Senior Fares apply only to those in the traveling party who are age
65 or over
. Southwest Airlines has other discounted fares for those not meeting the above age requirements. Some restrictions and seating limitations may apply.
Did Southwest eliminate senior fares?
Notice:
As of December 11, 2019, Senior fares are no longer available for purchase
. Our Customers mean everything to us. We're committed to providing friendly, reliable service and low fares with heart. You'll still get all that with our other fare features.
What age is a senior to fly?
Usually the age range can vary depending on the airline. Travelers
55 to 65 years old
may qualify for a senior discount. You may find that senior fares are not cheaper than the already low fares out there.
Who can fly free on Southwest?
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Although a boarding pass is not required for the infant, you will need a Boarding Verification Document.
Can my wife board with me on Southwest?
If you are A List with a fellow traveler on the same reservation/booking as you, they will get a boarding position with you and can board with you
. It is automatic.
Where are the bathrooms on Southwest planes?
There is also a better chance that the seat next to you will be left open — on a flight that is not full. With that being said, on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, there are
two bathrooms in the back of the plane and just one bathroom in the front
.
Can a 17 year old fly alone on Southwest?
Southwest considers children ages 12 through 17 traveling alone to be Young Travelers, not Unaccompanied Minors
. Accordingly, Southwest's Unaccompanied Minor procedures do not apply to ages 12 through 17.
Can I check a wheelchair on Southwest?
You can gate check your personal chair to your connecting location OR you can gate check out to your final destination and request assistance at your connecting location
. Since it takes substantial time to bring your personal chair up, I'd recommend the latter if your layover is less than any hour.
Can you take a walker on Southwest Airlines?
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Yes, you can bring your walker and your carryon luggage with you on the plane
. When you make your reservation, make sure to specify that you require wheelchair assistance.
Which airlines give discount to senior citizen?
In a major concession to senior travellers, several airlines such as
Air India, Indigo and Spicejet
are offering massive discounts on the air tickets. The exclusive benefits are applicable to those aged 60 and above.
Do airlines give discounts?
Air tickets are often available at fairly low prices six months or longer before the departure date, but
airlines don't offer significant discounts until they're actively trying to fill the flight
.
Can an elderly person fly?
Altitude increases the need of the myocardium for oxygen, but evidence exists that patients without active cardiac disease can safely handle altitudes of up to 11,000 ft. Since commercial flights are pressurized to 6000 – 8000 ft,
older adults with stable cardiovascular disease should be able to fly without risk
.
Do car seats and strollers fly free on Southwest?
Customers traveling with children will be allowed to check one stroller and one Child Restraint System (CRS) or car seat per child without charge
. This is in addition to the regular free baggage allowance.
Do strollers fly free on Southwest?
One stroller and one car seat are able to be checked,
free of charge, per infant
.
Do you have to wear a mask when you fly?
You must wear a face mask / covering in the airport and on board your flight
. Some countries require this to be a surgical face mask (for exemptions, see Ryanair's GTCC).
Do Southwest companions have to check-in?
Your companion must check in separately
Since Southwest doesn't have seat assignments, you board based on the boarding number shown on your boarding pass. Southwest will allow you to start checking in for your flight 24 hours in advance and the earlier you check in, the better the boarding number you'll have.
What does it mean to be an A lister on Southwest Airlines?
As an A-List Member, you will enjoy Fly By® priority check-in and security access lanes (where available), a dedicated A-List phone line, reserved check-in, a 25% earning bonus on all qualifying Southwest flights, and same-day standby benefits free of airline charges.
Do Southwest A list have to check-in?
A List puts you in the que to automatically reserve your boarding position 36 hours prior to flight time.
You still have to “check in” to get your boarding pass
.
What are best seats on Southwest?
What rows have the most legroom on Southwest Airlines? If legroom is what you're after, you'll want to look for
a seat in the first row (the bulkhead) of the aircraft or the exit row
. If you're flying on a Boeing 737-700, the absolute most legroom is in seat 12A which is missing the seat in front of it.
Is Southwest Airlines blocking middle seats?
American Airlines never changed its boarding procedures. The boarding changes follow most airlines' moves to stop blocking middle seats, a policy that was popular early in the pandemic.
Southwest stopped blocking middle seats on Dec. 1
.
What is the largest plane Southwest flies?
On April 26, 2018, Southwest exercised a further 40 options on the
Boeing 737 MAX 8
, converting them to firm orders. This establishes the airline as the largest 737 MAX customer with 280 total orders for the MAX 8 variant, and 310 aircraft total for the 737 MAX family.
Does a 17 year old need an ID to fly Southwest?
Will minors need an ID to fly domestically?
Neither Southwest Airlines nor the TSA require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling within the United States
.
What does a 17 year old need to fly Southwest?
Parents and guardians picking up an Unaccompanied Minor should be at the gate 45 minutes prior to scheduled arrival and present a
valid government-issued photo ID
to the designated Southwest Representative in order to facilitate the transfer of the Unaccompanied Minor between the designated parties.
Do I need a birth certificate for my child to fly Southwest?
Age verification for Infant/Child fares will require a copy or original of any government-issued ID, such as a birth certificate or passport, for their Infant/Child
. At that time, the date of birth in your Rapid Rewards® or Southwest account will be updated to indicate that age has been verified.
Does Southwest board Handicapped first?
Re: Disabled seating
Southwest allows passengers with disabilities to preboard, meaning you board the plane before everyone else
. You'll definitely be able to sit next to each other so there's no need to worry about it.
Can you fly with oxygen on Southwest?
Southwest is not equipped to transport or provide medical oxygen
or other hazardous materials and/or contained gas as a carryon, as cargo, or as checked baggage.
Can you take a knee scooter on Southwest airlines?
The Air Carrier Access Act establishes a right for passengers to take their personal wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and walkers to the airport gate and the aircraft boarding door
. This right to gate-check mobility equipment covers all devices, including electric wheelchairs.
