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    FAA Links for info on using car seats:
    September 2015 advisory -
http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_120-87C.pdf
Regulatory Requirements Regarding Accommodation of Child Restraint Systems http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos/media/2009/info09002.pdf


Earning mileage: Infants (who don't pay for a full ticket) are not eligible to earn miles.

Luggage: Some people report that their friend or parent flew and got lucky. However, it's best to check with the Airline (on their website or calling them), BEFORE packing your suitcases. Here are some helpful links, plus a summary of baggage allowed for lap infants.
Child paying 10% of fare can check a small suitecase up to 10kg/20lb. Child paying 50%+ of adult fare can check standard baggage allowance (one full size suitcase 23kg/50lb) both are +stroller and car seat. One carry on + booster or infant seat + pump and cooler
1 chacked bag at same rate as adults first bag + 1 stroller + 1 car seat. 1 carry-on diaper bag per child is allowed + pump + milk cooler + (stroller??)
1 stroller + 1 carseat. carry on: diaper bag, pump, carry one size stroller, carseat
1 checked bag up to 50lb/23kg. 1 stroller 1 carseat. 1 carry on up to 13lb/6kg or a carry on size stroller
  • BA
1 checked bag 50lbs/23kg + two of the following: stroller,car/booster seat,travel cot,babyack carrier. 1 extra carryon bag.
  • ElAL
1 checked bag 50lb/23kg. 1 stroller or car seat. NO carry on. (its not like their makpid these days any way  :))
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Proof: Some airlines require proof of age. Rather bring along some kind of proof, and not get stuck because of an gate agent or TSA guard that had a bad day.

Infants are cute.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #740 on: August 22, 2018, 12:45:22 AM »
What’s the real thing?
“gogo babyz travelmate” (or similar).

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #741 on: August 26, 2018, 04:42:02 PM »
My son actually is just over 2, but my question relates to little kids. I have one pnr with 3 family members, and a second for just my 2 year old. Can they give me any problems with that? Should I call up to "link" the 2 pnrs, or just check in like everything is normal? I had to fudge his birthday to buy a ticket for just him without an adult on the PNR...

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #742 on: October 21, 2018, 09:45:00 AM »
Would you rent car seat from car rental place?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #743 on: October 21, 2018, 10:32:40 AM »
I just rented from hertz in Phoenix. Car seat was wrapped in a plastic so I thought it was new.
It had stains across it. Food stuck in the buckle and it smelt bad. Got refunded for it at the end but was probably pretty unhygienic.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #744 on: October 21, 2018, 10:36:21 AM »
I just rented from hertz in Phoenix. Car seat was wrapped in a plastic so I thought it was new.
It had stains across it. Food stuck in the buckle and it smelt bad. Got refunded for it at the end but was probably pretty unhygienic.
Interesting . Going to ord for the day and just wondering if it's worth schleping one askin .Especially since we didn't buy my daughter a seat

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Flying with infant
« Reply #745 on: October 21, 2018, 10:36:58 AM »
Interesting . Going to ord for the day and just wondering if it's worth schleping one askin .Especially since we didn't buy my daughter a seat
Do you have a doona? Or if you are bringing a carriage can a car seat fit under it somehow?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #746 on: October 21, 2018, 10:40:45 AM »
Do you have a doona? Or if you are bringing a carriage can a car seat fit under it somehow?
We actually just switched out of the doona . Maybe if she's still within the weight limits wellw just use that

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #747 on: November 08, 2018, 09:14:19 PM »
Flying on AA to JFK-LHR, reservations said basinett is on first come first serve basis day of flight and cannot be reserved. But gate agent at airport wants us to pay for those cabin extra seats? Is that for real?

 Every other airlines I've flown with international gave basinett got free

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #748 on: November 08, 2018, 11:56:32 PM »
Flying on AA to JFK-LHR, reservations said basinett is on first come first serve basis day of flight and cannot be reserved. But gate agent at airport wants us to pay for those cabin extra seats? Is that for real?

 Every other airlines I've flown with international gave basinett got free

HUCA see what you get

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #749 on: November 09, 2018, 03:00:41 AM »
Flying on AA to JFK-LHR, reservations said basinett is on first come first serve basis day of flight and cannot be reserved. But gate agent at airport wants us to pay for those cabin extra seats? Is that for real?

 Every other airlines I've flown with international gave basinett got free
seem to recall similar AAwful experience. with many HUCAs no results. On the plus side, I think their unofficial policy is to block out seat next to people with infants, which depending on your chilld's age, can be better..

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #750 on: November 09, 2018, 11:20:11 AM »
Hi all , I recently bought this car seat thru the main site
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8RRMAW/?tag=cl03f-20&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Does anyone know have to reccomend a good  compatable carseat traveler for this car seat?
Or does anyone know if this would work ?
https://www.dansdeals.com/shopping-deals/amazon/go-go-babyz-travelmate-car-seat-travel-stroller-toddler-car-seats-60-21-shipped-amazon/

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #751 on: November 09, 2018, 02:14:14 PM »
Hi all , I recently bought this car seat thru the main site
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8RRMAW/?tag=cl03f-20&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Does anyone know have to reccomend a good  compatable carseat traveler for this car seat?
Or does anyone know if this would work ?
https://www.dansdeals.com/shopping-deals/amazon/go-go-babyz-travelmate-car-seat-travel-stroller-toddler-car-seats-60-21-shipped-amazon/

That will work.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #752 on: November 09, 2018, 02:18:11 PM »
That will work.
Thanks! Can you please post here the links to the MS where you posted about what you use in the airport ?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #753 on: November 09, 2018, 02:18:57 PM »
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #754 on: November 10, 2018, 07:37:56 PM »

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #755 on: November 12, 2018, 04:13:12 PM »
Flying from EWR to FLL on JetBlue with a 6 month old...I bought my daughter a ticket and we plan to use the Doona. Is there anything i need to know about taking a 6 month old on a flight? Do we need a Birth Cert?
I am reading about Foward/rear facing car seats...Is rear facing car seat better?
« Last Edit: November 12, 2018, 04:20:05 PM by jomaster28 »

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #756 on: November 13, 2018, 09:32:46 AM »
Flying from EWR to FLL on JetBlue with a 6 month old...I bought my daughter a ticket and we plan to use the Doona. Is there anything i need to know about taking a 6 month old on a flight? Do we need a Birth Cert?
I am reading about Foward/rear facing car seats...Is rear facing car seat better?
It's recommended that you give the child a bottle or pacifier during take off and landing to help with the pressure changes.
It is not unwise to take a BC but IME no one asks for it.
Generally accepted wisdom is that rear facing car seats are safer, keep in mind that some planes are so tight in Y that it can be difficult to have it rear facing

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #757 on: November 15, 2018, 07:24:19 PM »
Best Stroller for Travel Is on Sale

GBPockit Compact Stroller $129


https://thepointsguy.com/news/best-stroller-for-travel-on-sale-amazon/

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #758 on: November 15, 2018, 10:25:39 PM »
Best Stroller for Travel Is on Sale

GBPockit Compact Stroller $129


https://thepointsguy.com/news/best-stroller-for-travel-on-sale-amazon/


We have the version for a car seat and it's very flimsy

This one is the best IMO,  as it folds with 1 push into almost a carry on size and has a Pull handle, and can even hold an infant car seat with a separate strap no adapters needed

https://smile.amazon.com/Babyroues-Stroller-Airplane-Extendable-Lightweight/dp/B0792PWQK2

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #759 on: December 29, 2018, 04:39:02 PM »
Anyone know if IB/BA/AA have bassinets in international business class?