CARES ® CHILD AVIATION RESTRAINT SYSTEM FULL

A CRS wider than 16 inches (40.6 cm) is unlikely to fit.

While child seats vary in width, a CRS no wider than 16 inches (40.6 cm) should fit in most coach seats. A CRS may not be placed an exit row.Ĭheck the width of your CRS. A CRS should be placed in a window seat so it will not block the escape path in an emergency. If you purchase a ticket for your child, reserve adjoining seats.

CARES ® CHILD AVIATION RESTRAINT SYSTEM FULL

When you buy a ticket (discounted or full fare) for your child, you are guaranteed that they will have a seat and that you will be able to use the CRS. Ask your airline for its policy regarding an empty seat.Īsk the airline if they offer a discounted fare for a child traveling in a CRS. In many cases airlines will allow you to seat your child under two years of age in a child restraint in the empty seat at no extra charge. By avoiding these times you are more likely to be on a flight with an empty seat next to a parent. Before you FlyĬheck with the airline to find their busiest days and times. It is designed for children weighing between 22 and 44 pounds. The FAA has also approved the AmSafe Aviation CARES harness type restraint that uses an additional belt and shoulder harness that goes around the seat back and attaches to the passenger lap belt to provide restraint for the upper part of the body. Also, supplemental lap restraints or 'belly belts' are not approved for use in both airplanes and vehicles in the United States. These devices should be checked as baggage. While booster seats and harness vests enhance safety in vehicles, FAA prohibits passengers from bringing these types of devices on airplanes for use during taxi, takeoff and landing. The FAA recommends that a child weighing less than 20 pounds (9.1 kilos) use a rear-facing CRS, that one weighing from 20 to 40 pounds (9.1 to 18.1 kilos) use a forward-facing CRS, and that those over 40 pounds (18.1 kilos) use an airplane seat belt Carrying a CRS, a child, and luggage through a busy airport can be challenging. Arrange for your airline to help you if you need help making a connecting flight. Make sure a child safety device is approved and has 'FAA Approved in Accordance with 14CFR 21.305(d), Approved for Aircraft Use Only' on it. Otherwise, you may be asked to check the CRS as baggage. Make sure your CRS is government approved and has 'This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft' printed on it.

Cares ® child aviation restraint system