Don't just assume that she had paid for her ticket. My mother works for Southwest. Employees and their spouses/parents/dependent children can fly free (read: standby) as long as there is room on the plane. My mom has been asked to leave the plane several times after being in her seat ready to go because someone showed up late.
The kid's parents should have purchased two tickets, but they didn't. Too bad for the lady that got bumped. When you fly standby, you should always be prepared to get bumped.
Don't just assume that she had paid for her ticket. My mother works for Southwest. Employees and their spouses/parents/dependent children can fly free (read: standby) as long as there is room on the plane. My mom has been asked to leave the plane several times after being in her seat ready to go because someone showed up late.
The kid's parents should have purchased two tickets, but they didn't. Too bad for the lady that got bumped. When you fly standby, you should always be prepared to get bumped.