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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 #420 on: October 02, 2016, 01:54:22 AM »
Whats the best baby carrier? I see the prices go from $20 to $150. I want to understand the differences and if someone has any recommendations.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #421 on: October 11, 2016, 12:40:43 PM »
Can i use a regular luggage cart to shlep my childs car seat in the airport?  The car seat ones go for $79 and luggage one i fond for $25.  Tia
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #422 on: October 13, 2016, 11:52:03 AM »
Quote from: Mordyk on October 11, 2016, 12:40:43 PM
Can i use a regular luggage cart to shlep my childs car seat in the airport?  The car seat ones go for $79 and luggage one i fond for $25.  Tia

Yes, I do that. With kid riding on it.  Works great.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #423 on: October 13, 2016, 12:47:09 PM »
Quote from: Mordyk on October 02, 2016, 01:54:22 AM
Whats the best baby carrier? I see the prices go from $20 to $150. I want to understand the differences and if someone has any recommendations.

Becco is good.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #424 on: October 13, 2016, 01:47:15 PM »
Quote from: Mordyk on October 02, 2016, 01:54:22 AM
Whats the best baby carrier? I see the prices go from $20 to $150. I want to understand the differences and if someone has any recommendations.
Very happy with the baby k'tan in terms of comfort. Only downside I've found is that you size according to the wearer, so it often can't be shared between spouses.
I also have an ergobaby, which I haven't had a chance to try out. Heard great things from friends who have it.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #425 on: October 14, 2016, 01:32:48 AM »
Flying for YT. I have a graco snap n go, City mini, and City mini gt double. I need the double for YT and would like just bring that. Will I be able to bring it past security? Or do I need to schlep another carriage along?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #426 on: October 14, 2016, 02:50:27 AM »
Quote from: Mordyk on October 02, 2016, 01:54:22 AM
Whats the best baby carrier? I see the prices go from $20 to $150. I want to understand the differences and if someone has any recommendations.
GO-GO BABYZ TRAVELMATE Car Seat Travel Stroller for Toddler Car Seats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JJK9EY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7.hayb5G1AW69

I used this one and it was very good. Easy connect and disconnect for security
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #427 on: October 14, 2016, 07:40:22 AM »
Quote from: moko on October 14, 2016, 01:32:48 AM
Flying for YT. I have a graco snap n go, City mini, and City mini gt double. I need the double for YT and would like just bring that. Will I be able to bring it past security? Or do I need to schlep another carriage along?
I just flew and brought the Citi mini gt and was able to bring it past security..
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #428 on: October 14, 2016, 03:13:26 PM »
Quote from: Aron27 on October 14, 2016, 07:40:22 AM
I just flew and brought the Citi mini gt and was able to bring it past security..
Quote from: moko on October 14, 2016, 01:32:48 AM
Flying for YT. I have a graco snap n go, City mini, and City mini gt double. I need the double for YT and would like just bring that. Will I be able to bring it past security? Or do I need to schlep another carriage along?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #429 on: October 14, 2016, 03:25:28 PM »
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #430 on: October 14, 2016, 04:26:03 PM »
Quote from: Aron27 on October 14, 2016, 03:25:28 PM
Sorry I meant the double.. oops
what airline which airport?
It fit through the scanner?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #431 on: October 14, 2016, 04:28:47 PM »
Quote from: moko on October 14, 2016, 04:26:03 PM
what airline which airport
Israel to London to San Diego.. but I've traveled many time with it.. I've never heard of security not letting a stroller through.. you should not have a problem
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #432 on: October 14, 2016, 04:31:16 PM »
Quote from: Aron27 on October 14, 2016, 04:28:47 PM
Israel to London to San Diego.. but I've traveled many time with it.. I've never heard of security not letting a stroller through.. you should not have a problem
according to official United and American policy, it cannnot be gate checked but must be checked in with baggage.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #433 on: October 14, 2016, 04:36:48 PM »
Quote from: moko on October 14, 2016, 04:31:16 PM
according to official United and American policy, it cannnot be gate checked but must be checked in with baggage.
I flew with united and never had a issue
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #434 on: October 28, 2016, 04:25:39 PM »
does ac enforce stroller policy on yyz-tlv?

will I be able to gate check uppababy vista?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #435 on: October 29, 2016, 08:49:20 PM »
Quote from: YudiG on October 28, 2016, 04:25:39 PM
does ac enforce stroller policy on yyz-tlv?

will I be able to gate check uppababy vista?
I just did. Not sure what policy you are referring to
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #436 on: October 29, 2016, 08:55:48 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on October 29, 2016, 08:49:20 PM
I just did. Not sure what policy you are referring to

i just went and gatechecked a double stroller (citi mini GT). was no problem at all
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #437 on: October 29, 2016, 08:58:26 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on October 29, 2016, 08:49:20 PM
I just did. Not sure what policy you are referring to

officially, only umbrella strollers can be gate checked, bigger ones such as uppababy cant

now i have bigger issue, after requesting bassinet, I found an agent willing to seat us in a preferred bulk head for a small fee. I paid it as it guarenteed the bassinet.

Problem is that officially the ticket was issued by united and they werent supposed to do it, or so they say, now when i went to check in, i see they took away those seats and gave us two random middle seats not next to each other...phone agent couldn't help, he said only airport agent can help but at this point I imagine the flight is sold out and it'll be a long trip.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #438 on: October 29, 2016, 10:14:38 PM »
When are you flying?
I'm sure you'll be able to be seated next to each other. Bulk head is probably unlikely at this point though
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #439 on: October 29, 2016, 10:35:41 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on October 29, 2016, 10:14:38 PM
When are you flying?
I'm sure you'll be able to be seated next to each other. Bulk head is probably unlikely at this point though

tomorrow (sun)...i agree, but I paid them for the bulkhead...I've learned my lesson for next time.
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