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Will my 16 year old be considered a "Child" still for any of the rail passes?

I'm trying to figure out what to expect budget-wise for travel into this region. I'm travelling alone with my 16 year old daughter and
I've read in a few places that the children's rate for either the Jungfrau travel pass or the Berner Oberland Regional pass may or may not include 16 years. I've read it both way in a few places. It would be so lovely to save a few dollars but I'm also not going to lie about her age. Anyone have any experience traveling with a 16 year old to the region?

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The travel fee is for a child up to their 16th birthday. So, a 16 year old would not qualify.

https://www.sbb.ch/en/leisure-holidays/inspiration/international-guests/swiss-halffare-card.html

https://www.sbb.ch/en/leisure-holidays/inspiration/international-guests/swiss-travel-pass.html

But, a person under 25 does receive a 30% discount on the Swiss Travel Pass—regular and flex.

https://www.sbb.ch/en/leisure-holidays/inspiration/international-guests/swiss-travel-pass.html

The Jungfrau Travel Pass is 30 CHF only for children 6-15.

https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/jungfrau-travel-pass/

Same for Berner Oberland Regional pass. No discount for 16 and over.

https://www.regionalpass-berneroberland.ch/en/faq/