Is there any special way that a car seat must be packed for flight?

Question

I have a car seat for my two year old that I have to take on vacation with us. It's kinda big so I'd like to check it...does it have to wrapped up or anything? Or can I just give it to them as is.

Flying Air Canada

Answer 1

in the flight the fixed weight only allowed please check what is weight of your seats

Answer 2

No special way to pack them, but it is best if you do not ever check a car seat as luggage. Since you had to buy a seat for your 2 year old anyways, and you are taking the car seat to use at your destination, and airlines charge hugely for luggage, you might as well take it on the plane and use it on the plane

You aren't required to, but its a really good idea to take one. Kids do better when they have their seat on the plane, same as in the car. They are less likely to want to run around and such since they are used to being put in a car seat whenever traveling.  And believe it are not, they are safer. Should turbulence happen, they are less likely to be injured or scared.

Another thing to consider: will you be doing any traveling by car once you get to your destination? Then you will need the car seat anyway, or you will have to purchase one when you get there. Do not rely on a car seat from a rental company! Its dangerous. Car seats expire 6 years after the date of manufacture, and are not safe if not taken care of properly. It must never have been in a wreck, never dropped, include all the original pieces and manual, and be installed correctly, something the rental staff will not help you with. On that note, remember too, that it is better NOT to check car seats as luggage. Think of how your luggage gets banged around - well, if your car seat gets banged around, it is no longer safe to use. A car seat is only made to withstand being dropped/in an accident once! And if it gets dropped and you don't know about it, you unwittingly put your child in danger. Better all around to take the seat on the plane.

And the airline is very unlikely to replace the seat if they do damage it. Just check to make sure that your car seat is FAA approved for aircraft use, should say so somewhere on a label on the seat.

Also - if you are planning on ever having a baby as a lap baby, you should know the truth of what can really happen, check the links below. Flight attendants refer to lap babies as MISSILES!!!! That's right, b/c missiles is what they become when there is heavy turbulence or other problems or rough flights. They give the count as "127 pax (passengers) and 3 missiles". Is a missile what you want your baby to be?

Answer 3

I'm pretty sure you have to buy a ticket for the child if you plan on bringing a carseat on board. Thats what I had to do 2 years ago with my younger sister on air canada.

Answer 4

I flew back from the USA today with a car seat. I simply handed it in at the Check In desk without any packaging both in the UK two weeks ago and again today in the USA. I would recommend that you put a luggage tag or label on it with your details on though.

Answer 5

It does not have to be wrapped up, but I would highly recommend it. Things spill on and destroy checked airline items all the time! I've seen airline customers wrap car seats in garbage bags or recycling bags.