01-22-2024
09:55 AM
01-22-2024
09:55 AM
@TamSwin wrote:
I’m planning to travel next month on a same day trip to pick up my 10 month old grandbaby and bring him home with me. I would like for his mom to be able to meet my incoming flight at the gate and sit with us until I board the flight home with him.
How can I get her through security for this?
Also, do I need to book my flight legs as separate one way trips on the app since I will have a lap child only on the return flight?
Hello-
I would have the mother arrive earlier to the airport than normal; I would have her go the Southwest Ticket Counter and request the Gate Pass (a.k.a. Non-Passenger Escort Pass) from there. She should allow at least 30 additional minutes to get the gate pass in case of a line at the counter. She will need her valid ID and a copy of your itinerary.
Regarding booking, I would book two one ways as the price will be the same. For the "return" one way, indicate that you will be traveling with a lap child. The required Boarding Verification Document for the Lap Child can be printed at the airport on the day of travel at a kiosk or the ticket counter.
Details: https://www.southwest.com/help/flying-with-children/lap-child-policy
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