Whats the safest way for my children to travel on an airplane?
Although it is not currently required, children on aircraft should be secured in child safety seats until they weigh at least 40 pounds, depending on your child safety seat model. Once they weigh more than 40 pounds, they should be secured by aircraft lap belts. Properly restraining children and adults provides protection during takeoff and landing, in cases of clear air turbulence and in survivable crashes. Most rear-facing and forward-facing child safety seats are labeled that they meet FAA requirements, though booster seats cannot be used on aircraft. Bringing your childs safety seat with you also provides the practical benefit of having it with you when you land. Before traveling, check your safety seat for FAA compliance labeling and contact the airline for child safety seat policies and any available fare discounts.
