Southwest with lap child

[msmama]

I assume since you talked to them you told them you have a lap baby. We've flown SW several times. I just call and then make a note that we have a lap baby.

You still CAN do the online check-in 24 hrs in advance. I've done it several times with no problem. You do have to go to the counter still (which you have to do anyway if you're checking luggage) and get a Boarding Verification Document for the baby (they attach it to yours but doesn't change the #).

While SW will look at the Birth Certificate (my guy has a passport which works, too) the main reason you need one is to get Baby through security (just like everyone else needs ID).

I personally always go for the seat right in front of the exit row. I don't know why. The seats don't recline there and I think if DS found the recline button it'd be a game the whole trip, lol. Up, down, up, down...

Good luck!

 

[VBAndrea]

I haven't read through the entire thread yet, so forgive me if someone has already said this. When I flew Southwest with my infant on all four flights I took with her I was able to get a seat for her b/c they had open seats. So at the time of check in ask if there are any seats open and if there are they let you take your car seat on and it's a free seat.

Sorry, doesn't answer your question, but just a tip I thought I would share.

 

[Hannathy]

While SW will look at the Birth Certificate (my guy has a passport which works, too) the main reason you need one is to get Baby through security (just like everyone else needs ID).

Good luck!

Actually South west does look at them and it isn't to get thru security because children don't need Id to fly.

southwest will not let you on without one if it is a lap child, you will pay for a ticket. They even demanded one for my 6 week old.