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Family boarding

mdeason11
Explorer C

Will my 10 year old be able to board during family boarding with myself and my 3 month old? I know it says 6 & under but im worried about him boarding alone.

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Re: Family boarding

DancingDavidE
Aviator A

There are a few options.

 

  1. You can ask the gate agent and see what they say. Maybe they say it's fine. I'd have a back-up plan...
  2. The policy says to get everyone checked in and you can all board with the highest check-in number. As long as you make sure your 10 year old checks in at the 24-hour mark they may not be too much later. Early-bird or an A1-15 upgrade (if offered) would guarantee everyone access at family boarding if it is worth the peace of mind.
  3. Don't ask and see how it goes. Same back-up plan in #2 would apply.
Home airport MDW, frequent visitor to MCO to see the mouse.

Re: Family boarding

mdeason11
Explorer C

Thanks. I went ahead and purchased him the Early Bird pass as a back up plan.

Re: Family boarding

DancingDavidE
Aviator A

You should approach the gate agent early then and ask to board all at family boarding and mention that you got EB for your older child.

 

If that's a no go, then tell them you'll board with the EB number together either moving the EB back, or all joining on the EB number.

 

Good luck!

 

David

 

Home airport MDW, frequent visitor to MCO to see the mouse.