially with different airlines, Emirates may limit the service or require parents to arrange separate UM services for each leg which could increase total costs
In case of significant delays or cancellations, Emirates will try to accommodate the child safely but any extra charges or changes depend on the specific situation and fare rules