10-11-2020
11:46 AM
10-11-2020
11:46 AM
@DancingDavidE wrote: @Kh71 wrote: Hi, Thank you, but my children have not flown before (well, they have with me when they were little but can't remember), and are very anxious about the whole situation. My ex husband hasn't even talked to them about it, or me for that matter. He just decides things and informs others of his decision. So unfortunately I have no say in this... at this point I was almost hoping that his idea isn't doable or legal, because I know he doesn't care about the children's concerns, just his wants. But if they have to fly by themselves, I at least want them safe and comforted if something comes up. Have them familiarize themselves with the Houston layout and identify where the same flights on previous days tend to dock at which gates. HOU is a dense airport and very easy to navigate with only a few irregularities: A new international concourse was recently opened and getting to it would require a walk through a connector section of airport. Otherwise the Southwest gates are all on the main concourse. The gate numbering seems to imply that there were some expansion plans or a previous facility that was demolished, going from 20 to 51 out of order, and then 1-4 are in the new concourse. https://www.ifly.com/william-p-hobby-airport/HOU-Central-Concourse There's a huge connecting flight volume so the concourse can be very busy at peak hours. I haven't been through it this year though. I'd send the kids with food if you can, but there are good quick options there. This last suggestion may not be for everyone, but let’s say the RT flight from your location to HOU is cheap right now - book yourself to go to HOU, get them on their correct flight, and then go back to your origin as a day trip. Lunch at Pappadeaux for yourself.
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