Has anyone tried to use the freerider to get through the airport. How easy is it to collapse and carry on the plane? Is this even possible? Thanks.
1637306
Did not try but attached to the bob the scooter folds up easily. You just push a little lock and then you can lift the scooter up towards handle. Rubber cord holds it up.
1637307
You would have to gate check it. It's easy to fold up but kindof a hassle to store. It just has a cord that holds it to the handle of your stroller. It has to be removed when the stroller is folded.
2177240
My wife, 2kids (ages 3 and 7 months at the time) flew from TX to CA in June of 2012. We were very glad to have the stroller. It kept both kids contained when needed and was easy when she needed to get down. The plane ride was no more difficult than taking a single stroller. If renting a car you do need to get a SUV or a car with a full size trunk.
2250157
I think so. My rollator is 4-wheeled (Dana Douglas Nexus) and goes into the carry bag easily. However, we practiced this at home several times before going to the airport! David Cass, Edmonton, AB
1147547
I'm not certain what you mean. If you mean is it legal to carry electronic items like this onto a plane, I have no idea, since those rules change constantly now. You'd have to call or email the airline and ask for their list of "no-fly" items. (If you can't bring a small bottle of shampoo or hand lotion on flights now, I honestly have no idea how to judge what they will deem as against the rules anymore.) If you are wanting to know if it's a good travel size, it is. It folds neatly and doesn't take a ton of space in your bag. It works well and I've had no problems with mine. I use it a few times a week and have had it for awhile now. I hope that helps.
1841111
I have never flown with it, but I have escorted my (minor) son through TSA/security with it many times, and never had a problem. I am always approached at the gate by attendants ready to load it for me (until they find out I am escorting only), so I assume that means it's ok. :)
1925731
I crashed mine and hot glued it together and it worked fine for awhile. You really have to fly these in a open field. Over my years I always was impatient and was always the same outcome crashed planes!! I make a pledge no more flying around trees and houses!! GL
1188255
yes you can smash it down. I've flown on Lufthansa many times with it. also delta but I don't recommend delta because they are easy more expensive and you basically have to have the dog on top of your feet because nothing fits under their seats sure to the tv boxes.I fly internationally with my dog on Lufthansa every few months the past 3 years with no problems.
92597
I have not tried this. When I used it on a long trip, I packed it in my rolling duffle bag. However, I would not expect to put mine under the seat, I would expect to put it in the overhead at a minimum. Sorry I can't answer directly.
214609
I'm not sure what you mean. Purchased this for my husband. Has used it a few times and works perfectly for traveling by plane. No complaints for the price.
110442
I'm just stumbling upon this now. I have flown with my rabbit on United on 14 flights. Only one flights attendant (on the last flight we were on) gave me a hard time. I just had to switch from the single seat side to the double seat side. On the regional jets (all the flights we've been on), it's tight, but it fits if you tip it a bit to get it in. You won't have much room at your feet. I'm traveling with her again next month and I'm a little nervous because of my last flight experience and also the recent crackdowns on carry-on bag rules.
1169920
We flew with it to Disney in May of this year. We took it through security and they checked it at the gate. We did have to take the kids and everything out of it to go through security. They even wiped it down and checked it for substances, but we got it through no problem. Actually it was a benefit to us since it was so wide we got to go through the wheelchair line!
477163
I have this plane and it is great. Full function of aielerons and flaps if you want them. I'm an intermediate flyer and had no trouble handling it.
419515
Yes. When I went through security, they hand checked it for me instead of me passing it through the machine. Also, the flight attendants didn't seem to care that I had it strapped to the back of the seat, or that I took it off and placed in overhead. (I flew Delta, and tried both ways.) Just make sure to call your airline ahead of time and TRIPLE check that you can fly with the car seat in the seat and NOT gate checked. Have fun!
511527
never taken it traveling overseas or anywhere but from house to house. Bot I did see it for the first time at an airport where are child was pulling it to board a plane. That is how I found out about heys luggage. I ask your mother where she had bought it and she's the one that told me that it was heys luggage online. Its very sturdy. And we found that it travels pretty good from house to house and my two year old can easily pull it. We are really happy with it.
1488444
Yes this plane is outstanding for a begginer, That was the reason I bought it. I have tried 2 other begginer planes that cost more money and have not lasted half as long. I have crashed a few times and had to use some foam glue(not super glue) to get the plane back to flying but nothing major that needed me to buy replacment parts for the plane. I have nose dived into the ground, hit a fence a few times even hit a tree and the plane is still flying great. The controller is simple and will not confuse a new flyer, the gyro system in the plane is great and will keep the plane level while flying. Hope this answered your question and if you have more feel free to ask VR James
600451
The easiest way is to put the chair face forward and pass the airline safety belt through the slots on the back of the chair. The chair is quite light and compact. I was traveling overseas alone with my one-year old, and was able to carry both the baby and the chair (and a diaper bag, and a backpack and a stroller) I still keep this chair for future flights.
81900
How did you secure the car seat to the airplane seat? That was another big problem of mine. You said, "one of e harness solutions." I only know of one that's FAA approved for takeoff and landing. What ones do you know of?