is this a good carseat for flying with?
392943
This seat is definitely heavy and the rebound bar feature flips up & down when it's not installed and would flap around if not secured in a car so even having never flown with it, I'd say just from owning it, it's probably not the best seat for flying/transporting through an airport. I'm sure there are some that are lighter/more compact. Like the other person answered though, it is pretty easy to install so that would be a plus.
392944
We usually don't because it is pretty bulky & there's really no adequate grip to transport through an airport.
392945
i've never flown with it, but it is pretty heavy to carry around an airport. its easy to install with a belt, so that wouldn't be an issue, but the weight would be too much for me.
2248411
We didn't use it on a plane, but according to the Britax website and the booklet came with it, it won't be difficult to install. We use the Britax carseat bag and checked in at gate along with our stroller, both didn't count as extra luggage. The bag also can be carry like a backpack, it was light and easy to carry. The Carseat bag also could fit a toddler potty seat from IKEA. So it worked perfectly for us.
786321
It is certified for aircraft use - I have not taken mine on the airplane. The carseat is large and difficult to carry thru an airport, I am also not sure if it will fit in the airplane seat well - so I chose to check the carseat and take my baby as a lap child. It is a FABULOUS carseat for everything else though - we love both of ours!
2265478
What I like about it is that this car seat is slim and doesn't take up much space. The question is are airplanes safer than these car seats?
666453
I flew with a Boulevard 70 CS on Delta and had no problem on either plane (a 757 and a DC9). Car seat was easy to install. feet were a little close to the seat in front of my son (a 14th month old who is in the 97% for size) but he only could kick the seat when it was reclined.
779366
No. I think it would be too large. We also have the lay-n-go mini and it is a fabulous size for the airplane.
123389
As in can you take it for free when you fly? I have flown with both my kids and two of this carseat. They gate check it, so it isn't like the kiddos rode in the seats. They call them lap infants for a reason
946365
I don't think it's really meant for flights. You will probably want something with metal edges and verticies; an ATA case.This case is great for gigs and packing your van up tight and neat.
453952
Yes, just traveled with it in March. Fits perfectly, even under an economy seat.
374785
I gave this to someone as a gift and I did not see it out of the box. Sorry, I don't know if it can accomodate a carseat or not. Try emailing Chicco company.
1442259
Hi! I am sorry. I have never taken this carseat with us while traveling. Although, i can tell you that this seat is on the heavier side.
2127543
This isn't something you use on the airplane. You just use it to carry your carseat to the airplane by tying it to your luggage. You'll need to take it off when you get to the plane so you can stow your luggage and either install or stow your carseat.
1298271
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
1475982
Call the airline and ask them. You can take as cushion, whetehr or not you'd be bale to use the car adapter feature on a plane, I don't know.
1540242
You might want to check with individual airlines as to whether the seat would fit. I only utilize mine in the car.
225639
Yes - I've been using it with my son since the day he was born, we brought him home in the carseat and the stroller combo has been fantastic. I highly recommend them.
1442258
I have traveled with the carseat and alone with a 2-3 yr old, both internationally and domestically. Now, I'm a pretty strong woman, but it's not very joyful carrying this over your back along with carry on bag, stroller, kid, backpack, and or whatever you choose to bring with you. It does not come with the back straps, they have to be purchased separately (I purchased on amazon) and they have about a 6 inch long padding strip (which is very minimally padded). My daughter is 3 now and I have no plans to travel anytime soon, but if I do I'll be checking in the seat, not bringing it on the plane. Now, the seat itself is incredible, it's fits on any airline seat, its comfortable, safe, amazing quality. Although I can't really give a great experience traveling with this seat, I do have to say it is and was a lot easier than when I used to have to travel with a regular carseat. It is also alot easier if you are traveling with an adult companion (I've always traveled alone with toddler with this seat), and can find a way to add a little extra padding to the strap, then you will be golden! Hope this helps!