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Yes, they should, however, I've had at least 3 instances where we did not get sequential boarding numbers. ... View more

I'm aware of the A group additional purchase, but as a flying family, we cannot afford the additional costs like this, especially per person, which is why we fly SWA. There just has to be a better way, even being able to potentially link all People within your travel group so when it's check-in time, you get consecutive numbers, or even have all families wishing to partake in family boarding be required to board the back of the plane instead of scattered. ... View more

This only gives you a glimpse the if you change dates forces you to set a destination. ... View more

As a parent of 2 under the age of 12, there have been times when we have checked in and have completed different boarding numbers, and this adds to the stress of traveling with the thought of my child potentially having to sit in a random empty seat next to a stranger. I wish the family boarding went up to age 12, however, I have seen this severely abused in the 7 and under category with a whole family of parents, grandparents, teenagers, etc. of like 8+ people all boarding. There needs to be limits that are enforced, or there needs to be a way to ensure a family gets to sit together, especially with younger children.. ... View more