Anyone used the Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat on an airplane? We were wondering if anyone has any expeirence with this car seat on an airplane?
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I know this is late to the discussion, but it will help someone in the future. We traveled with that car seat and had no problems. It was difficult to get through security because they had to hand search it, and carrying a car seat onto the plane was bothersome, but the added safety is well worth it. Had no problems getting the car seat to fit once on the plane. Strapped my son in and he slept the either flight.
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I did not, but would have if my neighbor hadn't given me their infant Chicco carrier to use. The Britax is a fantastic seat!!! I love it! Very safe & secure! I highly recommend this car seat!
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Yes, we flew with it installed in Delta economy. I recommend asking for a seat belt extender as soon as you board to help with installation because it makes it much easier and this way you don't run the risk of the belt buckle being in a spot you can't reach when it comes time to detach the seat. It's a possibility with this seat or any big seat. It happened to us with a big Britax seat and airplane maintenance had to come help us get it out. This is a big seat and there is some hassle involved just with carrying the thing and getting it in place. All things told, though, we choose to do it for safety. Yes, we flew with it installed in Delta economy. I recommend asking for a seat belt extender as soon as you board to help with installation because it makes it much easier and this way you don't run the risk of the belt buckle being in a spot you can't reach when it comes time to detach the seat. It's a possibility with this seat or any big seat. It happened to us with a big Britax seat and airplane maintenance had to come help us get it out. This is a big seat and there is some hassle involved just with carrying the thing and getting it in place. All things told, though, we choose to do it... » Read More Yes, we flew with it installed in Delta economy. I recommend asking for a seat belt extender as soon as you board to help with installation because it makes it much easier and this way you don't run the risk of the belt buckle being in a spot you can't reach when it comes time to detach the seat. It's a possibility with this seat or any big seat. It happened to us with a big Britax seat and airplane maintenance had to come help us get it out. This is a big seat and there is some hassle involved just with carrying the thing and getting it in place. All things told, though, we choose to do it for safety. « Show Less
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From Diono's Web site: "Angle Adjuster: Use only with rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats. Angle Adjuster positions rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats at a more upright angle for older children and can add up to 4" more room behind the front seats for more front leg room. The dense foam construction adds firm, lateral support for increased stability. Angle Adjuster fits all Diono Convertible car seats and is LATCH compatible. For use only with rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats and with a child who has complete head control and can sit up unassisted. Crash tested. The Diono Angle Adjuster is also compatible with our new line of Convertible Seats (Rainier, Pacifica and Olympia)" From Diono's Web site: "Angle Adjuster: Use only with rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats. Angle Adjuster positions rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats at a more upright angle for older children and can add up to 4" more room behind the front seats for more front leg room. The dense foam construction adds firm, lateral support for increased stability. Angle Adjuster fits all Diono Convertible car seats and is LATCH compatible. For use only with rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats and with a child who has complete head control and can sit up unassisted. Crash tested.... » Read More From Diono's Web site: "Angle Adjuster: Use only with rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats. Angle Adjuster positions rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats at a more upright angle for older children and can add up to 4" more room behind the front seats for more front leg room. The dense foam construction adds firm, lateral support for increased stability. Angle Adjuster fits all Diono Convertible car seats and is LATCH compatible. For use only with rear-facing Diono Convertible car seats and with a child who has complete head control and can sit up unassisted. Crash tested. The Diono Angle Adjuster is also compatible with our new line of Convertible Seats (Rainier, Pacifica and Olympia)" « Show Less
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The Safety 1st Guide 65 fit well on even tiny airplanes. Even if the carseat is a bit wider than the airplane seat, you will be the only one next to the carseat (since carseats need to be next to the window), so you can raise the armrest if need be.
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We moved our son into this seat when he was 6 week sold and weighing in at 12lbs, we used the "snuzller" also and he fits like a gem. He seems 10 times more comfortable in this seat than he did in his Chicco KeyFit. My husband is a firefighter and I'm an ER nurse and we swear this is the most secure car seat we have ever seen come out of some serious accidents, the children are for the most part untouched. The sad thing is I'm sure our son will outgrow it way before the typical growth period. The good thing is Britax makes a great step up seat and booster seat.
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Yes, my husband and I had the same one. Even though it's an Eddie Bauer it's a safety first seat. Eddie Bauer just made the color scheme. It's a way for them to make more money using a big name.
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I looked at the Safety 1st Alpha Omega, but wasn't all that impressed with the comparative build quality. Also, the amazon reviews for it weren't as good when I was researching. The portability of the Diono also swayed me.
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Sorry, but have never used the seat in an airplane, strictly Prius in the back seat. Seat IS heave and would not want to carry through an airport but if I had no other choice I would.
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Different airlines have different rules with car seats. You will to check with them. I will say that I would NOT travel with this car seat. It is really heavy and bulky and difficult to transport/carry. We actually bought a lighter, more manageable car seat for travel in Europe.
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this is a very heavy car seat. there is no way you can carry this around an airport. when we went on an airplane we used CARES Child Aviation Restraint System. this worked very well for us
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Yes, I have used it on a flight. It even fit snugly and perfectly between the seat in front and the seat it was placed on, during my United flight. Seemed very secure even before I attached the lap belt to it. Infant slept in the carseat for the entire flight :-)
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I have the Alpha Omega from Costco and agree with what Keri said. The carseat does fit in the seat, but you'll definitely want to remove the cup holder, raise the arms, and maybe buy the person in the seat in front of your little one a drink, because they'll be getting kicked the entire flight.
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I have a safety first car seat. The snap n go itself is light and compact. I just think there have to be better ones out there. Now I either use the baby bjorn or my carriage!
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I have used this seat on several long distance flights and yes, it does fit. Airlines don't seem to like car seats placed in aisle seats unless the entire row consists of "family" (related to or traveling together). The side impact cushions do crowd ever so slightly into the next seat--really a non-issue for most though, especially if next to a family member. I am 6'4" and about 220lbs . . . I am a little aware of the impact cushions, but not anywhere near as inconvenienced as I am by the airlines' reduction in leg room---but I digress. Truthfully, if it keeps my daughter safer, I would endure anything . . . but this is really not an issue with this car seat . . . and if you can place this car seat in a window seat and you sit next to it, it is a non-issue.
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Check out the Cosco Scenera. It's super lightweight. The only issue I've found using it on the plane is that you have to be in the bulkhead seats to rear-face it but other than that it's a great, cheap, lightweight seat. I think it weighs about 8 or 9 lbs and depending on the version you get it's between $40 and $60 so you can't get cheaper.
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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!