Is this better for gate check or luggage check?
320620
This is for luggage check only -- it's massive. But you can fit a ton of other stuff in there as well for free!
320621
We have used this bag for both purposes and found that it works well in either situation. The "back-pack" feature makes it very convenient to carry though the airport, even at 5'2" I have no trouble with the bulk of the bag because of the comfort of the straps. Usually we carry on and gate check on the way to a location and then use baggage claim on the way home. That way if the bag gets lost in transit we do not get stuck at the airport away from home with no carseat.
320622
I checked it with luggage...worked great. Good quality, didn't rip like other brands I have used!
320623
I use mine for luggage check. I usually have my hands too full to bring the car seat to gate check.
320624
Both. I have done both. I luggage checked the seat once (reluctantly, after hearing stories of how seats are tossed and the resulting impact may well be akin to that of a minor accidental and one should avoid that). Seat and cover seems to have survived trip. I should add that my bag has some minor tears now. They have not affected performance of the bag (my other bags ended up with bigger rips), but just something to keep in mind. One more thing, you can put a lot of stuff into this bag, bring it in, and gate check it. It can save you an extra luggage check fee.
972746
The airlines we've used have all provided gate check tags at the gate. If you are not sure if your airline will do that, you could make a tag. Just be sure it is waterproof.
1131622
My one concern with checking it would be the large number of batteries in the case. If the TSA doesn't have any issue with that, you should be good to go!
1508997
The best gate check bag we found we bought at the ticket counter at the airport. We flew Southwest so we bought a southwest one. It was $12 and worked great. Plus it was big enough to throw other stuff in as well. And it folds down into a pocket built in the bag
1248709
If you're talking Baggage Claim at the airport, that would depend on the chaos and noise level around you and how far off it is. You should be able to hear it pretty good once it's on the turnstile. I use mine when away from home to make sure I've packed my items before leaving someone's house or a hotel room, or at the back of the car to make sure I have my kindle, my keys, my cell phone, my wallet and other things that are crucial to have (I have more than one set). I can stand in the hotel room and hear the beeping quite plainly thru my luggage... or just find which bag has the item in it. No problem at all hearing thru the luggage. Just remember that it will only locate/beep back at you if you "hold" the button down. So, my experience has been really good. Distance is great enough for my house and my sister's house, and I've even used it to find keys in a regular Marshall's store. As far as thru walls and stuff... Found stuff in a closet, underneath a seat, in the chair cushion pushed way down, under the bed and other weird and surprising places. Wish they made these for eyeglasses and socks!!
1823276
We have used it once and it's pretty much just a canvas bag, however it worked very well to protect the stroller. Had a few rub marks on it by the end of the trip, but otherwise we can still use it for many flights to come. It's heavy to carry but does the job. Use it for gate checking, I don't think it would stand up very well to the beating it would take as regular checked luggage.
2064872
Yes you may use that with Check bags.TSA has master keys to open it,if they need to.you can keep your key.
654064
I haven't tried it, but the manufacturers website indicated it meets TSA reqs for checked luggage.
392087
Southwest Airlines always gate checks it for me, no problems what so ever. It's a life saver at the airport IMO.
1846370
I tried weighing my bag with about 20 lbs of stuff last night, and it wouldn't register on the scale. So, I have a feeling there's a minimum that it will read. I'm not sure it'll be the best choice for weighing your luggage.
194003
Yes too big for most suitcases. And if you are flying TSA will break it off or cut open the suitcase to inspect, anyway. Not a TSA approved lock.
645843
Lorraine, I strongly suggest that you gate-check the wheelchair if you get a bag for it. It will not go into the general checked baggage and it will be available (hopefully) shortly after you or someone else exits the plane. I can't help you with the bag issue, but I have had experience with transporting assist devices in bags. Good luck. Dave Cass
1320525
packed in checked luggage, it is just another tool. traveling service people check tools and supplies every day.Do Not ever try to board with it on your belt! I lost two of them before I learned...
991121
yes, but it's oversized-so if it's filled to capacity, you may have to pay more to check this in. Also, the wheels are loud-so if you're looking not to attract attention at the (public) airport, this is not the luggage for you.
166238
You can't gate check this. Not because of the product; because only strollers and car seats are "exclusion" items that don't count toward any bag limits and can both be gate checked. This is too big to classify as a carry-on bag that could be gate-checked as well. Nor would you want to lug this heavy thing through the airport. It can be checked with regular luggage at the ticketing counter.
1159219
Yes, they gate check the scooter the same way they do a stroller, or if in first class they will allow it in the closet.
703625
As far as I know, you can purchase a converter and it should operate OK. Check luggage department for travel accessories.