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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 #720 on: July 09, 2018, 07:03:06 PM »
Anyone ?? BTW it will be JFK-TLV owith Elal ..
Look up the manual. It should say it there. Also, there should be a sticker on the side. Something along the lines of:"this carseat is approved for use on motor vehicles and aircraft".

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #721 on: July 09, 2018, 07:18:37 PM »
The rule about INFT limit has nothing to do with bassinets. It's applicable on both long haul and short haul.
i assume if inf is confirmed w bassinet that means their system has infant confirmed on flights

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #722 on: July 09, 2018, 07:33:32 PM »
i assume if inf is confirmed w bassinet that means their system has infant confirmed on flights
On that segment, yes. Does not say anything about the other segments.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #723 on: July 09, 2018, 08:21:36 PM »
Look up the manual. It should say it there. Also, there should be a sticker on the side. Something along the lines of:"this carseat is approved for use on motor vehicles and aircraft".

Don't have any more the manual, but ok will like in the carseat, thanks

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #724 on: July 09, 2018, 08:39:29 PM »
Don't have any more the manual, but ok will like in the carseat, thanks
You could look it up online.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #725 on: July 10, 2018, 06:18:48 PM »
You could look it up online.

looks like it is FFA approved, lets hop that Elal will not make me any issue, thanks.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #726 on: July 25, 2018, 08:24:15 AM »
Has anyone tried the strap to connect a car seat to a carry on bag?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #727 on: July 25, 2018, 10:51:29 AM »
Has anyone tried the strap to connect a car seat to a carry on bag?
Just used 1 in JFK a few weeks ago for toddler. Worked, but was a pain (figured had to try before spending $70 instead of $15).

Gave in and bought the real thing after getting to destination. Have it for the way home (in a few weeks) and will know if i made the right decision (I think I did).

Thinking about it now, it reminds me of when I made the same Cheshbon of justifying the Doona purchase (tried without, and made me hate flying lol).

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #728 on: August 21, 2018, 03:20:46 PM »
I booked on AC with an infant and I requested a bassinet, but AC is refusing to seat both parents at the bassinet seating (which is also a +seat) any suggestions what to do?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #729 on: August 21, 2018, 03:48:22 PM »
any recommendations how to put an infant and toddler to sleep for a long flight? thinking of benadryl but unsure if theyll allow it on the plane

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #730 on: August 21, 2018, 03:49:08 PM »
any recommendations how to put an infant and toddler to sleep for a long flight? thinking of benadryl but unsure if theyll allow it on the plane
melatonin?> drammamine ?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #731 on: August 21, 2018, 03:51:07 PM »
melatonin?> drammamine ?
how long would it work for?
security would allow it thru?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #732 on: August 21, 2018, 03:52:07 PM »
any recommendations how to put an infant and toddler to sleep for a long flight? thinking of benadryl but unsure if theyll allow it on the plane
why not allow it? put it in a small bottle

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #733 on: August 21, 2018, 03:53:01 PM »
I booked on AC with an infant and I requested a bassinet, but AC is refusing to seat both parents at the bassinet seating (which is also a +seat) any suggestions what to do?
any suggestions what to do?

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #734 on: August 21, 2018, 03:56:58 PM »
security would allow it thru?
Yes
"Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process. Medically required liquids will be subjected to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container."

Regarding medication, speak to your doctor. If you do go with Benadryl, make sure to test it before the flight, as it can have the opposite affect, which is not something you want to find out on the flight.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #735 on: August 21, 2018, 04:06:39 PM »
Yes
"Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process. Medically required liquids will be subjected to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container."

Regarding medication, speak to your doctor. If you do go with Benadryl, make sure to test it before the flight, as it can have the opposite affect, which is not something you want to find out on the flight.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #736 on: August 21, 2018, 04:36:21 PM »


Regarding medication, speak to your doctor. If you do go with Benadryl, make sure to test it before the flight, as it can have the opposite affect, which is not something you want to find out on the flight.
yep. Definitely. When I flew my 2 yo was wired from his Benadryl and slept for a total of half an hour on the 10.5 hour overnight flight to TLV. Safe to say the entire section was not happy we were on the flight(although we really tried everything possible).

Of course he second we got into the car at the airport he fell right asleep and slept he whole way.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #737 on: August 21, 2018, 07:27:17 PM »
yep. Definitely. When I flew my 2 yo was wired from his Benadryl and slept for a total of half an hour on the 10.5 hour overnight flight to TLV. Safe to say the entire section was not happy we were on the flight(although we really tried everything possible).

Of course he second we got into the car at the airport he fell right asleep and slept he whole way.
Had the same story this week (maybe a bit better). Baby slept for 2 1/2 hours on a 7 hour flight & woke up in a crazy mood but was out cold as soon as we got out luggage and slept for 3-4 hours

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #738 on: August 21, 2018, 07:59:56 PM »
I booked on AC with an infant and I requested a bassinet, but AC is refusing to seat both parents at the bassinet seating (which is also a +seat) any suggestions what to do?
On the way back i booked UA and they made no issue of seating both parents at the bassinet.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #739 on: August 22, 2018, 12:43:36 AM »
Just used 1 in JFK a few weeks ago for toddler. Worked, but was a pain (figured had to try before spending $70 instead of $15).

Gave in and bought the real thing after getting to destination. Have it for the way home (in a few weeks) and will know if i made the right decision (I think I did).

Thinking about it now, it reminds me of when I made the same Cheshbon of justifying the Doona purchase (tried without, and made me hate flying lol).

What’s the real thing?