Flying with a lap child on a code shared flight

1. How do I book a flight with a lap child?
2. Does a lap child need a boarding pass?
3. Are airlines required to seat families together?
4. Can a lap child have a carry on?

How do I book a flight with a lap child?

Parents/guardians traveling domestically with a Lap Child may add the child to their reservation at a Southwest kiosk on the day of travel, by calling a Customer Representative at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) prior to travel, or by visiting the full-service ticket counter at the airport.

Does a lap child need a boarding pass?

Lap children

Any additional children are required to have tickets for their own seats. Children under 2 traveling internationally (including to Canada, Guam and Mexico) without a seat are required to have a purchased ticket and are subject to infant fares and taxes.

Are airlines required to seat families together?

While the airline is not obligated to seat you together unless you pay extra to reserve seats, the agent may be able to make an exception or note in the reservation that you are traveling with children, which could help you later.

Can a lap child have a carry on?

Luggage allowance for lap infants

Infants flying on paid tickets get the same baggage allowance as adults on paid tickets, but that's not the case when your under-2-year-old is flying for free on your lap. Children not occupying a paid seat are not given a checked baggage allowance on most U.S. domestic airlines.