Anyone used the Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat on an airplane? My husband and I have this car seat, and we will be taking a trip soon. We were wondering if anyone has any expeirence with this car seat on an airplane? We don't want to buy another seat just for the plane, and we have the gogo Kidz Travelmate for it. We are hoping it doesn't take up too much room and fits in the seats ok. Anyone used the Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat on an airplane? My husband and I have this car seat, and we will be taking a trip soon. We were wondering if anyone has any... » Read More Anyone used the Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat on an airplane? My husband and I have this car seat, and we will be taking a trip soon. We were wondering if anyone has any expeirence with this car seat on an airplane? We don't want to buy another seat just for the plane, and we have the gogo Kidz Travelmate for it. We are hoping it doesn't take up too much room and fits in the seats ok. « Show Less
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I used it in a flight to Puerto Rico through United. I had upgraded to the economy plus and I was happy I did. He had enough room for me to recline the car seat and have him sleep. The only request from the airline was that he had to be on a window seat.
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I know this is late to the discussion, but it will help someone in the future. We traveled with that car seat and had no problems. It was difficult to get through security because they had to hand search it, and carrying a car seat onto the plane was bothersome, but the added safety is well worth it. Had no problems getting the car seat to fit once on the plane. Strapped my son in and he slept the either flight.
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I remember we had to take the base off to get through security, so yeah we did. On another flight we just packed the base. Just to save on time with trying to get it off and then back on, through security. It was a short flight, but it was fine.
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Did you use it with the base on the airplane? We had to remove the base to properly install it in our CRV. So was wondering if we need to carry the car seat base so it fits better in the airplane.
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I did some research on this when I was buying it and called a couple stores who carry this item. The only thing that is different is the up date in fabric from what I was told. In reading I can't find anything different regards to safety aspect. I love mine! It's very nice! And I feel my daughter is super safe with the new and improved head air impact wings! Hope this helps &#9786;&#65039;
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1) The mini is definitely easier at the airport. It can stand on its own and it is easier to release from a car seat if need be. I also think it could stay attached to more car seats (i.e., not need to be removed from the car seat to fit through the screening belt) because it has a more slim profile, but I am not sure. Tip: put your car seat on the belt facing down (seat side down) to make it fit more easily. 2) I don't believe you can take the wheels off of either model. Typically, you remove the entire gadget to put it through the belt, then re-attach on the other side. At least that is what I do. 1) The mini is definitely easier at the airport. It can stand on its own and it is easier to release from a car seat if need be. I also think it could stay attached to more car seats (i.e., not need to be removed from the car seat to fit through the screening belt) because it has a more slim profile, but I am not sure. Tip: put your car seat on the belt facing down (seat side down) to make it fit more easily. 2) I don't believe you can take the wheels off of either model. Typically, you remove the entire gadget to put it through the belt, then re-attach on the other side. At... » Read More 1) The mini is definitely easier at the airport. It can stand on its own and it is easier to release from a car seat if need be. I also think it could stay attached to more car seats (i.e., not need to be removed from the car seat to fit through the screening belt) because it has a more slim profile, but I am not sure. Tip: put your car seat on the belt facing down (seat side down) to make it fit more easily. 2) I don't believe you can take the wheels off of either model. Typically, you remove the entire gadget to put it through the belt, then re-attach on the other side. At least that is what I do. « Show Less
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I bought the medium Oxford carrier and it has an airline approved sticker on it. If it is a little taller, it will collapse under the seat in front of you. That is why they are made flexible at the top. There should be no problem if yours has an airline sticker on it. My experience with flying with my poms is that they lie down for the trip anyway. They fall to sleep as soon as the plane takes off.
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No... Not really. As pictured it only works in a vehicle. I use the seat for my 4 year old and we went on a flight without it; plus I don't even think it is authorized for use by the airlines... Best advice I can give is call the air line and get a booster seat if you really need it.
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Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep undoing the seatbelt. My son got over it rather quickly (or I flipped the buckle so he couldn't lift the flap). Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep... » Read More Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep undoing the seatbelt. My son got over it rather quickly (or I flipped the buckle so he couldn't lift the flap). « Show Less
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Maybe? This has come up on car-seat.org several times. It seems Diono has said yes it is OK, but they had to draw the line somewhere. If you feel your child is OK in the more upright position, then I guess it becomes a parental decision. I will point out, though, that my 2 1/2yo often slumps in this seat when sleeping, so with an 8mo, it might be even worse. I don't think you're going to get a hard and fast yes or no. You could call diono yourself and see what they are currently saying. http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=2139611&postcount;=35
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Hey Brandy if your alpha omega car seat is equipped with LATCH system attachment clips on either side of the car seat and a clip from the top (so three attachment points -2 side and 1 top) that can attach to each of the 3 loops on the travel accessory strap and around your roller bag than it should work fine. Just be sure to check that your car seat has the LATCH attachment system with 3 clips.
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I have taken it. It's awesome for child control. The only time my kid slept on a plane. Kids understand the car seat well and a plane seat with lap belt is like a free for all. You put the seat belt through the back to hold it in place. However, it is large and takes up the entire allotted space of the seat, both side to side and front to back. the pros may not outweigh the cons for you.
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How did you secure the car seat to the airplane seat? That was another big problem of mine. You said, "one of e harness solutions." I only know of one that's FAA approved for takeoff and landing. What ones do you know of?
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I bought this for our back seat headrest for my 8 year old daughter for long trips and I don't find it dangerous when a tablet isn't in it, although we often keep it hooked to our seat even when it's not being used, it is extremely easy to take of and put on, and seriously only takes two minutes, also the holster part for the tablet itself unsnaps and can be stored separately (we put ours in the pocket on the back of the seat) honestly SOOO worth the money, it tightens and is adjustable and is a all around great product that I believe (as a mom and user) is NOT dangerous, I would never use if I thought that was the case, hope this answer helps you!!! Best regards! I bought this for our back seat headrest for my 8 year old daughter for long trips and I don't find it dangerous when a tablet isn't in it, although we often keep it hooked to our seat even when it's not being used, it is extremely easy to take of and put on, and seriously only takes two minutes, also the holster part for the tablet itself unsnaps and can be stored separately (we put ours in the pocket on the back of the seat) honestly SOOO worth the money, it tightens and is adjustable and is a all around great product that I believe (as a mom and user) is NOT dangerous, I would never use... » Read More I bought this for our back seat headrest for my 8 year old daughter for long trips and I don't find it dangerous when a tablet isn't in it, although we often keep it hooked to our seat even when it's not being used, it is extremely easy to take of and put on, and seriously only takes two minutes, also the holster part for the tablet itself unsnaps and can be stored separately (we put ours in the pocket on the back of the seat) honestly SOOO worth the money, it tightens and is adjustable and is a all around great product that I believe (as a mom and user) is NOT dangerous, I would never use if I thought that was the case, hope this answer helps you!!! Best regards! « Show Less
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This booster seat is big and not for a toddler at all. It would be for a 6+ age group I think. It is not FAA approved. I don't know there is any booster seat that is approved for use in an airplane. I would suggest something like a Cosco Scenara.
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When using this on a plane, it is only approved to be used as a 5 pt harness car seat. The seat belt goes through the belt path in the back. I use it in my car with the seat belt and have no problem. I imagine a plane wouldn't be much different.
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I was wondering the same thing! I am trying to decide between the Graco Nautilus and the britax. I really like the extra "snacky" features of the Nautilus because I know what my 5 year old uses. (This seat would be for my 1 year old.) Input from anyone who knows about these carseats would be appreciated!
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I used it with my 3 year old on AirTran, but that was 4 years ago. She hated the feel because it was so different from her carseat and she was not used to it. She was comfortable and found asleep on the 6 hour flight. Good luck and God bless.
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Hi, we haven't flown with it yet (but we will in April, when we go on a trip to California). Best is to check with the airline. We flown to Europe in October and called the airline to find out their policy on carrying baby stuff and they were extremely helpful, so that's our recommendation. And once you know the policy, would you mind sharing it with us? Thank you and sorry we couldn't be of any assistance :)
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Have to warn you that using a car seat rear-facing is difficult on long flights when the person in front of you wants to recline their seat. When we've flown, we've had to have the seat rear-facing and had trouble with both the aircraft crew and the person in front of us. Many of the aircraft crew were not used to seeing a rear-facing seat since most people don't buy their infants a ticket when they're under 2 (it was a long flight, so we bought our son his own seat). Then, the person in front of us couldn't recline his seat because the car seat got in the way and the got upset. These problems are not unique to the Britax but are problems with using any rear-facing car seat on flights. Have to warn you that using a car seat rear-facing is difficult on long flights when the person in front of you wants to recline their seat. When we've flown, we've had to have the seat rear-facing and had trouble with both the aircraft crew and the person in front of us. Many of the aircraft crew were not used to seeing a rear-facing seat since most people don't buy their infants a ticket when they're under 2 (it was a long flight, so we bought our son his own seat). Then, the person in front of us couldn't recline his seat because the car seat got in the way and the got upset. These... » Read More Have to warn you that using a car seat rear-facing is difficult on long flights when the person in front of you wants to recline their seat. When we've flown, we've had to have the seat rear-facing and had trouble with both the aircraft crew and the person in front of us. Many of the aircraft crew were not used to seeing a rear-facing seat since most people don't buy their infants a ticket when they're under 2 (it was a long flight, so we bought our son his own seat). Then, the person in front of us couldn't recline his seat because the car seat got in the way and the got upset. These problems are not unique to the Britax but are problems with using any rear-facing car seat on flights. « Show Less