silly question about taking stroller on easyjet

[rebeccaben]

I really must find better things to ponder over - but I was wondering whether it would be better to bring a buggy bag to put the stroller in when we get to the gate (to protect it in the hold). But I wasn't sure if you're allowed to put it in a bag or if they just take it as it is. It's a Maclaren (but a shiny new one). Can anyone who has done it before let me know the procedure?

Thanks!

[The Nappy Lady]

Hiya,

Yes you can put the buggy in a bag, but don't do it until you are right at the gate as they will make you take it all out to put through the Xray machine etc. (unlikely that you'd do it sooner I know, but worth knowing). It is annoying if you have a baby asleep in the buggy though and don't know about having to fold the pram and put it through, but it is standard proceedure, so if need be would put baby in a sling if nap is due whilst going through security.

Didn't bother with a bag this year though and buggy survived fine (phew)!

Have a great trip.

Amanda

x

[Pickle]

I don't have experience with Easyjet, but our trusty MacLaren has been on 5 trips to New Zealand without being in a bag and has survived it fine (each return trip involves 6 different planes). The buggy is now 3.5 years old and still going strong.

[Vanessa3]

It depends on the airport - some let you take the pram right to the gate, and others ask you to check it - for some it's a weight issue & others it depends on the size of the pram. I would definitely use your travel bag for the pram - we didn't use it on a trip to Oz & it came back a little worse for wear.

[Bobbaz]

All the above advice is great. 1 thing I would mention though if you are new to travelling with a buggy is to check if any prams are coming off the luggage carousel, if not keep your eyes peeled for an out-sixed baggage area as this is normally where you'll find your pram! I spent ages waiting at the carousel the 1st time this happened to me.

[rebeccaben]

Thanks so much everyone - super helpful! x