Originally Posted by
LaserSailor
Op is trying to a do a familiarization run before travel, not accompany son to gate.
It's generally not possibleto get a gate pass without at least one ticketed pax. I'm guessing You can't ticket yourself and get a gate pass for your son but if the airport isn't too far away it might be doable. Just explain the situation to the TA.
Try to pick a time when no flights are going out and it isn't busy.
Exactly - So buy N (N=number of family members) full_y tix and do the practice, and then refund them. Much easier than dealing with special airport programs.
Operate within the system - It's easier
TFD