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The Summer Skies
Tips for Summer Travel from Southwest Airlines
Before you go hangin' 10, here are a few travel tips to help make your summer travel groovy from Southwest Airlines.
While maybe not as fun as chilling at the beach, if children are traveling alone, parents must arrive at the gate an hour before departure to check their child in. And parents should not leave until their child's plane has taken off.
Just kidding. But now that we have your attention, it's a good idea to pack your favorite meal before jumping on a Southwest flight. The carrier offers complimentary soft drinks, juices and light snacks on all flights; however, Southwest does not serve in-flight meals.
Or milk. Southwest does not keep milk onboard our aircraft, so check your supply before leaving for the airport. Also, when traveling with children, make sure to bring plenty of books, games and snacks to keep them entertained during the flight.
Nah, we don't really need to know this, but we do need to know who you are. It's necessary to carry photo identification and keep it handy at all times while traveling. Passengers under the age of 18 are not required to carry photo identification, but parents should have proof of age for children under the age of 2 traveling as a lap child.
You will enjoy a smoother travel experience if you get to the airport at least an hour ahead of your scheduled departure time. Check Southwest's Web site, southwest.com, for updated travel information and suggested airport arrival times during peak travel periods. Allow even more time to find a parking space.
