If you have young children and you've gone traveling with them in the past, then you no doubt already know just how difficult it can be. Not only does it involve a considerable amount of extra luggage, but of course your kids certainly won't be volunteering to carry any of it. This is why it's so crucial to keep everything light weight wherever possible. The same thing applies to strollers if your kids are still riding in them. Let's face it, you don't want to be rushing about in an Airport carrying luggage and trying to hold on to your kids at the same time, and that's why you should definitely take your stroller with you, but of course you need to have a lightweight stroller such as an umbrella fold stroller.
As I myself have discovered in the past, the vast majority of airlines don't really provide much information about their procedures regarding strollers. In order to avoid any last minute upsets and confusion, here are a few tips which should be able to help you when it's time for boarding and disembarking.
First of all, yes, you can bring your stroller right up to the plane. You don't need to check it with your luggage, but they will tag it for you at check-in. During the security check, you'll probably have to send your stroller through the x-ray machine.
Fortunately, you're allowed to wheel your stroller all the way to the entrance of the plane but of course you cannot take it on board, simply because there isn't really enough to space to store it apart from the overhead lockers, but then again, storing it in one of those is by all accounts quite dangerous.
The importance of taking a lightweight stroller with you when you fly with babies simply cannot be stressed enough. In fact, you may want to consider an umbrella fold stroller or even one of the other lightweight strollers in the Maclaren Buggy range.
Most important of all, you need to steer clear of strollers which are full of different attachments and gadgets. After all, the main idea is to have a stroller which is lightweight, strong, and easy to store. As such, you don't want a lightweight stroller which requires you to remove certain parts before you can fold it up for transit. For this reason, you should really avoid the three wheelers and those designed for rugged terrain
Over and above needing to be lightweight, your stroller should also be extremely durable, and once again, an umbrella fold stroller is an outstanding choice. Forget what you've seen or read about airport baggage handlers, because you can be rest assured they don't treat luggage with much respect. Let's face it, you don't want to hand over your lovely new stroller, only to get it back all bent and buckled.
When your plane lands, it's important that you don't get off the plane immediately and head out to pick up your luggage. Chances are your stroller won't be there. Ask your flight attendant where you can find the strollers. Most likely, this will be right outside the jetway.
Lastly, you'll want to check specifics with the airline you're traveling with beforehand. Any specific rules, regulations and procedures that they implement will be necessary to understand before flying. For instance, some airlines have different rules for stroller handling when dealing with a connecting flight. Little things like this can make for a more confusing trip if not prepared for, so be prepared.
Providing you follow these few tips you'll be doing all you can to avoid confusion, upsets, and a huge amount of unnecessary stress. Above all, just make sure that you take a light weight stroller because it's by far the best choice when it comes to security checks, storage, and even when you check-in. - 31376
As I myself have discovered in the past, the vast majority of airlines don't really provide much information about their procedures regarding strollers. In order to avoid any last minute upsets and confusion, here are a few tips which should be able to help you when it's time for boarding and disembarking.
First of all, yes, you can bring your stroller right up to the plane. You don't need to check it with your luggage, but they will tag it for you at check-in. During the security check, you'll probably have to send your stroller through the x-ray machine.
Fortunately, you're allowed to wheel your stroller all the way to the entrance of the plane but of course you cannot take it on board, simply because there isn't really enough to space to store it apart from the overhead lockers, but then again, storing it in one of those is by all accounts quite dangerous.
The importance of taking a lightweight stroller with you when you fly with babies simply cannot be stressed enough. In fact, you may want to consider an umbrella fold stroller or even one of the other lightweight strollers in the Maclaren Buggy range.
Most important of all, you need to steer clear of strollers which are full of different attachments and gadgets. After all, the main idea is to have a stroller which is lightweight, strong, and easy to store. As such, you don't want a lightweight stroller which requires you to remove certain parts before you can fold it up for transit. For this reason, you should really avoid the three wheelers and those designed for rugged terrain
Over and above needing to be lightweight, your stroller should also be extremely durable, and once again, an umbrella fold stroller is an outstanding choice. Forget what you've seen or read about airport baggage handlers, because you can be rest assured they don't treat luggage with much respect. Let's face it, you don't want to hand over your lovely new stroller, only to get it back all bent and buckled.
When your plane lands, it's important that you don't get off the plane immediately and head out to pick up your luggage. Chances are your stroller won't be there. Ask your flight attendant where you can find the strollers. Most likely, this will be right outside the jetway.
Lastly, you'll want to check specifics with the airline you're traveling with beforehand. Any specific rules, regulations and procedures that they implement will be necessary to understand before flying. For instance, some airlines have different rules for stroller handling when dealing with a connecting flight. Little things like this can make for a more confusing trip if not prepared for, so be prepared.
Providing you follow these few tips you'll be doing all you can to avoid confusion, upsets, and a huge amount of unnecessary stress. Above all, just make sure that you take a light weight stroller because it's by far the best choice when it comes to security checks, storage, and even when you check-in. - 31376
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