Travelling on a plane

Hi all, I don't know whether I'm being stupid or not. I was just wondering if airlines expect buggys that fold in
I have an icandy one, but I'm not sure if I need to buy a new one or not look online, but it's no help

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You can put anything in the hold (make sure it’s well padded!) or you can take a cabin approved stroller straight onto the plane

Buggys need to be folded.. if your is small enough to be brought on board, good for you! If not, you can still bring it all the way to the plane (make sure it has a tag like any other luggage), and they will grab it for you at the plane entrance and put it into the cargo. The only downside in this case is that you will have to retrieve it at the luggage belt/special belt/oversized belt, so make arrangements on how to carry LO from plane to belt.. of course, if buggy is with you on the plane, it will be much easier, but I travel a lot with baby and is pretty easy... I use a carrier sling for when I don't have the buggy with me, so I don't strain my back and I have free hands (I love free hands ahaha) Good luck and enjoy your flight x

@El it comes apart the wheels fold, but the seat doesn't as its not an all in one and yeah free hands make life easier x

I don’t think the icandy is cabin approved so you would need to check it in which costs extra x

@Shanice that means you will have to put it in the cargo...you will probably still be able to go all the way to the plane with it, but you will then need to pack the unfoldable part yourself, or just don't mind them throwing it into the cargo...when my baby was 2 months I also had the foldable weels/unfoldable cot and I left it directly at the check-in, then used the sling until boarding & again when we landed, and put baby back in the carrycot as soon as we landed...hope this helps

@El, yes, it does. Thank you 🙂

I wouldn't recommend taking an expensive pram that you don't want to get damaged. Seen too many people upset because airlines are not gentle with them.

I would buy a “travel system” buggy, not only will you want something quick and easy to fold etc you’ll also not want your beautiful pram being bashed around by the airline staff 😩 buy something cheap, second hand etc. you can find loads on Facebook market place!

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