If you often need to travel with your children, especially if you don’t have much space to place a baby stroller in public transportation, then parents may want to choose a folding baby stroller. With questions like what kind of baby stroller is needed to take on board the plane, the editor shares some experience in using baby strollers so that parents can quickly become familiar with this "unfamiliar" thing called baby strollers.
According to civil aviation regulations, each baby can bring a weight-free stroller, and they can check it in at the door of the aircraft cabin and collect it at the baggage check-in area after getting off the plane, so that the mother can push the baby all the way to the plane and wait in the departure hall While waiting, the child can sleep in it by himself without traveling. Parents should be worried if the stroller cannot be pushed directly onto the plane. If it is transported, it will be lost or crushed by the cargo. If you just bring it on the plane, you can ask the flight attendant to pick it up. You will also need to ask for it when you get off the plane. They helped to get it, which was really not very convenient. If you can carry it directly, not only do you not have to worry about losing it, but you can also take it directly after the plane lands, without having to stand around and wait for the flight attendant to walk to the cart.
How big a stroller can I take on a plane?
Foldable strollers can be brought into the aircraft cabin, but each passenger can only carry one at a time. Airlines stipulate that strollers can be checked in during check-in, but there are restrictions on the size of the stroller, which is 100*40*30 cm. No matter what type of stroller it is, you can take it on the plane. This means that the stroller can be pushed to the security check and handed over to the ground staff at the boarding gate, and then they can put it in the cargo hold or elsewhere on the plane. Abroad, you can pick up the stroller at the door of the warehouse when you get off the plane. This is actually quite convenient. As long as the stroller is lightweight and meets the airline's requirements, it can be taken on the plane. If the stroller is too heavy, Even if the size exceeds airline requirements, a foldable stroller makes it easier to pack and check in.
Standards for carrying strollers on airplanes
1. The stroller must be foldable and cannot be too large;
2. The stroller can be carried directly on the plane as long as the stroller is folded and meets the dimensions of carry-on luggage (20*40*55CM). If the stroller exceeds the size, it can only be checked in;
3. The baby weighs less than 11kg or 20lb, and the baby is no more than 6 months old and no more than 20 pounds.
4. If the stroller exceeds the carry-on size, there are three situations:
First, the cart is huge and can only be checked in when changing boarding passes;
Second, hand it to the staff at the boarding gate. Depending on the situation, you can take it directly when you get off the plane;
Third, they can check some items for you and pick them up at the baggage claim area when you arrive at your destination.
Airlines in different regions have different requirements.
What should you pay attention to when taking a stroller on a plane?
If the stroller is checked in, parents can continue to use the stroller until they reach the aircraft door or the ladder. What should I pay attention to when bringing a stroller on a plane? Strollers are generally not allowed into the cabin, but parents can push the stroller to the cabin door and the flight attendant will take it away. The procedures vary from airline to airline. Some will put your checked luggage on your luggage when checking in. If you are worried about the car getting dirty, prepare a larger plastic bag and put it on before taking it away. Some airlines will prepare plastic bags, so it’s better to prepare a plastic bag yourself just in case.
In addition, there are also requirements for the size of the stroller. Airlines have specific size requirements. If it is within the size, it can be pushed to the check-in gate and handed to the flight attendant. If it exceeds the size, it can be checked. If it is a stroller that is split into two pieces, remember to emphasize it to the staff. Parents need to check relevant information about flying before taking a flight. Regarding the requirements for taking a stroller on the plane, such as size requirements and how to operate the check-in procedure, knowing the relevant airline treaties can avoid boarding delays. Condition.
Can I push a stroller on a plane?
Strollers are not allowed on the plane. If you bring your own stroller, you need to check it in and cannot take it on the plane. According to civil aviation regulations, each baby can bring a weight-free stroller. They can also check it in at the door of the cabin and pick it up at the baggage check-in area after getting off the plane. Or parents can choose a lightweight stroller and fold it themselves. Pack and get on the plane and place the packed stroller. The flight attendants will naturally reserve seats for mothers. It is best to choose a seat by the window or the aisle. Do not choose a seat in the middle of the two seats. Mothers with babies will have to breastfeed and change diapers for their babies, which will disturb others and is inconvenient for themselves. If you encounter a middle seat, you can discuss with other passengers to change seats. Generally, flight attendants will make arrangements for mothers with babies in advance, and mothers can put forward their own reasonable requests.
