@KeishaLewis wrote: Do i have to travel with a car seat for my 2 year old? He was here on vacation before his 2nd birthday, but stayed loonger than originaly intended. now he is going home and i have bought his ticket, there is no way he is going to sit by himself. will the airline not accept him travelling with his aunt on her lap? need an urgent reply Lap child won't be an option. No, a car seat isn't required. You might choose to do so, and I actually recommend this alternative harness that is approved by the FAA which will be much easier - especially if you wouldn't otherwise be carrying the car seat onboard: https://www.southwestaircommunity.com/t5/Family-Travel/CARES-harnesses/m-p/75683 Above two years old the children will have a ticket, if you have a ticket you are required to sit in a seat during take-off and landing (that's FAA, not just Southwest), and it is recommended to be seat-belted at all times in case of unexpected turbulence. The FA may have varying attitude for him to sit on his aunt's lap during the flight (other than take-off and landing), that's up to you but you'll be reminded about the chance of unexpected turbulence. In that case at least you'll have a seat for him to provide more space.
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