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The "no seat" rule is just there to make the airlines happy because
they can't sell a full fare ticket for an infant (they can try but won't get a lot of takers). Of course the airplane is only 1/2 the issue, having a proper seat for them once you get there is the other 1/2. Living in California, our child seat/booster seat requirements can be quiet strict. Unfortunately, each state has slightly different rules on what age/weight kids must be for each type of seat (including which direction the seat faces). Its confusing enough in California that we have regular semenars/inspections offered by local law enforcement for parents. We went to several of the inspections, the kids loved it because they got cheap plastic toys. I'm not sure if Canada has a standard set of rules or if each province has its own rules. -Robert |
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In article .com,
"Robert M. Gary" wrote: The "no seat" rule is just there to make the airlines happy because they can't sell a full fare ticket for an infant (they can try but won't get a lot of takers). It's a little more sophisticated than that. Airline seat backs are not as rigid as auto seats. The problem with the earlier safety seats was that they would not withstand a rear impact and would fold in half, crushing the child. Newer, approved child safety seats are supposed to be more resistant to folding. |
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The "no seat" rule is just there to make the airlines happy because
It's a little more sophisticated than that. Airline seat backs are not as rigid as auto seats. The problem with the earlier safety seats was that they would not withstand a rear impact and would fold in half, crushing the child. I don't see how the design of the airline seat makes holding the child in your lap easier. We're not talking about child seats in this part of the thread, only why the FAA allows you to hold a child. -Robert |
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In article om,
"Robert M. Gary" wrote: The "no seat" rule is just there to make the airlines happy because It's a little more sophisticated than that. Airline seat backs are not as rigid as auto seats. The problem with the earlier safety seats was that they would not withstand a rear impact and would fold in half, crushing the child. I don't see how the design of the airline seat makes holding the child in your lap easier. We're not talking about child seats in this part of the thread, only why the FAA allows you to hold a child. The OP inquired about Canadian requirements for child safety seats. He noted that the US had changed requirements. I provided the reason for the requirements change. Ten years ago, I commuted for a year between Ohio and Puerto Rico with a 3 year old and a five year old. I ALWAYS purchased separate seats and brought along the child safety seats for my children. The flight crews (Delta and USAir) were always very helpful, carrying the two seats while I carried the children and carryon from the plane to the terminal. |
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The OP inquired about Canadian requirements for child safety seats.
He noted that the US had changed requirements. I provided the reason for the requirements change. Maybe my reader was messed up. It showed your response as under my comment on the "no seat" rule, not under the OP. -Robert |
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On Tue, 02 May 2006 06:48:30 -0700, Robert M. Gary wrote:
The "no seat" rule is just there to make the airlines happy because they can't sell a full fare ticket for an infant (they can try but won't get a lot of takers). Perhaps that's why US airlines don't bother to carry the little "double belt" do-dad that actually makes carrying a child in one's arms not a completely risky act. Luftansa always seems to have them. Of course, Luftansa also has those mini-cribs. - Andrew |
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Of course, Luftansa also has those mini-cribs.
And hot towels ! -Robert (holder of Luftansa frequent flyer card) |
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