On a Ding fare, is there such a thing as a child rate?

[3princesses4us]

I just booked Ding rates from Tulsa to Orlando for our September trip to the World. It never asked me for my children's ages so I assumed with a Ding that they are the same rate we are ($99). On our confirmation sheet though, it lists us all as "adults". Is this bad? Should I call SW and straighten this out? I don't expect a better fare than this. I just don't want to have problems at the counter when they find out my 8, 5 and 2 year olds are not technically adults. Anyone else flown Ding rates with children?

 

[NotUrsula]

No, there isn't a child fare reduction on Dings. It does not matter that the kids are listed as adults. You still get to preboard with the little one unless family preboarding is suspended for your flight. (Even in that case you still will get to preboard if your youngest is flying in a carseat.)

I fly with kids really often, including MANY Ding! fares on SWA, and on domestic flights I never bother to inform the airline that the "adults" flying with me are kids. The only exception is in situations where I needed to use a carseat on a legacy carrier with assigned seating, because of the restrictions on where they may be placed.

 

[3princesses4us]

Thank you~ this is good to hear!