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Traveling with Children

DTW makes family travel easier with dedicated amenities, services, and support designed for families with children of all ages.

Travel Essentials Family Amenities Unaccompanied Minors Before Your Trip

Travel Essentials

Everything you need to know before arriving at DTW with children, from ID requirements and packing tips to TSA guidelines and helpful travel advice for a smoother journey.

Family Amenities

DTW offers comprehensive facilities designed specifically for families with children

Family Restrooms

Spacious, fully-equipped restrooms designed for families throughout both terminals.

  • Baby changing tables and diaper dispensers
  • Bench seating for family comfort
  • Wheelchair accessible design
  • Pre-security: Ground level, Mezzanine level
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Nursing Rooms

Private, comfortable spaces for nursing mothers with all necessary amenities.

  • To access a nursing room, call the number posted outside the door to get a one-time access code. Rooms are available 24/7 in both terminals and include seating, a sink, and outlets.
  • Pre-security: Ground level, Mezzanine level
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DTW Dogs Pet Therapy

Certified therapy dogs help reduce travel stress for children and families.

  • Friendly, trained therapy dogs throughout terminals
  • Perfect for calming nervous young travelers
  • Available at various times throughout the day
  • Ask Airport Ambassadors for current locations
Pet Therapy Program

Unaccompanied Minors

Special services and support for children traveling alone through DTW

Learn more about Unaccompanied Minors

Airline Policies

Each airline has specific requirements for unaccompanied minor services.

  • Age requirements vary by airline (typically 5-17)
  • Special fees and documentation required
  • Advance booking mandatory for service
    Check directly with your airline for details

Drop-off & Pick-up

Guidelines for safely dropping off and collecting unaccompanied minors.

  • Adult must remain until flight departs
  • Valid ID required for all parties
  • Pick-up person must match airline records
  • Arrival notifications sent to designated contacts

Airline Policies

Comprehensive care and monitoring throughout the travel experience.

  • Dedicated airline staff supervision
  • Priority boarding and deplaning
  • Meals and entertainment provided
  • 24/7 communication with families

Ready for Your Family Adventure?

Plan your trip with confidence knowing DTW has everything your family needs for comfortable, stress-free travel.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is Michigan’s busiest airport, connecting over 30 million passengers annually through world-class terminals and global flight routes.