DD went with Qantas - 4 hours-ish to Perth and back - by herself, and the world did not implode. She was absolutely fine. Had a great time and there was a group of other kids (school holidays) also traveling alone. They had a dedicated staff member to look after them and she was just dandy.

She is flying again in November, she will be 6.

The "what ifs" scenarios still sit in the back of my Mother Brain, but really, the chances of the plane falling out of the sky? Minimal. And I refuse to life my life in fear, so Mother Brain is put in a box.

DD is a very competent flyer - she has traveled on aeroplanes sooo many times, with us, so I was not concerned as she loves flying in general anyway. I do think it depends on the child, though, so if you girl is scared or anything like that, then I would er on the side of her comfort.