SEATBELT and CHILD SAFETY SEAT |
Child Safety SeatChildren under 2 years of age are held on an adult's lap during air transportation. For better protection, regulatory authorities recommend that all children, regardless of age, use an appropriate restraint based on their weight and size. |
The recommendations are that a child: |
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Under 9kg/20lbs be placed in a rear-facing child restraint; |
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from 9kg/20 - 18kg/40lbs be placed in a forward-facing child restraint; and |
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over 18kg/40lbs, use an aircraft seatbelt. |
Safety technology for forward-facing child restraint systems in aircraft is still being developed, however, current child restraint systems offer better protection, compared to lap-held or unrestrained children. |
Airlines only accept approved child restraint systems for use on the aircraft. An approved child restraint system (CRS) has a label stating "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft". If you are planning on traveling with small children, contact the airline regarding their child restraint system policy and any applicable charges. See our Child Restraint Brochure for additional tips. |