Southwest boarding with a disability and child

[metime]

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]

Yes, you and your daughter can board together.

 

[metime]

Whew, crisis averted! thank you!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

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

 

[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!!!!

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

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

Breathe in, breathe out. Excellent.

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]

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]

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]

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.