Car seat for air plane

Samantha8604

I’m looking for some advice for a car seat to use on an air plane. A few weeks ago we went to target and purchased a car seat that is approved for use on a plane for a trip we are taking in December.  Well I have now found out that the plane seat only fits car seats up to 16 inches wide and ours is 17.5. Has anyone purchased a car seat for on a plane that they would recommend?

sdlaura

I just looked up the specs for the Tribute and it's 18.25 inches wide.  We use it most often on Southwest, which says their seats are 17 inches wide.  We've never had an issue.  I wouldn't worry about taking the seat you bought, OP.

sdlaura

Yep, we use the Evenflo Tribute for air travel.  It has fit on a variety of planes, though honestly I never checked the measurements.  I would just put up the armrest and have it invade my seat a bit if the seat was too wide.  I've once had a flight attendant check that the seat had a sticker saying it was approved for air travel, but I've never had anyone measure it.

versed

We have two Diono seats for the plane - they're great, too, because they fold to be carried on the back through the airport.

Samantha8604

Thank you, we are also flying Southwest!! 

MissDemeanor

versed said:

We have two Diono seats for the plane - they're great, too, because they fold to be carried on the back through the airport.

I just bought one of these and I was excited that it'll go on an airplane. What age do you need the car seat on the plane to?

versed

MissDemeanor said:

versed said:

We have two Diono seats for the plane - they're great, too, because they fold to be carried on the back through the airport.

I just bought one of these and I was excited that it'll go on an airplane. What age do you need the car seat on the plane to?

@MissDemeanor‌ - it's recommended to use car seats on a plane if you use one in a car. I'll prob use one as long as my kiddo is in a 5pt-harness and then look into other options.