I'll be flying by myself w/ my 2 boys ages 5 & 9 and really don't want to wait to get to the airport to check in and get the last boarding group.
Is there a way to check in online while on board the Wonder?
Thanks & Happy planning!
Are you saying that I can board after the "A" group even though my kids are 6 years old? If so, I love SW even more!
So since my kids will be 1, 6 and 10 we can all board after A?I work for Southwest. Families with childen under 5 board between A- and B- group boarding. Families with children 5 or older board with whatever group they get. You can have family or friends check you in anywhere and have your boarding pass reprinted at the airport.
So since my kids will be 1, 6 and 10 we can all board after A?
Bummer...I have two 6 year olds and am flying tomorrow. For the first time ever I'm in the "B" group (#36-39) and am worried that we won't be able to sit together. I wonder if I have them make sad-puppy-dog eyes for the gate agents if they'll let us board after the "A" group. If not we'll survive...I do LUV Southwest!
Forgot to ask..how are the seats? 3 and 3?
Thanks, i forgot as we haven't flown on them since '06!As far as I know they are all 3 and 3. Except for the exit row, which has 2, which you can't sit in with kids anyway.
I fly SWA all the time and you may or may not be aware of their family boarding policy:
Families with children that do not qualify for pre-boarding (ages 4 and under) or who do NOT have "A" boarding passes, can now board after the "A" group has boarded. In other words, between the "A" and "B" group. No special pass is needed, just line up in the "Pre board" area after the pre-boarders have gone - the gate agent will then allow you to board after the "A"'s.
I think that's really nice as SWA understands that sometime families with older kids (but not THAT old) do not want to get split up.
So enjoy your last day on board and do not stress if you cannot get your online check in done at exactly 24 hours prior.
Effective October 2 in all Southwest cities, an adult traveling with a child four years old or younger will board between the “A” and “B” boarding groups. If you have an “A” boarding pass, please feel free to board with that boarding group. With an all-jet fleet outfitted with comfortable, leather seats, our families with small children are easily accommodated together.
I work for Southwest. Families with childen under 5 board between A- and B- group boarding. Families with children 5 or older board with whatever group they get. You can have family or friends check you in anywhere and have your boarding pass reprinted at the airport.
Bummer...I have two 6 year olds and am flying tomorrow. For the first time ever I'm in the "B" group (#36-39) and am worried that we won't be able to sit together. I wonder if I have them make sad-puppy-dog eyes for the gate agents if they'll let us board after the "A" group. If not we'll survive...I do LUV Southwest!
I must be looking at some really nice gate agents then. Not kidding - I observe this flying between St. Louis and San Antonio via Dallas and Houston a couple of time a month.