11-11-2020
06:51 PM
Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions - I hadn't considered those. I'd even be willing to show a negative test for the child within a day or two before the flight if that would be accepted. Some airlines are doing that now - Alaska I think on certain routes. It would be appreciated if there was more empathy by passengers and crew on this issue. This virus and strict policies have turned us against one another which is very sad to see.
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11-11-2020
06:47 PM
I don't disagree that masks are important and I think you're missing my point. As I initially stated, we are compliant in our state. Quickly stopping at a grocery store for a couple of items with a masked child is do able. Masking the child when appropriate and required by our governor's guidelines, generally, isn't a problem. Traveling across the country on long flights is stressful for adult and children alike. The SW policy to kick parents and non-compliant two year olds off the plane is misguided and simply cruel. As parents, we are trying to do the right thing for our children while adhering to flight rules. A little more understanding of that by the airline and its passengers could go a long way.
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SWA, Please relax your mask restriction for children under 5. I understand that you have published rules. I understand the rules. From a parent's perspective, we are doing the best we can to comply with official airline policy. Air travel is difficult for young children. Many of us are compliant with mask policies in our own states on a day to day basis but 9+ hours on a flight with a mask for a child without a break except when eating or drinking is difficult. There will be more families traveling during the holidays. Please consider revisiting this policy or at least enforcement of the policy on flights.
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