Can you board early with infant Southwest?
Can you board early with infant Southwest? If you are traveling with a child age six years old or younger: 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.
What is the baby policy on SouthWest?
If you choose to travel with your infant on your lap (at no additional charge), they don't need a boarding pass; however, you'll need a Boarding Verification Document (BVD) for the infant so they can board. BVDs can be printed at the airport on the day of travel at a kiosk or the ticket counter.
How do you get through security with a baby?
Remove infants and children from strollers and car seats and carry them in arms through the walk-through metal detector. Modified screening procedures are in place to reduce the likelihood of a pat-down.
Who is eligible for pre boarding on Southwest?
Preboarding is available for Customers with disabilities who need a specific seat to accommodate a disability, need assistance boarding the aircraft, or need to stow an assistive device.
Do unaccompanied minors get priority boarding?
The legal parent or guardian must stay at the airport until the flight has departed. We offer priority boarding to unaccompanied minors so they can board the aircraft first.
What questions does Southwest ask for preboard?
When a Customer requests to preboard, our Employees will ask 1) do you need assistance boarding the aircraft? and/or 2) do you have a specific seating need to accommodate your disability?
What is free when flying with a baby?
If you're traveling with a child of any age, you can bring the following on your flight for free in addition to your carry-on and personal items: Diaper bag. Breast pump, milk or formula. FAA-approved car seat.
Does a pillow count as a carry-on Southwest?
Re: Carry on pillow No since it will be held and will not go in storage overhead or under the seat in front of the passenger.
Does Southwest allow early boarding autism?
If you have paid for upgrades in the past for this reason, request refunds from Southwest and explain that you were attempting to preboard. You do not have to disclose the disability nor discuss it in any way. Simply self identify and you will be permitted to preboard.
Can you flush a diaper on a plane?
Diapers are pretty bulky, but even smaller items like sanitary pads should never be flushed in any toilet, regardless of whether it's in a plane or on the ground. A diaper will undoubtedly always clog the pipe. The only acceptable things to flush are toilet paper and human waste.
What age kids can preboard on Southwest?
It's technically limited to one adult traveling with a child six years old or younger, but some agents allow multiple family members to board together at that time. Preboarding is for passengers with a disability that have specific seating needs and/or need assistance in boarding the aircraft.
Does a diaper bag count as a carry on?
Diaper bags, soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices don't count toward your personal item or carry-on.
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Does stroller count as carry-on?
Strollers can be checked at the gate or with your regular checked baggage at the ticket counter. A stroller may be brought onboard without counting toward your carry-on limit. This is based on space availability; space guaranteed only with the purchase of a ticket for the infant).
Does checking in early get you a better seat on Southwest?
Customers who purchase an Anytime fare will automatically be checked in to their flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure—that's 12 hours before our traditional 24-hour check-in. You will receive an earlier boarding position, improved seat selection, and earlier access to overhead bins.