With this not extended at 50" length, can this be carried to the gate or does it have to be checked-in while getting your boarding pass? Oversize fee?
378761
Based on my experience in my recent travels I am guessing you need to check this into the belly of the beast. There might be a place in the front if you are business class. Call your airline or take a chance. The worst case? They now offer to check it through at the boarding area. However, I am confident that even extended some this will have the guts to keep all your rods safe. Completely or nearly shut down, I expect it might get run over by a car and survive. VERY tough.
378762
We have not ever tried to use it as a carry on, so I can't answer that part but we have checked it, fully extended & were not charged an oversize fee. Use zip ties in the extra holes, though, to prevent your rods getting broken should they decide to inspect it. It has worked out great for our offshore poles.
2237539
Straitening the entire length of your gate should fix your problem. Works for me.
2150132
It really depends on the airline, for international travels I thin it fits mostly with all the carriers but we did face some issues in domestic airlines like Alaska Airlines. However in any case the airlines did gate check them for no additional cost and we were able to pick them up as soon as you exit the aircraft.
160432
It's really too long to carry on the plane - we checked it in an oversized duffle - it was so easy to setup and take down and we got a lot of compliments/questions about it so it was worth having to check.
419515
Yes. When I went through security, they hand checked it for me instead of me passing it through the machine. Also, the flight attendants didn't seem to care that I had it strapped to the back of the seat, or that I took it off and placed in overhead. (I flew Delta, and tried both ways.) Just make sure to call your airline ahead of time and TRIPLE check that you can fly with the car seat in the seat and NOT gate checked. Have fun!
684715
We only baggage checked. You can call the airline and ask, giving them the dimensions. Even with checking we were hassled a bit. Nothing extra allowed inside, they checked.
2106342
Thanks to everyone who responded! We have one rather large person in our household who, unfortunately, won't fit through a 17" gate. So we're still shopping. :-(
845441
I need a walk thru gate about 30in. in height (or it can be more height if necessary) to fit a five foot wide opening. Can you purchase additional sections to make this gate wide enough to work in a five ft. opening? If so, how much do they cost?
2100611
Our opening is 30" wide but the gate came with two 8 1/2" extensions which we did not use - that would be 46" - so no as it comes out of the box. I bet manufacturer will sell you a third extension (smaller?). I would contact them for sure. Its a great product.
281447
It will pass through security (your basket will need to be search/scanned .. not a problem) ... but the big no-no is allowing even gate check-in or plane-side check-in of the walker; if the baggage handlers throw it [or ?] (as they did mine), you'll receive it back at your destination with a cracked base frame. :(
1488086
This size is too thick for airline carry on regulations. I have flown locally and internationally and have not been refused. There have been times when I had to insist it was okay. BS. and got away with it. Lately, airlines have been stricter on carry on sizes so I've had to downsize to avoid hassles. Again. I haven't been refused, yet. But, it's a risk as technically the dimensions are too large.
2007563
Has to be gate checked. It's too big for the overhead compartment, but it's the best bag to travel with
599348
I am assuming you actually mean 6 inches of additional travel? Yes, it will extend approx. 8 inches in increments .
109790
I just measured for you and I believe that it can be extended to about 52 inches. The gates are 27 inches each, and the catch latch is about 2 inches from the end. So you are not going to get a 54 inch extension. Does that help ? Can I send you pics ? Gosh, we are sure happy with this gate.
1443298
I asked the same question while on the phone with ge/jasco tech support. I was told 25 feet. If the length of the traveler is more than 25', you're screwed.
4237
I agree with Wendy B. below. I have two of the carts and I pass through a 41 inch gate with no problems. They are very handy, but do keep them under cover as they will rust. I've had to "overhaul" my oldest one as I hung to on the fence for storage and that was a mistake.
1893359
Its a small maneuver of lifting gate up about an inch up and then out ...shouldn't be an issue!