What carseat is best in an airplane?

B

bearwithmoi

New member
We're taking a long flight with our 2-year-old soon. Our daughter is very tall (over 36 inches) and we travel frequently, always placing her in the Britax Roundabout on the plane (this is our travel carseat). Maybe this isn't the case on all planes or all airlines, but we've found that in the Roundabout, we can't fold-down the tray table so she can't color or do various activities in the seat.

Has anyone used a Radian or other carseat without a large base on the plane and had success with being able to fold down the tray table? Has anyone used the CARES system?
 
ADS
Loves2sing

Loves2sing

New member
We will be taking our Radian on a plane on Thursday. Ask me about it then! I will probably be RF though, if I can fit in in the seat that way.
 
carseatcoach

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants
JennasMommy said:
We will be taking our Radian on a plane on Thursday. Ask me about it then! I will probably be RF though, if I can fit in in the seat that way.
Click to expand...

I have flown with a Roundabout and a Radian: the Radian was much easier, although I didn't RF as my daughter was over the RF-ing weight limits.

Editing to add: we were able to put the tray table down. It was Southwest.
 
Last edited:
CDNTech

CDNTech

Senior Community Member
The Radian is SUPER easy to install FF on an airplane and the tray table folds down all the way perfectly.

I highly doubt it would fit RF on an airline because of it's long front to back profile.

Our Marathon *just* fits RF and the Radian is a couple extra inches longer front to back.
 
H

HappyCarseatTech

New member
I don't know how much she weighs, but if you want another 40# seat, you cant beat the Evenflo Chase for flying convienience. It works perfectly in the plane, tray table down, and I strap it to a 14$ luggage roller from Walmart, strap DD in, and roll it through the airport - and on big planes, even right to the seat (then store the roller overhead). For 60$ - you can't go wrong unless she is close to 40#'s.
 

Car-Seat.Org Facebook Group

Find us on Facebook Here

Sponsors

CarseatBlog
Britax Child Safety
Graco Baby
Nuna Baby

Forum statistics

Threads
219,659
Messages
2,196,907
Members
13,531
Latest member
jillianrose109

You must read your carseat and vehicle owner’s manual and understand any relevant state laws. These are the rules you must follow to restrain your children safely. All opinions at Car-Seat.Org are those of the individual author for informational purposes only, and do not necessarily reflect any policy or position of Carseat Media LLC. Car-Seat.Org makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. If you are unsure about information provided to you, please visit a local certified technician. Before posting or using our website you must read and agree to our TERMS.

Graco is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Britax is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Nuna Baby is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org!

Please  Support Car-Seat.Org  with your purchases of infant, convertible, combination and boosters seats from our premier sponsors above.
Shop travel systems, strollers and baby gear from Britax, Chicco, Clek, Combi, Evenflo, First Years, Graco, Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Safety 1st, Diono & more! ©2001-2022 Carseat Media LLC

Top