Southwest boarding with a disability and child - The DIS Discussion Forums

metime · 08-20-2009, 06:15 PM

My daughter is 9 and I have a disability. Will southwest let us board together?

I don't know that I can safely board with other people given my mobility issues and the size of the plane and I am not leaving my 9 year old alone in an airport while I board.

Will they let me baord wiht my daughter when they allow people with disabilites to board?

DebbieB · 08-20-2009, 06:17 PM

Yes, you and your daughter can board together.

metime · 08-20-2009, 07:09 PM

Whew, crisis averted! thank you!

Shelly F - Ohio · 08-20-2009, 07:40 PM

With a disability, you and your daughter should be able to board first. And if you need help just ask

pooch · 08-21-2009, 11:07 AM

SWA would want an unescorted minor to stand all by herself to board??? I don't understand why SWA has this reputation.

I have always found them to be beyond helpful during the boarding process. Honestly, they don't want your child to be alone any more than you do!!!!

ExPirateShopGirl · 08-21-2009, 06:31 PM

She just asked a question... and, frankly, gate agents are not scanning the crowds for minors, accompanied or otherwise.

Breathe in, breathe out. Excellent.

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Originally Posted by pooch

SWA would want an unescorted minor to stand all by herself to board??? I don't understand why SWA has this reputation.

I have always found them to be beyond helpful during the boarding process. Honestly, they don't want your child to be alone any more than you do!!!!

scammermom · 08-21-2009, 06:37 PM

When you make your ticket, you can put on the reservation that assistance will be needed. They are very helpful. No worries! Have a fun time with your daughter!

DVC Grammy · 08-21-2009, 09:08 PM

Once you get to the gate area, go to any SW person you see at a gate counter, and ask for a "pre-boarding pass". You will need this blue pass to hand to the attendant at the time of boarding.

KJSJpipe · 08-22-2009, 03:16 PM

Any one with a blue sleeve (pre board) is allowed one person to accompany them. When we went last year GFIL boarded with a blue sleeve and FIL was able to go on with him.

08-20-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
metime Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 262	Southwest boarding with a disability and child My daughter is 9 and I have a disability. Will southwest let us board together? I don't know that I can safely board with other people given my mobility issues and the size of the plane and I am not leaving my 9 year old alone in an airport while I board. Will they let me baord wiht my daughter when they allow people with disabilites to board?

08-20-2009, 06:17 PM	#2
DebbieB DVC Member BWV 99 You have to compare apples to apples Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: PA Posts: 28,860	Yes, you and your daughter can board together. __________________

08-20-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
Shelly F - Ohio DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Home of the Cleveland Indians Posts: 1,583	With a disability, you and your daughter should be able to board first. And if you need help just ask __________________ CBR - 2004 Joined DVC 2004 DCL 4 night- 2005 SSR - Feb 2005, Feb 06, Oct 08, Feb 09 CSR 7 nights-2007 AKV Sept 2008 VWL Feb 2009 OKW Sept 2009 VWL Jan/Feb 2010 Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas-Please stand clear of the doors.

08-21-2009, 11:07 AM	#5
pooch I feel so special now!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: enfield, ct Posts: 2,018	did you really think SWA would want an unescorted minor to stand all by herself to board??? I don't understand why SWA has this reputation. I have always found them to be beyond helpful during the boarding process. Honestly, they don't want your child to be alone any more than you do!!!! __________________ POOCH 4/84 Off Site, 10/89 CBR, 9/99 DL, 8/06 WL, 9/07 Pop, 9/08 POFQ, 9/09 Pop, 9/10 Pop IN MEMORY OF MY BELOVED MONORAIL SIGGIE- ALAS, POOR YORICK, YOU EXCEEDED BOARD LIMITS REST IN PEACE

08-21-2009, 09:08 PM	#8
DVC Grammy DVC AKV Concierge = DVC Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,856	Once you get to the gate area, go to any SW person you see at a gate counter, and ask for a "pre-boarding pass". You will need this blue pass to hand to the attendant at the time of boarding. __________________

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08-20-2009, 07:09 PM	#3
metime Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 262	Whew, crisis averted! thank you!

08-21-2009, 06:37 PM	#7
scammermom DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MD Posts: 757	When you make your ticket, you can put on the reservation that assistance will be needed. They are very helpful. No worries! Have a fun time with your daughter!

08-22-2009, 03:16 PM	#9
KJSJpipe Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Havertown, Pa Posts: 129	Any one with a blue sleeve (pre board) is allowed one person to accompany them. When we went last year GFIL boarded with a blue sleeve and FIL was able to go on with him. __________________ Me, DH, DD & DS

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