parental authorisation question

my mumand dad are taking my brothers little boy on holiday with us to Orlando.

Do they need a letter or something from him and his wife authorising them to take him?

EGG,
This might help. Taken from a US website.

International Travel With Minors (including Canada & Mexico)
Due to international concern over child abduction, many governments have initiated additional requirements at arrival and departure points when children under 18 years old are not traveling with both parents. Many countries require documentary evidence of the adults' relationship and permission of the parent(s) or legal guardian before they will allow the child to cross the border. Single parents, grandparents or guardians traveling with children often need proof of custody or notarized letters from the other parent authorizing travel. These requirements are in addition to passport or proof of citizenship requirements.

[honey lamb]

Single parents, grandparents or guardians traveling with children often need proof of custody or notarized letters from the other parent authorizing travel.

I'm a widow whose son was 4 when his dad died. Since then I have taken him to South Africa, America and Europe. The only "difficulty" I have had is in getting his passport in that I have had to swear an additional affidavit that I am the sole guardian.

A couple of years ago a friend took him to the Paris Air Show. I brought him to London and the friend took him on the LHR-CDG leg the following day. My friend is Chinese, my son is not! I provided them with a letter authorising the trip - even though it was a day trip - but no request was made of them

could you give me an idea of the wording you used ( in a pm if you like )[8D]

I know here in Russia that if my son is travelling with me without my wife I need a special notarised letter authorising travel.

Iain

I had to provide my inlaws with a letter giving them permission to take my daughter on holiday - not a requirement in Spain but the travelled through Faro airport where it is a requirement. The letter didn't have to be notarised though.

Was a requirement for Mexico but has been removed this year.

Regards

Pat

Virgin just replied to my enquiry, they say all I need is a letter
from my brother and sister in law giving consent and to enjoy my trip:D

My daughter went to Orlando on VS last year with my brother and his family. I thought they might get questioned about it, but nobody batted an eyelid. If your nephew's surname is the same as your parents, then they are even less likely to query it. However, I would follow the advice and carry a letter from the parents giving consent: it will give you a sense of security. In August, I had to carry syringes on board the aircraft and carried letters from consultants explaining the medical need, but nobody wanted to see the letters. Nevertheless, I felt better knowing that I had them just in case!

Hope you have a wonderful time

Edna