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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The last flight they announced any MINOR could do family boarding. I don’t think you’ll have any problem. Set an alarm to check in right at 24 hours in advance to be absolutely sure. [/quote]

Call me horrible, but I think it should be limited to small kids. The Southwest policy is [b]seven and under[/b]. I would not normally care, but I've had three flights recently where I paid for early check-in and wound up in the B group. I don't think it's fair that people who paid to board earlier should have to defer to those who did not pay and who don't fit the criteria for family boarding. [/quote]

I understand your point but to correct your reference - the policy is[b] 6 and under [/b](not 7).[b] I think Southwest is rightfully revisiting that policy to possibly increase it to 13 and younger [/b](which aligns with the recent DOT notice).  This might be another reason why FAs don't care.

https://simpleflying.com/southwest-airlines-changes-family-boarding/

https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/family-seating/June-2022-notice

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That's ridiculous.   Unless the child has severe disabilities there is no reason why a child above the age of 6 can not sit away from the parents for an hour.   Of course, exceptions can be made for anyone with severe disabilities.   
At 12 I was flying to other countries on my own without the "unaccompanied minor" status where flight attendants check in on you and escort you through the airport.[/quote] just because you did it at 13 doesn’t mean an 8 year old should be sitting between 2 strange adults while they can’t be seen by their parent. [/quote]

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