Originally Posted by Billy Mumphrey

Flew RSW-BWI yesterday and I forgot to check in the day before. Usually at exactly 24 hours prior I can in the A55-60 or B1-15 range, so there isn't typically much advantage over family boarding. Yesterday, arriving about 45 minutes before the flight, the kiosk gave our family of four: A21, A22, A34, and A43. I was surprised and the agent said they were likely recycled numbers from cancellations. Only issue was our 2 year old was A43, so the agent made us wait until A43 to board.

We were happy with our seats so I'm not complaining, but curious if it's common to use non-consecutive boarding positions (especially with children)?