Does this seat work on an airplane? We're considering the Britax, but first we need to know from parents with experience if it can be used on airplanes.Thanks in advance for anyone who can help. Does this seat work on an airplane? We're considering the Britax, but first we need to know from parents with experience if it can be used on airplanes.Thanks in advance for anyone... » Read More Does this seat work on an airplane? We're considering the Britax, but first we need to know from parents with experience if it can be used on airplanes.Thanks in advance for anyone who can help. « Show Less
338274
I posted pics on my profile and under the product page of the install rearfacing in an airplane.
338275
Yes it does. We've used it several times on Delta and even Spirit Air (they have VERY small seats). We did use it front-facing. I don't know how it would do back-facing.
338276
Have to warn you that using a car seat rear-facing is difficult on long flights when the person in front of you wants to recline their seat. When we've flown, we've had to have the seat rear-facing and had trouble with both the aircraft crew and the person in front of us. Many of the aircraft crew were not used to seeing a rear-facing seat since most people don't buy their infants a ticket when they're under 2 (it was a long flight, so we bought our son his own seat). Then, the person in front of us couldn't recline his seat because the car seat got in the way and the got upset. These problems are not unique to the Britax but are problems with using any rear-facing car seat on flights. Have to warn you that using a car seat rear-facing is difficult on long flights when the person in front of you wants to recline their seat. When we've flown, we've had to have the seat rear-facing and had trouble with both the aircraft crew and the person in front of us. Many of the aircraft crew were not used to seeing a rear-facing seat since most people don't buy their infants a ticket when they're under 2 (it was a long flight, so we bought our son his own seat). Then, the person in front of us couldn't recline his seat because the car seat got in the way and the got upset. These... » Read More Have to warn you that using a car seat rear-facing is difficult on long flights when the person in front of you wants to recline their seat. When we've flown, we've had to have the seat rear-facing and had trouble with both the aircraft crew and the person in front of us. Many of the aircraft crew were not used to seeing a rear-facing seat since most people don't buy their infants a ticket when they're under 2 (it was a long flight, so we bought our son his own seat). Then, the person in front of us couldn't recline his seat because the car seat got in the way and the got upset. These problems are not unique to the Britax but are problems with using any rear-facing car seat on flights. « Show Less
665991
Yes. This is from the manual "This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U. S. And Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved child seat for use in aircraft and fits properly on the aircraft seat. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling." I have not used mine on a plane, but it recommends installing it in a window seat position and if the seatbelt on the plane is too short, the attendant should be able to provide an extender. Also, if the lap belts are inflatable (never have seen that) they are not compatible with his child seat. Hope this helps!
2214439
Hi Judith, its a pretty big seat. We have always checked in our car seat at the counter. In the past, we tried lugging a car seat (Britax Marathon and its about the same size as this seat) and installing it on the economy air plane seat once and will not do it again. It's too much of a hassle. It was such a tight fit that the person in the front of my child's seat can't recline. I ended up holding my child's leg the whole flight so she couldn't kick the seat in front of her.
1329161
There isn't a reason you couldn't put it in any seat: its flexibility and the size of the buckle open make it universal. However, the Summer Infant brand also works in different seats, and it doesn't shift around as much. This Britax model has two layers of fabric that shift around a lot. As long as the waterproof (black) side is under kiddo's bottom, it's not a functional problem. I just don't like readjusting it all the time. The SI model has a soft layer on top that is quilted to the waterproofing layer, so it doesn't shift around at all.
1757109
No, this booster seat is not allowed on airplanes. This booster seat needs a 3 point harness (ie, chest belt), and since airplanes only have a lap belt - it is not safe nor allowed. You can use it once at your destination inside your rented vehicle, given they have a chest belt available.
2019575
It did not work with my Britax Boulevard. The end pieces of the strap are too large to fit through the bars on the back of the car seat. For my next plane trip I am going to buy one of the inexpensive fold-up wheeled "carts" to transport it. (Britax makes one specifically for the car seat, but they're expensive.)
371007
I'm sorry but I'm not sure if it would fit on a plane. It's pretty big, I would like to say yes, but I'm not 100% sure. I think it would be "cutting it close" due to it's size. Sorry, I couldn't be more help.
1170421
I used it with my 3 year old on AirTran, but that was 4 years ago. She hated the feel because it was so different from her carseat and she was not used to it. She was comfortable and found asleep on the 6 hour flight. Good luck and God bless.
2239681
I have not taken it on an airplane--only in car and RV. I think it would be ok as it is pretty flexible. You can try contacting and airline and asking them about the verticle space under their seats. If flying with your pet is your primary use of it then one of the lower ones might work better. I wanted it for the car and to have my cat be able to sit upright and it is good for that. Good luck!
2200607
I believe it did say you can take it on a airline...depending which one. The size I got (large) will not fit under the seat. Hope this helps.
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
1329160
I have a few and have used them in Britax and Peg-Perego convertible car seats, Chicco infant car seat, a swing and a high chair and it worked fine in all. Believe it would work in most (if not all) car seats.
610788
Do you mean as an overlay trainer seat or an actual potty? I don't know how you would even have enough room on a plane to use this as a potty - maybe in first class I guess. It would definitely be sufficient to sit securely on top of the existing bathroom seat on a plane.
512835
I havr a Britax Frontier and no it does not work with it. The arms on the carseat hinder it rather than support it. It doesn't sit properly on them. I was bummed when I got it and it didn't work.
1822175
I called Britax and specifically asked about our carseat as I didn't see it listed and they were very helpful in telling me it worked. I bet it's compatible, but you could double check with Britax!
2125198
I don't know how diligent the airlines about measuring the child??!!! If it fits otherwise and makes you feel better, maybe try. I don't know when each airline allows a child to use the regular seat belt. Check out the airlines site or call!!
2214581
My only concern might be is that the seat does not cover the entire cushion of an airplane seat. They make a larger version, look at the dimensions on the website. But, otherwise, I do not see why it would not work.