What car seat can you use on planes for a 1yo?

[OriginalUsername3]

Using aibu for traffic. Does anyone have a car seat they use on planes? I cannot for the life of me actually find one. Googling "car seat for planes" just brings up loads that aren't actually suitable. Driving me mad! Would like one that's actually pretty safe, and preferably rear facing, in cars aswell as being suitable for planes.

Not an american thing at all. I did it with all mine in the early 90's. The only downside is paying for the extra seat

They sit on your lap under 2

Unless they’re in a car seat…

@OriginalUsername3

www.facebook.com/reel/808389300483301?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V

This just popped up! It's a video of someone using car seats on a plane. Totally normal!

When younger we would check a car seat for each child (as we always hired a car). It's usually free with the airline and you don't have to pay extortionate amounts for a crap one when you get there. When a bit older we got these. Absolutely brilliant. www.trunki.co.uk/products/boostapak-green

But never ever used one in a plane!

www.instagram.com/reel/CjIhRt3LYby/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Instagram link.
This family has a whole section dedicated to airline travel with car seats.

I thought you wanted a rear facing seat for the plane because you thought it would be safer in the event of a crash! 😂

@OriginalUsername3

The problem with trying to answer your query is that the rules vary across countries and airlines.

For example many years there were major differences between US (FAA) rules and those of the UK (CAA) and other areas/nations rules when it came to seat belts and seating for babes/infants under two, those differences may well exist, so where are you flying or based might influence your decision.

Some airlines have different policies on allowable brands of seats, cots and restraints.

You certainly do often see babes/young infants in car seats on long haul flights, but as others upthread have said you really need to look at the website/contact customer service of any airline you have in mind to get a definitive answer.

As an example here's BA guidance, which includes details on allowable or not comfort aids and harnesses:

www.britishairways.com/en-fr/information/family-travel/seating

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but Car Seat Jungle have an option to filter for this. I think you go to the "library" tab and then there is a filter on top that say "aircraft approved".

carseatjungle.com/

Good luck!