Is this car seat FAA approved? Will fit in an airplane seat?
569189
Don't know about FAA approved. You can check it at the gate but I don't think you would want to lug it into the main cabin even if it was allowed. It's pretty big.
957050
No. This is not certified to be used on aircraft. This seat requires a type-2 harness (lap and shoulder belt), which is not available on aircraft.
2236970
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?
1103553
Yes, it has the FAA certified sticker on the seat stating it is approved for airplane use.
1343481
no there is only one that is FAA approved and it is only for the airplane.. I bought it too. We brought the car seat vest to Aruba and couldn't use it because of the type of seat belts in the taxi's. We ended up just using the lap belt. :(
830079
Sorry, but have never used the seat in an airplane, strictly Prius in the back seat. Seat IS heave and would not want to carry through an airport but if I had no other choice I would.
2041936
Yes, it fits under an airplane seat perfectly. I am coincidentally travelling while this question popped up, and took Skip hop grand with me.
2214581
My only concern might be is that the seat does not cover the entire cushion of an airplane seat. They make a larger version, look at the dimensions on the website. But, otherwise, I do not see why it would not work.
830026
The Safety 1st Guide 65 fit well on even tiny airplanes. Even if the carseat is a bit wider than the airplane seat, you will be the only one next to the carseat (since carseats need to be next to the window), so you can raise the armrest if need be.
137055
No, it's only for cars. There is a flight system approved for toddlers on airplanes. Go to FAA.gov and search on child restraints
291094
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.
2239681
I have not taken it on an airplane--only in car and RV. I think it would be ok as it is pretty flexible. You can try contacting and airline and asking them about the verticle space under their seats. If flying with your pet is your primary use of it then one of the lower ones might work better. I wanted it for the car and to have my cat be able to sit upright and it is good for that. Good luck!
599684
i need to know the dimensions and whether it fits nicely under the seat on planes
1989340
I would think so--but I haven't measured an airplane seat, so I can't say for positive! Hope that's helpful! : )
152421
Yes. It is adjustable to fit under the airplane's seat. It is reduced by 1" at each side.
998592
I dont think its an approved aircraft restraint. The average 2.5yo will be too small for the size small. I think it says 3.5 and up but I began using it for my 3yo who was bigger than an average 4yo. Worked well for him. For a 2.5yo Id get a small cheap lightweight 5pt harness seat.
634757
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.