Do car seats need to be FAA approved?
Do car seats need to be FAA approved? The FAA strongly urges you to secure your child in an approved CRS or other approved device for the entirety of your flight. Buying a ticket for your child is the only way to guarantee that you will be able to use a CRS.
Are Joie car seats FAA approved?
Q: Can I use my car seat on an airplane? A: The Joie Juva, Gemm and i-Gemm infant carriers are certified for aircraft use. If you own one of these seats, then yes! Your car seat can tagalong to make travelling with baby simpler.
Will airlines check car seats?
Most airlines will allow you to check a car seat into the hold for free in addition to your baggage allowance. This applies to toddler car seats and booster seats as well as baby car seats. Check with your airline first to be sure of the rules.