Ferries keep old underage travel rules, for now

Children pose during an Alaska Marine Highway trip in Southeast Alaska. New rules for children traveling alone remain on hold, officials say. (Photo courtesy AMHS)
The Alaska Marine Highway System is not changing its rules for children traveling solo anytime soon.
About a year ago, officials announced plans to require most children and teenagers to be accompanied by an adult. They said it was unsafe for those under 18 to be on their own on a moving ship.
Ferry users disagreed and protested