Change Forum
Does anyone know if they charge for strollers that are taken to the gate?
Baby strollers
Recent Activity
View all Air Travel activity »
- 1 Refund for pre-paid upgrade that didn't happen
- 2 AA FF Question
- 3 Online Check In Question
- 4 American Airlines fees for "free" ticket
- 5 Cathay Pacific Business Class; Best Seats for 2?
- 6 Best way to use UA FF miles SFO to SYD?
- 7 Possible United Airlines strike-imminent?
- 8 Miami airport security question
- 9 Australian's comments on airlines
- 10 Enough time between flights at Heathrow?
- 11 Delta Airlines Wi-Fi
- 12 Buying a Ticket in Sweden to be used from the U.S.
- 13 Question for a UAL expert
- 14 when to purchase economy and busclass tickets for india feb2012
- 15 myseatfinder
- 16 Suing an airline
- 17 United Problem Checking In - Lost Husband
- 18 Do I have a big enough connection time in Dulles
- 19 Frankfurt arrival ends one reservation - time needed before next Flight
- 20 Exit row responsibilities include judicious alcohol use
- 21 UA Econ+ refund/repurchase?
- 22 Terminal questional
- 23 JFK: Is 2.5 hours enough for the following senario
- 24 Do I need to go through passport control at Heathrow?
- 25 In your opinion: Best Domestic Airline?
In my experience, no. It might depend on who you mean by "they" though.
For *most* airlines, you should be able to gate-check strollers with no additional charges. However, European discount airlines like easyjet and Ryanair do charge extra for strollers.
BTW, depending on the airports, you may NOT be able to retrieve the buggy when you de-plane. (ie You may have to pick it up at the luggage carrousel).
Actually Easyjet and Ryanair don't charge for strollers that are taken to the gate. I've used both recenty for flights with my 1 year old and they are fine
http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/faqs.php?sect=bag&quest=infantequipment
No doubt it's something Ryanair will 'fix' if they realise they can make money out of it.
Quote from Ryanair:
"There is no checked or cabin baggage allowance for infants. However, one fully collapsible pushchair per child is carried free of charge and does not need to be prebooked. If using online check-in, the pushchair should be taken to the Bag Drop desk to be tagged before going through security."
Cathy9250: Welcome to Fodors. Curious how you even located this more then three year old thread to post this??
Yeah, this 3-yr old thread may no longer have valid info, as rules are/have changed. Always best to check on your airlines website for current guidelines. Can find an overview of several airline policies (2011) here >>>
http://clearedfortravel.com/flying-with-a-stroller/