Baby stroller on plane?
Brown_shooga_2007 asked:
Do airlines allow baby strollers on overseas flights? Going on a flight soon with baby so I wanted to know
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Do airlines allow baby strollers on overseas flights? Going on a flight soon with baby so I wanted to know
February 11th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Ask your airline
February 13th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I believe that they do. I think that you leave your stroller at the entrace way and they put it in a storage place on the plane then when you get off the take it out of the storage place for you.
February 16th, 2009 at 4:50 am
Yes they do. You can keep the baby in it until you get to the plane. It then goes in the hold and you get it back with the rest of your hold luggage on the carousel at the other end.
February 16th, 2009 at 6:34 am
You can’t actually take the stroller on the aircraft but you can “gate-check” and keep it until you get to the door of the plane.
I’m an ex-Flight Attendant and one of out jobs was to try to catch parents trying to bring them onboard. There simply isn’t enough stowage space and they are dangerous if placed in overhead bins.
When you check-in, they will give you a tag (or tag it themselves) so make sure this tag goes somewhere it wont be squished or hidden when the stroller is folded.
You then can keep it but remember you’ll have to take everything off and fold it to put it through the X-ray.
On a side note, if you are connecting, please ask them specifically if you can get your stroller back inbetween your flights. Only once they said no but always check.
Before leaving for the airport, please remove all “extras”, cup holders, toys and even the sunshade (depending on the model). Either pack them or leave them at home.
Before folding it up, attach the straps.
Bring an extra bungee cord and when you fold it at the door of the plane (or at the bottom of the stairs if boarding from outside), double secure your stroller so that it doesn’t pop open en route. Most stroller have latches but they’re usually pretty flimsy. Don’t risk your stroller being damaged this way.
When you exit the aircraft, please listen to the announcement as they often say which door the wheelchairs and strollers are placed. If you miss it or they don’t do it and it’s a larger aircraft, they’ll probably be using more than one door so mention that you gate-checked your stroller. If you go out the wrong door, often you have to walk all the way around! Simply asking avoids this headache.
For more information, I wrote an article on this subject. It’s based on both my professional and personal experience of flying with my own kids. It’s totally non-commercial and other parents have contributed;
My contact info is at the end.
Have a great trip!
February 17th, 2009 at 5:37 am
yes, but you can’t carry it on. you could put it in the overhead compartments or underneath with all the luggage. you could either buy a seat to put your baby in, or you can put him/her on your lap. we advise you buy a seat. it’s safer
February 19th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I took the plane with my baby Fort mcmurray canada to moncton with air Canada they allow the stroller but a small one ….
February 20th, 2009 at 6:28 am
I believe most airlines are different. I once had a small toddler stroller and was able to keep that until we boarded the plane and was given back to us upon disembarking at our destination.
Then when I flew another airline with a newborn and a bigger pram, we had to check that through with our luggage.
So best check with the airline, and take into account that if they do take it off you at check in, you will have your baby or toddler to carry (not sure how old your child is ?)
Good luck