Southwest Airlines Infant Policy- Fly with a baby on Southwest

Traveling is always tiring, but what makes it more like a task is when you travel with an infant child. The airlines also take the necessary measures for the well-being of the passenger and the children. Southwest airlines have a policy that explains the safety measures you need to take for traveling with an infant in Southwest airlines.

Most people ask, 'Can I add a lap child on Southwest.' The answer to this question is yes, provided if you are traveling with an infant, you should know how to use a Child Restraint System (CRS) to enhance child safety on the aircraft.

It is recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that the small children who weigh 40 pounds or less have to be secured in an appropriate CRS while traveling by air. And the procedure and information you need to take an infant child on a plane are as follows.

  • The southwest employee may ask you for the age verification of the children at any point of the journey, so you have to carry a copy of the original government-ID, such as a birth certificate or passport, children on your lap.
  • Also, there has to be a medical release for the children under 14 days of age to travel by air.

Preventive measures while traveling with an Infant on a domestic flight

  • The child comes under the age of 14 days to two years, doesn't occupy any seat, and can be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult.
  • As per the southwest infant policy, a boarding verification document is required.

Preventive measures while traveling with an Infant on an international flight

  • The child comes under the age of 14 days to two years, doesn't occupy any seat, and can be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult.
  • You must pay the taxes and fees that apply to the international portion of the infant's itinerary while traveling with an infant on the lap.
  • All the taxes and fees must be paid before traveling at Southwest Airlines.
  • All modes of payment are accepted for the infant's fees and taxes Southwest Airlines.

How do I book a flight with an infant on Southwest?

Parents can call southwest airlines' phone number 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) before their departure if they are traveling with an infant on their lap to know the infant policy or add the baby to a reservation.

Does the infant need a boarding pass?

If you travel with an infant on your lap, no boarding pass will be required for the infant. However, you need to obtain a Boarding Verification Document (BVD)for the infant, and the BVD allows the infant to board the flight under the care of an adult. The parents/guardian traveling with the children need to add the child to their reservation at a Southwest Kiosk on the day of departure of the plane before traveling by visiting the full-service ticket counter at the airport,

If you book a seat for the infant, in that case, the boarding pass will be required for the infant as well.

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