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Gate check bags


Gate check bags are travel bags specially designed for the transportation and storage of car seats and strollers or pushchairs. Generally used for airline travel, they also provide protection from dust when in storage for the occasional user. When used for airline travel the strollers and car seats are placed in gate check bags at the departure gate before boarding. The bags protect strollers and car seats from dirt whilst in the loading / cargo bay as well as from elements such as rain or snow if left on the tarmac.

Strollers and car seats can be checked without a bag but companies do not assume any liability for damage so it is advised to use a special bag. Passengers have to make sure that the gate check tag is visibly displayed on the bag if they need their stroller or car seat returned at the gate upon arrival.

Gate check bags for strollers and car seats are usually made of strong and light fabric, such as ballistic nylon that is waterproof and offers protection from the weather on the tarmac.

1. Universal stroller and car seats travel bags: lightweight and economical travel bags designed to fit most strollers and car seats. Universal stroller and car seats travel bags are usually made of light, waterproof materials and they can be carried to the gate in a normal carry-on baggage. They can be found in three large categories:

2. Custom stroller and car seat travel bags: designed to fit a particular stroller or car seat model. They are made of different materials, depending on the manufacturer, and they are usually padded, which makes them heavier and harder to carry. Custom travel bags are also more expensive than universal travel bags.

Delta checks strollers and car seats for free either at the curbside, at the ticket counter or at the gate.

United Airlines checks strollers without a fee. No strollers are allowed as carry-on baggage and only small, collapsible strollers can be checked at the gate. Upon request, the stroller can be delivered to the aircraft door at the connecting city or destination. The company does not assume any responsibility for any damage that might occur to strollers or car seat that are not checked at the check-in counter packed in a box.


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