Originally Posted by
captjns
Forget about loss of pass privileges. How's about traumatizing a young kid if he/she gets bumped off the flight? Or legal remifications if a custody issue is in effect? Pony up the $$$$ for a ticket, and personally put them on the jet.
Non-rev kiddos still get gate passes for their guardian. Granny or Uncle or whomever can escort them to the aircraft. I doubt little Johnny and Sally will be devastated by spending an extra night at the grandparents house if they don't make it. I did it all the time when I was 10 years old: Seattle, NYC, etc..