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There are only 2 options to get out of unaccompanied minor fees:

1. Bring a parent or legal guardian with you

2. Wait around until your 18th birthday

Unaccompanied minors cannot just be left to themselves at the airport and they need someone to help them get to their destination safely. There's no way to get the fees comped.

JUNK THE USELESSAR GET UNITED united says optional see here....United: $99 The fee for unaccompanied minor service is $99 USD each way. Two or more children who are traveling together will be assessed a single fee in each direction. The service is mandatory for unaccompanied children 5 to 11 years old and optional for those 12 to 17 years old. Payment of the unaccompanied minor fee and completion of unaccompanied minor paperwork entitles the child to receive a complimentary la carte snack, snack box or fresh food item (when available) on United Economy flights within North America.

Now you have the COOLER ANSWER!! Key points 2 traveling over age 11!!!

US Airways: $100 US Airways adds a $100 service fee ($200 roundtrip) for all unaccompanied minors. Only 1 fee is required when 2 or more minors in the same family are traveling together. Same family is defined as brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, step-brother or step-sister. The first and second checked bag fees will be waived when a child is traveling as an unaccompanied minor with US Airways paid assistance. if YOURE STUCK WITH US AIR USE THE FRRE BAGGA OPTION.

You can't. Their rules state that 14 and under must pay the fee, and can only go on nonstop flights.