Infant & Toddler Car Seat: FAA Approval
For car seats to be allowed on planes, they must be FAA approved for use on aircraft. However, do not look for the sticker on the side of the car seat to say anything about the FAA. (This was unnecessarily confusing to me!)
Instead what “FAA approved” means is that the sticker on the car seat must say these words (usually in red print):
“This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.”
Keep in mind that gate agents and flight attendants are doing their job when they stop you and check your car seat. They will not allow you to use a car seat on the airplane if it does not say those exact words above which means that it is FAA approved.
Save yourself and them some time and potential stress. Check for the sticker before you leave home. If it is not there or if it has worn off, you will not be able to use it on board an aircraft. NOT ALL CARSEATS ARE FAA APPROVED! Do not assume – check it!
Booster seats are not allowed to be used on airplanes as they are designed for use with a shoulder harness and lap belt. Want a great alternative? The 1 lb. CARES harness is not only FAA approved for ALL aspects of flight, there is a photo of the harness on the FAA website!
Remember – ALL passengers, regardless of age should be in their own seat on an airplane. Use the appropriate car seat or aviation restraint and check for that FAA approval!
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