Flying With Kids & Car Seats
Question: If children have to ride in a car seat while in a motor vehicle, shouldn’t they also ride in a car seat while on an airplane?
Unfortunately, there’s no real answer or regulation regarding kids in cars seats on an airplane. It is entirely up to the parents and the airline. Furthermore, airplane seat belts and seats are not designed with car seats in mind. They are designed for the safety and comfort of adult passengers.
While the likelihood of an airplane crash is extremely minimal, in the event of a severe crash a car seat will probably not serve its intended purpose. However, during take-offs, landings, and turbulent flight a car seat can provide a child with a great deal of protection, just as it does in a motor vehicle. It also provides the child the added comfort and security of being in their "usual seat."
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