Re: First Time FlyersI think the only thing they do now is give out plastic wings. You can reach out in advance to SW, but definitely let the flight attendant know when you board the plane! Good luck!
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Accompanied children ages two through 11 may purchase the applicable Child Fare for the flight (does not apply to unaccompanied children ages five through 11). Please contact us via phone at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) to confirm if a child fare is available for a specific flight.
Up to two adults traveling with a child six years old or younger may board during Family Boarding, which occurs after the “A” group has boarded and before the “B” group begins boarding. There should be enough open seats to enable the child to sit next to at least one accompanying adult.
How much does a child ticket cost? The price of a child ticket will differ from airline to airline. Some airlines offer discounted prices for children, whereas others have a flat fare for adults and children. On average, discounted airline tickets for children are around 25—33% cheaper than adult tickets.
Not all airlines have brought back the once-common practice of handing out branded wing pins to kids and first-time flyers. Others, like Delta, are restoring the process. You might need to ask directly for a wing pin if you aren't offered one.
A birth certificate or another form of identification with a birthdate is required to provide proof that they are under 2 years old. If you need to add a lap child after you have made a booking, you can reach reservations at 702-505-8888.
Travel Companions Can Now Board With Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred Members. Anyone on the SAME RESERVATION (that means you'll have the same confirmation number) on Southwest Airlines as someone who holds elite status with Southwest (called A-List or A-List Preferred) can now board with the elite status member.
Southwest Airlines has long argued that its unassigned seating policy is popular with passengers and facilitates speedier boarding. That means planes spend less time at the gate and more time in the air generating Southwest money. Over the years, the airline has tinkered with the no-system boarding system.
Our Unaccompanied Minor program is only for children ages five through 11 years old. Children 12 and older are allowed to travel independently as Young Travelers. However, you should decide whether a Young Traveler is capable of and comfortable with doing all of the following independently: Navigating all airports.
Although children who have not reached their second birthday are permitted to travel as lap children, the FAA strongly discourages this practice and recommends that you secure your child in an approved CRS in their own seat for the entire flight.
Children up to 2 years old (24 months), are not required to have their own seat. You must, however, inform Southwest Airlines that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap. Only one lap child is allowed per adult.