Whether this is your 50th flight or your first, traveling with little ones adds a new dimension to your flying experience. If you need more information or want inspiration from fellow traveling families, leave a comment on this page, and the Southwest Airlines Community will help you find an answer.
You can check your car seat or stroller at the gate with the help of the gate attendant. If you bought a ticket so you could use your car seat on the flight, check to see that your car seat is airline-approved. Before you board, take your kids to use the restroom, feed them a snack or a meal, and stay close to the gate, but walk around with little ones to stretch their legs before the flight.
As boarding time approaches, gather your items, get your boarding passes out, and wait for the Family Boarding announcement which will be right after Group A and right before Group B.
A flight attendant will help you find seats for you and your family. Other guidance that might be helpful for unaccompanied minors : remind them that all Southwest Airlines employees are there to help, so ask for assistance when they need it.
Prepare them for the possibility of turbulence, including tools and strategies that will help keep them calm and distracted.
