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Will my buggy be allowed on the plane?

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AliDuz · 09/07/2012 21:58

I am flying on holiday with Ryanair and I am about to buy a lovely buggy to take with me. However it is quite big and I am worried they will not let me take it on the plane.

The website says you can take any buggy that is fully collapsible and the one I am getting does collapse but it has removable wheels and it is quite bulky. It is the Mamas and Papas 03 sport pushchair 3 wheeler. When collapsed the dimensions are height 114cm, width 59cm and depth 42cm. The wheels come off easily and can be placed in the basket which would make it 96cm.

If you don't know about this particular buggy have you flown with a baby before? (I haven't as this is my first). Are they fussy about buggies? Do they measure them? Might they refuse me? Or make me leave it behind or pay extra? I need to let the person I am buying it off know by first thing in the morning. It is such a lovely buggy at a bargain price, the baby can sit up or recline so they can sleep when you are out at night, but I don't wanna buy it if it is not appropriate for flying.

Please help me! Advice or past experiences from anyone who has flown would be greatly appreciated!

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Moshlingmummy · 09/07/2012 22:05

I don't know the buggy, but I doubt Ryanair will be the most helpful airline. Are you planning on putting the buggy in the hold (if so what will you do with the wheels?) or taking it right up to the gate?

I don't think that they'd refuse you but they may make you pay.

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 09/07/2012 22:06

Can you get a travel bag for it?

If so I'd recommend getting one.

ChopstheDuck · 09/07/2012 22:08

I've flown with twin three wheelers, it will be fine! I've never had damage neither, but can get a little soggy if it's raining when they unload the plane.

DowagersHump · 09/07/2012 22:10

I've taken a buggy right to the gate with Ryanair and then it mysteriously reappears afterwards. If your buggy is particularly big or likely to get trashed, I agree with getting a buggy bag.

I wouldn't take a precious buggy on a plane though - even in a bag, it might get heavy stuff chucked on top of it and stuff can always get lost

DowagersHump · 09/07/2012 22:11

Sorry - I was lying. I've flown with sleasyjet a couple of times with a buggy - not ryanair. Bunch of shysters :o

Eve · 09/07/2012 22:11

I think as long as they collapse and can be lifted by 1 person to go in the hold it's fine.

Generally you are lowed to take buggy to the bottom of the steps thm try & collapse it while getting run over by others dashing for seats.

...but priority boarding much less stressful.

ThreadWatcher · 09/07/2012 22:12

I have never flown with children but if I did I wouldnt take a brand new pushchair with me tbh - Id take a cheap as chips buggy or a sling.

Eve · 09/07/2012 22:12

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AliDuz · 09/07/2012 22:58

Thanks for your comments so far. I am taking it right up to the hold so I dont think a buggy bag is appropriate. My main worry was that they will turn me away then I am stuffed. I am taking the main theme in your replies to be that it should be fine, they will not tell me off for it being slightly bigger than some buggies and they will allow it on the plane. Please say if that is not what you meant.
As for it being an expensive buggy, I am buying it second hand so tho it is in good condition and is a bargain, it certainly is not precious. My main concern was being allowed on the plane with it xxx

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IwishIwasmoreorganised · 10/07/2012 10:51

We've had buggy bags to pack ours into at the foot of the steps to the plane, just get it tagged at check in.

We have never had any buggy returned to us at the plane, they've always been returned with the rest of the luggage so they've had to endure more handling, being outside etc. They've always stayed clean and dry unlike some that I have seen.

Willsmum79 · 12/07/2012 16:15

I'm taking a 3 wheeler buggy on holiday in 3 weeks. My wheels too come off but is a mothercare one. I had this same panic a few weeks ago but have not found one person who can tell me their buggy has been refused.

deadlegs · 12/07/2012 16:25

We've taken a pretty hefty 3-wheel buggy (MaxiCosi Mura) on Ryanair in the past with no issues. In our case we had to collapse the wheels part and remove the seat unit - so effectivly it was in 2-pieces and no-one said anything. Buggy bags are handy as they will offer some protection, especially if it's raining on arrival and departure and the buggy is sitting out on the tarmac.

Depending on which airport you're flying from (and how many pairs of hands you have) - you may find that it's more convenient to use the buggy up until the gate, then load it into the bag at the gate but before you get outside to the plane. That way all that needs to be done is drop it off as you pass the front of the plane and you don't need to worry about getting caught up in the traditional Ryanair stampede for seats! This might not be so easy to do if you end up being bussed from gate to plane, but alternatively if you can leave one person to collapse the buggy at the front of the plane whilst everyone else gets on board - you should be able to save a seat for that person. Hopet his helps.

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