Do minors board first?


Do minors board first? Boarding and takeoff An adult must take the child to the departure gate and stay until the flight is airborne. When you get to the gate, tell the gate agent you have an unaccompanied minor traveling on the flight. We'll board your child early so they can meet the flight crew and learn about the plane's safety features.


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.


Do flight attendants take care of unaccompanied minors?

An unaccompanied minor, or U.M., is typically the first to board the aircraft. Escorted by a badged airline employee, the U.M. is turned over to the lead flight attendant, who then introduces the child to members of the cabin crew. Our job is to periodically monitor the U.M. and ensure all is well during the flight.


Should you board first or last with kids?

Board first, or last: If you're traveling alone with a small child who's mobile, boarding first is probably easier. But if you're with another adult, he or she can board first with the bags, and you can board last. This gives your child extra time to run around.


Can I bring milk on a plane for my toddler?

Can I take milk on a plane for my toddler? Travel with toddlers on planes, means you still need to think about food and drink for them. And yes, you can still bring milk or water on board for your toddler. It's usually advised to bring water in a sippy cup rather than a normal water bottle.


Is Group C good on Southwest?

C 1-60: This is the group you will most likely get if you don't check in right on time. While the C group isn't a guaranteed middle seat, the chances are pretty high that you won't be sitting in the ideal spot.