Question Frontier on Airplane???

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nlmom

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• Aug 9, 2008

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Just wondering if anyone has first hand experience. I know it is FAA approved, but it's always great to read a first hand account. It's not about the purchase. We already have the frontier and love it. My ds is 2 (will be 3 in the fall), but is 39lbs and about 39". We have an upcoming trip, and are taking the seat with us. Would love for ds to use it on the plane for safety and familiarity. It just seems so large that I'm a little concerned. Hence, looking for the first hand confirmation. TIA

 

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nlmom

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• Aug 11, 2008

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nlmom

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• Aug 18, 2008

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mamabear

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• Aug 18, 2008

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Hmmmm...I've only flown with our Roundabout and Marathon.
Well, I'm pretty sure it will fit width wise in the airplane seat.The person next to him may be a tad squished, you may not be able to put the plane's seat armrest down.Depending on what airline you fly and what type of plane it is will make the seat width vary. The Frontier is approx 19" wide, and most airline seats are 17"-18" roughly.you can view a chart here and find your airline.
Also,I just think it's really heavy to lug through the airport. Maybe someone could chime in if it will fit on a Gogo kidzTravelmate or similar??

 

Citrine

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• Aug 18, 2008

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You could always buy another car seat. We bought the Nautilus just for our trip. That is FAA aproved and it is pretty light weight.

 

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nlmom

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• Aug 19, 2008

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mamabear said:

Hmmmm...I've only flown with our Roundabout and Marathon.
Well, I'm pretty sure it will fit width wise in the airplane seat.The person next to him may be a tad squished, you may not be able to put the plane's seat armrest down.Depending on what airline you fly and what type of plane it is will make the seat width vary. The Frontier is approx 19" wide, and most airline seats are 17"-18" roughly.you can view a chart here and find your airline.
Also,I just think it's really heavy to lug through the airport. Maybe someone could chime in if it will fit on a Gogo kidzTravelmate or similar??

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Thanks for your response. I'm not worried about lugging it around... that will be dh's job lol I had previously called the airline (West Jet) and we will be flying on a boeing. The seat size is 17"... and the frontier 19" hence why I have some doubts. But i can't see it being aircraft approved if it won't fit. It would just be nice to hear that someone else has successfully used it. Just don't want to board the aircraft to find it doesn't fit.

 

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nlmom

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• Aug 19, 2008

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2 blueberry eye girls said:

You could always buy another car seat. We bought the Nautilus just for our trip. That is FAA aproved and it is pretty light weight.

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I'm Canadian... I haven't seen the nautilus for sale here yet. The frontier became available earlier this summer. I had to special order to get it in. I love it! It is suppose to be FAA approved... once again.. I'm just looking for a first hand account.

 

mamabear

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• Aug 19, 2008

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nlmom said:

The seat size is 17"... and the frontier 19" hence why I have some doubts. But i can't see it being aircraft approved if it won't fit. It would just be nice to hear that someone else has successfully used it. Just don't want to board the aircraft to find it doesn't fit.

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Just because the Frontier is wider than the seat doesn't necessarily mean it won't fit. The middle person may have less room, and the armrest will have to be up, but it should still fit. I think there are a good number of passengers who's rear ends are wider than 17" too

 

CDNTech

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• Aug 19, 2008

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The Marathon is the same width as the Frontier (at their outside measurements next to the thighs/hips).

I was able to install a Marathon and *just* lower the armrest on an Air Canada flight (3 seats on each side of the aisle)... so I'm thinking you should be able to install a Frontier.

We also have a Radian and fly with that (I that seat for flying)... so I won't ever be testing out the Frontier on a plane.

 

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nlmom

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• Dec 2, 2008

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Just wanted to provide an update! We successfully used the frontier on west jet in September. West Jet gave us absolutely no grief about using the seat what so ever... they were fantastic. It was a tight fit... couldn't put down the arm rests on the middle seat and ds was too high to use his tray. But ds was comfortable and safe and a complete angel the entire trip down and back. I will not deny it.. it was a pita to be lugging around our carry on luggage a stroller and a car seat... but we managed :thumbsup:

 

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Mommy090804

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• Dec 2, 2008

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Thanks for the update! We have some friends that fly frequently, and are waiting for the Nautilus to come to Canada. I had recommended the Frontier (which she bought last week during the Britax sale), but wasn't so sure how it installed on the plane. They usually fly AC, but sometimes fly WestJet, so your info is quite valuable. Once again, thanks for the update.

 

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mama2three

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• Jan 26, 2009

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Just thought that I'd add a successful use of the Frontier on AirTran. DS was able to use his tray and everything. It wasn't nearly as tight as it is in my car, but I assume that's normal since my Radian wasn't either. It seemed secure enough. Haven't flown with children before now, so it was a new experience for me.