Mothers of 2 -- flying question

SCMcMahon

Hi girls...  I hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

We are flying to NY again this summer (first time with Ainsley) and I want to bring our Sit and Stand stroller.  I planned to gate check it along with A's carseat, but started thinking that their may be a problem b/c it's so much larger than the travel system stroller that I usually bring.

Has anyone had a problem gate checking these strollers?  (We're flying Allegiant, so if anyone also has info on this particular airline, that would be great.)

Thanks!

delta21

I havn't flown with my boys yet, but I was a flight attendant and I really don't think you should have any problems.  I've seen big arse strollers being gate checked so I know it can be done.  You might want to call Alegiant just to be 100% sure:)  Have a safe trip!

cmp03

I have never flown Alegiant (looked into it but they seem to have all these add on fees that made them more expensive then Southwest) but I usually bring my jeep jogging stroller (its pretty big IMO) and never have had a problem gate checking it on Southwest, Delta, or American. 

It doesn't fit through the security scanners so I have to wait for a TSA person to come get it and manually check it (sometimes that can take a little longer if they are busy).

 

SCMcMahon

cmp03:

I have never flown Alegiant (looked into it but they seem to have all these add on fees that made them more expensive then Southwest) but I usually bring my jeep jogging stroller (its pretty big IMO) and never have had a problem gate checking it on Southwest, Delta, or American. 

It doesn't fit through the security scanners so I have to wait for a TSA person to come get it and manually check it (sometimes that can take a little longer if they are busy).

 

I agree about the add on fees.  Fortunately, we found $29 (each way) tickets and have figured that we can fit our clothes (DH, mine, and Ainsley's) into one large suitcase, and Aidan's stuff will fit into a carry-on.  We only "chose" 2 seats for DH and Aidan, I can sit anywhere with Ainsley.  But last time I checked, the seats next to DH and Aidan are still open, so we can request to sit there when we check in.  All in all, the 4 of us (3 paid tickets) are flying for just under $350 round trip. 

Another advantage is that this airline flies into Plattsburg ( a really small airport - smaller than Melbourne).  The next closest airport (Burlington and Syracuse) adds 1.5 hrs and 2.5 hours to our drive to the ILs.  And it was still cheaper than flying into Syracuse.

Thanks for reminding me about the x-ray machine.  We'll plan a little extra time for that.

Thanks again!

laagch

Not sure when the last time you flew was but now going through MCO they have a family security line that is designated for families w/ kids and strollers and the extra gear you have to bring w/ children. They are much more efficient then going through the regular lines. Just thought I would add that tip for you.

SCMcMahon

laagch:

Not sure when the last time you flew was but now going through MCO they have a family security line that is designated for families w/ kids and strollers and the extra gear you have to bring w/ children. They are much more efficient then going through the regular lines. Just thought I would add that tip for you.

Thanks for the info.  Next time we use MCO,we'll def look for it.

Mrs.Couch2b

Also...check how many baby items the airline lets you bring??  I checked my car seat and they considered that my free baby item and they were going to charge me $25.00 to check my stroller at the gate.  I argued with them and they waived the fee.