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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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See this thread regarding the Carseat Restrictions On Planes, particularly for business class.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #800 on: February 27, 2019, 09:16:10 PM »
I saw that reply wasn't sure if baby jars are the same as water bottles...
I never brought glass, but I can tell you, I flew 35 flights or so with my kid before he was 2. I never once had an issue with bottles, water in any container, baby food etc
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #801 on: February 28, 2019, 10:49:51 AM »
I once brought a chocolate leben for LO at around age 2.  Just required a bit more testing on ME, maybe a swab of the leben.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #802 on: February 28, 2019, 03:05:25 PM »
Tsa pre was a breeze with kids they didn't open anything or even check they just check the water bottles.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #803 on: February 28, 2019, 03:44:52 PM »
I once brought a chocolate leben for LO at around age 2.  Just required a bit more testing on ME, maybe a swab of the leben.
i've had them give me problem with the 'larger' leben cup

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #804 on: February 28, 2019, 06:01:26 PM »
i've had them give me problem with the 'larger' leben cup
Yes, I was talking about the 6 oz cup, before the days of the squeeze pouch.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #805 on: February 28, 2019, 08:01:45 PM »
Yes, I was talking about the 6 oz cup, before the days of the squeeze pouch.
likewise. I had better luck with the pouches

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #806 on: February 28, 2019, 11:54:22 PM »
Never had issues, even with one kid and water+juice+Powerade etc. Just extra screening

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #807 on: March 26, 2019, 11:19:39 PM »
Can I bring a Carseat ( Gate checked) for my 3 year old on United domestic? On the website it says up to two year of age...

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #808 on: March 27, 2019, 12:49:41 AM »
I booked an Austrian Airlines ticket through UR chase points and i would like to add a lap infant. Chase says they don't have the ability to add an infant and Austrian says it has been been done through the travel agency. I've spoken to multiple agents and supervisors on both sides with no luck. I had done this many times in the past with chase but now they don't let. Anyone have any ideas for me? Thanks

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #809 on: March 27, 2019, 02:23:35 PM »
Interesting, I did it through them a couple months ago....
I'm on hold with a similar situation- https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=1864.735- will update when I (hopefully) finish
but a travel agent (pm for reccomendation  ;) ) could book it for you and you might be able to attach it to your reservation by calling the airline

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #810 on: March 27, 2019, 03:00:08 PM »
Interesting, I did it through them a couple months ago....
I'm on hold with a similar situation- https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=1864.735- will update when I (hopefully) finish
but a travel agent (pm for reccomendation  ;) ) could book it for you and you might be able to attach it to your reservation by calling the airline
It could be since chase switched to expedia they have a different system.
I ended up calling Austrian Airlines israel branch and they were able to add an infant to a travel agents booking no problem. Something that the US line refused to do it. Even after speaking to 3 agent and a supervisor. Different dept different rules.. Maybe try a different service desk.. Good luck.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #811 on: March 27, 2019, 03:20:36 PM »
I also booked post expedia

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #812 on: March 27, 2019, 03:22:03 PM »
israelis tend to be looser about rules, when they feel like it. My situation is a little more complicated, I might have tried that, but hopefully, it is almost too late...

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #813 on: March 27, 2019, 04:28:23 PM »
israelis tend to be looser about rules, when they feel like it. My situation is a little more complicated, I might have tried that, but hopefully, it is almost too late...

I don't think is because of the rules - it's just that they are used to this. Took me 40 minutes to check-in with a baby @ JFK & 5 minutes @ TLV. Reason Elal blocks seats for Babies, while most other airlines don't bother and are just "airport only first come".

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #814 on: March 27, 2019, 05:09:15 PM »
It's not limited to babies- any time I have booked through chase (or any third party) I have been told for almost any request, "you need to go through your travel agent"

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #815 on: March 27, 2019, 05:25:15 PM »
Anybody know the baggage allowance for a lap infant on AA LON - NYC? & once I’m on the topic does AA have a carryon weight limit?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #816 on: March 27, 2019, 05:57:25 PM »
Anybody know the baggage allowance for a lap infant on AA LON - NYC? & once I’m on the topic does AA have a carryon weight limit?
It seems like only a diaper bag. They do not seem to have a published weight limit

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #817 on: March 27, 2019, 09:27:14 PM »
Can I bring a Carseat ( Gate checked) for my 3 year old on United domestic? On the website it says up to two year of age...
Is there a reason you don't want to use it on the plane?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #818 on: June 13, 2019, 11:05:34 AM »
Had the worst infant flying experience to date yesterday. @rockstar can tell you all about it.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #819 on: June 13, 2019, 11:09:47 AM »
Had the worst infant flying experience to date yesterday. @rockstar can tell you all about it.
it just was a bad day for kids we had a miserable experience with AF (im taking nasty)
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