Has anyone attempted to take this, specifically the Recaro Performance ride, on an airplane for your child to sit in while in flight?
1865211
I think it might be a bit large to fit on a coach seat... but in first class/business it would likely fit? I don't see it being an issue?
1594724
I have used it forward facing on the airplane. As another answer says, it is big and heavy. It's wider than the aisle, so it's hard to get on the plane. Once on, it will fit forward facing (barely!) but it difficult to buckle in. I found that the seat belt buckle ended up right under where my son's bottom would be. To avoid that, the flight attendant wrapped the seatbelt around the armrest so the buckle was off to the side. Not sure how that affects the safety of the seat.
885468
If the seat is rear-facing, then yes (but would be cramped for long rides). If the child is forward facing, it is still doable, but would be uncomfortable.
1750449
I would address this question to the individual airline. We checked ours as baggage because it's not needed for seating onboard. Our 5 yr old did just fine in the regular airline seats.
1641075
I think it would really depend on how well he is sitting up and holding himself up my other daughter is almost 5 months and 17lbs and I wouldn't put her in one we plan on getting her a different type of Recaro seat she would not be very comfortable in it at all for how much they still sleep at this age.
1838153
Absolutely, my grandson and granddaughter 2&4 love it. It's durable made of metal and seat is big enough to have a passenger, usually more toys or dog.
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I can't believe this would even be considered flying. Just because the FAA allows infants on your laps, does NOT mean it is safe - it just means there haven't been enough incidents to force them to change the rule. We're flying with our 6 month old in a few weeks and I bought him a ticket so we could keep him in his car seat. With all the things parents do to try to keep their kids safe, why not do the same when flying? You could have severe turbulence, go off a runway..etc. Lots of survivable accidents can happen in a plane where a baby could easily be unnecessarily injured if not strapped in. Even if you opt to not use a car seat, something like this would just be worse than holding them. I can't believe this would even be considered flying. Just because the FAA allows infants on your laps, does NOT mean it is safe - it just means there haven't been enough incidents to force them to change the rule. We're flying with our 6 month old in a few weeks and I bought him a ticket so we could keep him in his car seat. With all the things parents do to try to keep their kids safe, why not do the same when flying? You could have severe turbulence, go off a runway..etc. Lots of survivable accidents can happen in a plane where a baby could easily be unnecessarily injured if not strapped... » Read More I can't believe this would even be considered flying. Just because the FAA allows infants on your laps, does NOT mean it is safe - it just means there haven't been enough incidents to force them to change the rule. We're flying with our 6 month old in a few weeks and I bought him a ticket so we could keep him in his car seat. With all the things parents do to try to keep their kids safe, why not do the same when flying? You could have severe turbulence, go off a runway..etc. Lots of survivable accidents can happen in a plane where a baby could easily be unnecessarily injured if not strapped in. Even if you opt to not use a car seat, something like this would just be worse than holding them. « Show Less
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I can tell you from experiance using this seat on an international flight it is great. I flew from Germany to Texas without a car seat. I had this one ordered and sent to my destination, as my daughter was about to out grow her infant car seat. On the flight back to Germany my husband buckled this seat into the normal plan seat, and within mins my daughter was asleep and slept the entire 10 hour plane ride, lucky we had a night time flight. We also had a rental car while in the states and it fit perfectly. I did not install this car seat my husband did, but he said it was easy both in the car and on the plane. I can tell you from experiance using this seat on an international flight it is great. I flew from Germany to Texas without a car seat. I had this one ordered and sent to my destination, as my daughter was about to out grow her infant car seat. On the flight back to Germany my husband buckled this seat into the normal plan seat, and within mins my daughter was asleep and slept the entire 10 hour plane ride, lucky we had a night time flight. We also had a rental car while in the states and it fit perfectly. I did not install this car seat my husband did, but he said it was easy both in the... » Read More I can tell you from experiance using this seat on an international flight it is great. I flew from Germany to Texas without a car seat. I had this one ordered and sent to my destination, as my daughter was about to out grow her infant car seat. On the flight back to Germany my husband buckled this seat into the normal plan seat, and within mins my daughter was asleep and slept the entire 10 hour plane ride, lucky we had a night time flight. We also had a rental car while in the states and it fit perfectly. I did not install this car seat my husband did, but he said it was easy both in the car and on the plane. « Show Less
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It is not approved for air travel. The answer is in the customer questions and answers when you scroll down in the web page, you have also the option of purchasing the ride car seat travel vest with the child airplane travel harness (FAA approved).
291093
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.
338276
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
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On the website they state the design is for child at least 1 year old. I guess this is due to some assumption about the muscle strength and coordination required to use this safely. So you probably need to bring a car seat that is approved for air travel - it's a pain but not sure what other options you have. The airline might be able to rent you a safety seat?
2074228
Personally, although this is my number one way of transporting my baby, I would be reluctant to bring it on an airplane. It is a little too big, and not flexible to try and fit under a seat.
686418
I have but we had a hard time getting to down the aisle....its a pain in the butt becuase its so big. For around the airport I put it on a folding luggage rack, but it was too wide for the plane aisle my husband and the flight attendant had to lift it over the seats, but it technically does fit the airplane seat.
665990
Yes. This is from the manual "This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U. S. And Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved child seat for use in aircraft and fits properly on the aircraft seat. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling."I have not used mine on a plane, but it recommends installing it in a window seat position and if the seatbelt on the plane is too short, the attendant should be able to provide an extender. Also, if the lap belts are inflatable (never have seen that) they are not compatible with his child seat. Hope this helps! Yes. This is from the manual "This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U. S. And Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved child seat for use in aircraft and fits properly on the aircraft seat. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling."I have not used mine on a plane, but it recommends installing it in a window seat position and if the seatbelt on the plane is too short, the attendant should be able to provide an extender. Also, if the lap belts are inflatable (never have seen that) they are... » Read More Yes. This is from the manual "This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U. S. And Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved child seat for use in aircraft and fits properly on the aircraft seat. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling."I have not used mine on a plane, but it recommends installing it in a window seat position and if the seatbelt on the plane is too short, the attendant should be able to provide an extender. Also, if the lap belts are inflatable (never have seen that) they are not compatible with his child seat. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I have - it worked great! Traveling through the airport was SO much easier than the last time I traveled, without the Go-Go Babyz Travelmate Deluxe. Be prepared for a handcheck at security, as the car seat and carrier won't fit through the x-ray machines (the car seat doesn't fit through on its own either, even without the carrier). You'll have to detach the car seat from the carrier when you're boarding the plane, because they won't fit down the aisle. I used the car seat on the airplane, and tucked the carrier under the seat while flying. When traveling through the airport, it works just like a stroller. I buckled in my 3-year-old and off we went! He enjoyed riding in it as much as I enjoyed the stress-free travel. I highly recommend it.
830022
I have the Alpha Omega from Costco and agree with what Keri said. The carseat does fit in the seat, but you'll definitely want to remove the cup holder, raise the arms, and maybe buy the person in the seat in front of your little one a drink, because they'll be getting kicked the entire flight.