Do car seats need to be checked in?
Do car seats need to be checked in? You may transport this item in carry-on or checked bags. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?'
Do I need to bring a car seat when traveling?
Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommend that all babies and young children travel in an FAA-approved car seat or airplane harness device. Both should be installed using the airplane's seatbelt, and car seats should be used without the base.
How much does it cost to gate check a car seat?
You can check one car seat and one stroller or folding wagon per child you're traveling with, for free. This can be done at the gate or ticket counter. Large or non-collapsible strollers, and non-folding wagons must be checked at the ticket counter.
How do you pack a car seat for checked baggage?
Once you've selected a car seat travel system, make sure the seat is very well padded. Additionally, take a photo of your car seat prior to your trip for proof of its condition if it does arrive damaged. Another great option is packing the car seat back in the original box with as much padding as possible!
Do taxis in Spain have child car seats?
If the taxi is traveling through non-urban areas such as a motorway, a car seat is required. Taxis and transfer companies do not have to supply car seats by law so we always recommend you check with your provider beforehand to see if they have one or not.
Is it better to check your car seat at the gate or to check it?
It's also really convenient to throw into any bag. If I don't have the option to take the car seat onboard, then I prefer to gate check my car seat because it touches the baggage handling process less and is more likely to be on my exact plane (rather than delayed).
Will flight attendants help with car seats?
A flight attendant can help you, for example, haul a car seat from the gate into the plane itself. He or she may also be able to assist you in locating the best seat or row for you and your family, provided that seating hasn't already been assigned.
How do I know if my car seat is airline approved?
If your seat has been approved for aircraft use, there will be a sticker (either on the back, bottom or side of the seat, depending on the size of the label) that says This restraint has been certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft in red lettering.
Can my 3 year old sit my lap airplane?
Although children who have not reached their second birthday are permitted to travel as lap children, the FAA strongly discourages this practice and recommends that you secure your child in an approved CRS in their own seat for the entire flight.