What is this?
Most airports offer baggage wrapping for a charge
, or you could purchase some bubble wrap and use this method instead – just make sure you have enough for the way back! If you have found a good gate check bag for car seats please let me know in the comments to help other readers too.
Do airlines sell car seat bags?
If you find yourself at the airport without a car seat bag,
most airlines will offer heavy-duty plastic bags to use as a makeshift cover
. Just like any other piece of baggage, make sure your car seat is marked clearly with your name and phone number or email address that can be used to reach you while you’re traveling.
Can you check a car seat without a bag?
Children’s strollers and child safety seats are not counted as part of the standard baggage and therefore can be easily checked for free
. For your convenience, these items may be checked at the curbside, the ticket counter or at the gate. Child safety seats may be brought on board the plane in certain circumstances.
How do you carry a carseat when traveling?
For options that don’t require a stroller (or if your car seat doesn’t fit properly on your airport stroller), you can
use a car seat travel belt to attach your lightweight car seat to your carry on luggage and roll it that way
, or buy a small car seat travel bag with backpack straps or a travel cart with wheels.
Can car seat go in overhead bin?
No. The vast majority of car seats are too big to fit in airplane overhead bins
. There is also not another storage space big enough on board to stow them. You either need to be prepared to use your car seat on board the entire time or check it ahead of time, either at the ticket counter or the gate.
Does Southwest have car seat covers?
Re: Car seat bag
Hi @cibisme, Welcome to the Southwest Airlines Community!
The Southwest-branded bag can be used for a car seat or stroller
and yes, it can be purchased at the ticket counter.
Is it better to gate check a car seat?
Gate Checking Your Car Seat Means It’s Less Likely to Be Damaged
. If you are escorting your car seat to the gate there will be less people handling it. This means the chances of it being damaged while traveling through the airport are a lot smaller.
Do airlines charge for strollers?
Strollers can be checked free of charge at the curb, the ticket counter or the gate
. Children’s strollers and seat restraints are not counted as part of the standard baggage and therefore can easily be checked for free.
Are Graco car seats FAA approved?
Most harnessed Graco® car seats are certified for use in aircraft
, when used according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Can you recline a seat with a car seat?
Do:
Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for setting the recline on your rear-facing seat
. A seat that’s too upright can cause an infant’s head to fall forward and obstruct his or her breathing. Reclining too far can reduce the seat’s ability to protect the child in a crash.
Does diaper bag count as carry-on Southwest?
Children traveling with a purchased ticket are allowed to carry one carry-on bag and one personal item as per the standard Southwest carry on Policy.
The diaper bag is allowable and does not count towards your carry-on baggage
. You can bring in a car seat and a stroller free of charge.
Does a lap child get a checked bag Southwest?
Re: lap child and checked bags
Lap children don’t get any checked baggage allowance, except for the car seat and stroller
as you’ve mentioned. Each adult gets two free checked bags, additional bags are $75 each.
How many bags can you check on Southwest?
Checked baggage basics
Each Customer is allowed
two free checked bags
(weight and size limits apply). Plus, golf bags
1
and skis
2
count toward your free checked bag if they are within the weight limit. At the airport, check your bags using our self-tagging kiosks or with a friendly Southwest agent.
Are infant car seats allowed on planes?
Even if you don’t want to use your car seat on the flight itself, you may want to take your car seat on your trip.
Most airlines will allow you to check a car seat into the hold for free in addition to your baggage allowance
. This applies to toddler car seats and booster seats as well as baby car seats.
Do airlines charge for car seats?
Is there a charge for checking a car seat on an airplane? No.
Every U.S. airline allows you to check a car seat free of charge when traveling with a child
. You can check your car seat at the airport baggage counter or wait and check it at your gate.
Do airplanes damage car seats?
Car seats can be lost or damaged when checked
, and children under 40 pounds are safer on a plane when riding in a car seat. A car seat check bag will only prevent some superficial damage, not structural damage, so if you really need to check your car seat it’s best to use a strong cardboard box.
Do car seats and strollers fly free on Southwest?
Customers traveling with children will be allowed to check one stroller and one Child Restraint System (CRS) or car seat per child without charge
. This is in addition to the regular free baggage allowance.
Can you take a stroller through airport security?
All passengers, regardless of age, will go through the airport security’s screening process.
You must put infant items such as strollers, baby seats and toys through the X-ray scanner along with your carry-on luggage.
What size stroller can I take on a plane?
A stroller with a collapsed diameter not exceeding 25.5 cm (10 in) and a length not exceeding 92 cm (36 in)
is allowed, in addition to your carry-on allowance, regardless of destination. It can be checked at the gate to be delivered to you at the aircraft door at the end of your flight.
