With all the new rules when flying....?

Question

I will be flying with my mom & 2 sons (1 year old & 3 month old), in October. My ticket & mom's ticket are paid. The boys are free.

My question is, can I bring a pack n play & check it, without being charged for extra baggage?

I will be bringing their carseats & I know those are free.

We will be flying Delta. Thanks for your answers!

Answer 1

http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/b...

i know how you feel with the airlines on the phone it took forever to explain to them i was ok to fly bc im pregnant. I was there with an ok by my doctor. good luck

Answer 2

If children are traveling for free, they don’t have a baggage allowance. So any baggage for the child counts as part of the adult's baggage allowance.

http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/b...

If you do not want to pay for the pack n play, you will have to use it as either your moms or your checked luggage allowance. Your other option is to purchase tickets for your children so they will each be allowed a baggage allowance.

Since you are planning to hold your children as lap-children, try to book a bulkhead (front) seat where you will have more room, and at least one bassinet. Bassinets are limited, and not available on every flight. If the bassinet is available (they can only be used in bulkhead seats) it will attach to the front wall for you to put your child in (however you can not use this during taxi, take-offs, landings, or turbulence).

This is not the safest way for children to fly and the airlines recommend children under 40lbs have their own seat with a child safety device - a CRS (Child Restraint System) - because it is safe for the child (especially during turbulence), makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, will help your child sleep, and gives both of you the opportunity to relax a bit. A CRS is a hard-backed child or infant or child safety seat that is approved by the government for use in both motor vehicles and aircraft.

In order to be certified for use on an airplane, the car seat has to met the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Check the labels on the side of your car restraint for a sticker (words will be printed in red) for verification that your seat is safe for airplane use. Almost all car seats pass this requirement.

http://www.delta.com/planning_reservatio...

Here is a picture of what the sticker looks like: http://jamiehassen79.angelfire.com/flyin...

There is also a new device that is approved by the FAA for airline use ONLY. It is called CARES (Child Aviation Restraint System) and costs $75. It weighs 1 pound, is certified for all phases of flight (taxiing, take off, turbulence and landing), adjusts to fit ALL size airplane seats, and is approved for kids 22–44 lbs. http://www.kidsflysafe.com/

If you haven't booked a separate seat for your children, be nice on check-in and see if they can "block" the seats next to you. They will then only use them if they absolutely need it - giving you free seats!

http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/b...

You can take a stroller and gate check it (you can also do this with you car seats if you choose not to use them onboard.). It will not count towards your checked luggage. This means that you will be able to use it all the way up until the time that you board, and one of the handlers will take it from you at your departure gate, tag it, and put it in a special compartment for you. When you exit the plane, it will be waiting for you at the door as well.

http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/b...

I've been flying internationally and domestically with my children since they were each 2 months (now 8&6, and 6 months). At least three trips a year are the children and I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. In addition to that, we do another 8-10 international and domestic flights a year as a family. I have never had any problems with my children on any of the flights.

I wrote a small article about flying with children that goes in-depth, giving security rules and regulations for the US, EU, UK, and Australia, and offering tips and tricks for the travel, etc. http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/f...

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.