17 year old unaccompanied

[shellygriffith]

My 17 year old is flying for the first time by herself for christmas.  Can I still get an escort pass to walk with her to the gate?

[DancingDavidE]

This is at the discretion of the TSA, but this sounds like a reasonable request. Here is some more information on what Southwest refers to as "young travelers" that describes the process:

https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/family/young-travelers.html

[bec102896]

Back 3 years a go I was able to get a gate pass to go get my sister who was 17 at the time from the gate with no problem so I believe you should be able to. 

-Blake 

[cpgdude]

I have never had a problem getting a gate pass for my child.  When you check in at the counter just ask the agent for a non flying gate pass.  You are only supposed to get one, but if you ask nicely you can get two(if both you and your spouse/sibling are with the child.