Originally Posted by
texashoser
In fact, just took a flight a few weeks ago from LAX: Had A17 with my nine-year old who had a C boarding pass. Boarded with my child in my position with no problem.
Sounds like you seem to think that enforcement of the policy doesn't really happen, based on your experience. That's valid from your viewpoint, but as I mentioned earlier, it
does happen. It happened to me, and I was A-List at the time.
You're breaking the rules. They may not make sense, but they're the rules.
You've been very lucky.