Minniemouse
Senior Community Member
We are contemplating a trip to Orlando in December and I was putzing on Southwest's site and came aross this (halfway down the page)
Baby On Board
Information You Should Know When Flying With Your Infant or Toddler
The bolding is mine.. I'm concerned about this. Does this mean that they consider a combination seat a booster and that the only combination seat they will accept is the Century Breverra?
Bethany is too tall to fit into any kind of harnessed seat other than a Husky/Regent, so I'm not overly concerned about us flying, but if that wording is confusing to me... I can't imagine what it sounds like to other parents!
Any commentary or ideas how to help them make the passage clearer?
Baby On Board
Information You Should Know When Flying With Your Infant or Toddler
Approved Child Restraint Devices
Convertible-type car seats designed for forward or backward installation in a forward-facing aircraft seat:
Many of these carry the FMVSS.213 insignia and/or language indicating that they are "approved for use in motor vehicles and on aircraft."
Any CRD manufactured between January 1, 1961 and February 25, 1985, must have the following label: "This child restraint device conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards."
Any CRD manufactured since February 26, 1985, must have both of the following labels in red lettering: "This child restraint device conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards" and "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft."
Harness-type devices approved by the FAA:
At this time, the FAA has approved only the AmSafe Aviation CARES, which is appropriate for children weighing between 22 and 44 pounds.
The AmSafe Aviation CARES must have a label indicating "FAA Approved in Accordance with 14CFR 21.305(d), Approved for Aircraft Use Only."
Century Breverra Approved Booster Seat:
The Century Breverra Booster Seat has a high back with shoulder straps and a five-point attach shield, which can be properly installed for aviation applications.
At this time, only the Century Breverra Booster Seat bearing a red FMVSS.213 safety label that reads "approved for use in motor vehicles and on aircraft" may be used on Southwest Airlines flights.
NOTE: No other booster seats may be used during any phase of flight, even if they bear approval labels
The bolding is mine.. I'm concerned about this. Does this mean that they consider a combination seat a booster and that the only combination seat they will accept is the Century Breverra?
Bethany is too tall to fit into any kind of harnessed seat other than a Husky/Regent, so I'm not overly concerned about us flying, but if that wording is confusing to me... I can't imagine what it sounds like to other parents!
Any commentary or ideas how to help them make the passage clearer?