Bugaboo on the Plane?
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Anonymous
| A while back I heard the bugaboo was too big to be used as a carry-on and that it needed to be checked in with the luggage. Is that still the case? We are traveling to Europe soon and want to be prepared. |
Anonymous
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Yes, most definitely. You need to buy the special bag and take the stroller apart.
My advice? Buy a $20 umbrella stroller. |
Anonymous
| You spend $1k for a stroller that you can't even travel with? I don't get it.... |
Anonymous
| You should be able to gate check your Bugaboo. I did last October when we traveled to Europe and back in 2010 too. I never bothered with the stroller bag and just bought the full size gate check bag they sell at Buy Buy Baby. It's bright red and basically just keeps your stroller from getting dirty. It was $20 or less...can't remember. Happy travels! |
Anonymous
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Just make sure with the airline. Some airlines have weight restrictions with gate checked strollers.
We travel with our Uppababy Vista all the time and never had an issue. |
Anonymous
| uppa baby vista is worse, get the g-luxe or the mirolite toro |
Anonymous
| I would not risk it. They had us check our bugaboo with our luggage when we last traveled. Spent our 5-hour layover carrying a baby and a toddler - not fun. |
Anonymous
Several airlines have instituted weight restrictions for gate checked strollers and a smugaboo would certainly be over the limit. |
Anonymous
| This is why we didn't go with a bugaboo. Love the CityMini for this exact reason! |
Anonymous
| Check with your airline. As a PP stated, some airlines have put weight limits on strollers that can be checked at the gate (20 lbs.). |
Anonymous
| I don't think the issue is the weight. I think it's the size. It may not fit through the x-ray machines. |
Anonymous
it doesn't have to. they can use the wand instead. |
Anonymous
| i gate checked mine |