i asked this exact question at the checkin counter and the lady told me that they actually hold a # of seats for this exact reason. They wont put a kid who isnt old enough to sit alone by themself.
even with that said..i think the small fee is worth the peace of mind to assure your family will be together..after all..it is a family vacation
I've read many different accounts where this hasn't happened. Children have been seperated from their parents, flight attendants will not make people who have paid for their seats move to accomodate those who did not pay for advance seating.
Emily
However, since the plans were just announced and could take a year or eighteen months to complete, and since the OP was able to purchase tickets already, whatever Southwest does won't affect her specific AirTran (not ATA) flightMy 2 cents worth: If everyone refused to pay the fee then the problem would be solved...
However this is moot since the SW news release they indicate the seat fee (along with pre selection) would likely disappear once the dust settles.
I booked 6 tickets for AirTrans in December but didnt pay the extra charge to pick seats. I have 3 children and 3 adults traveling. Does anyone know what ATA does in this type of case?
I booked 6 tickets for AirTrans in December but didnt pay the extra charge to pick seats. I have 3 children and 3 adults traveling. Does anyone know what ATA does in this type of case?