Zedd Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 We're flying to Italy at the end of May and I am wondering about the practicality of taking the Bugaboo with us. We do have another buggy that we could use but it does not recline therefore it would be preferable to take the Bugaboo. My concern is that it may get damaged as we do not have a travel bag (and don't really want to fork out for one!) so I was wondering if anyone had any experience of travelling with it or any other buggy that might influence what I do! In particular, how tolerant are they (airline/ cabin crew/ baggage handlers) of the (awkward) 2-part folding of the cameleon? Is this going to make it more likely that it will be damaged as the baggage handlers fling it around?!Thanks for any advice/ experiences you can share! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs f Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 We flew with ours several times always with cheap airlines & it was always fine. They don't care at all about it being in 2 parts, they just give you two tags for it Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/#findComment-642573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbain Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hi - we flew with our bugaboo bee and it did get damaged - however the airlines handling company did eventually replace the damaged chassis (although I had a damaged buggy for about 2 months before I got the replacement). If it does get damaged my advice would be to report it immediately (we did although it meant hanging around the baggage hall for a bit) and take the reference number and then follow up on it relentlessly and they should eventually replace it for you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/#findComment-642586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc97 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 We've taken ours away several times and never had a problem. Only thing is getting 2 luggage tags for it and we always take the handle off so that the top goes flat (and then carry it on board with us). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/#findComment-642608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convex Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Otherwise sunshine kids do generic travel bags which are good, we have one for our carseat. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/#findComment-642645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbs Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I had the chameleon but decided not to travel with it and got a maclaren instead which you can gate check i.e. keep with you until you board and if you are transiting anywhere you get it back for that time. In fairness I mostly had the baby in the carrier but it was helpful for my bags etc (I was travelling alone to australia).. the all in one fold on the maclaren is also great for when you are travelling, much much easier. Just a thought. Good luck and have fun! x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/#findComment-642751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vez Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Strawbs Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I had the chameleon but decided not to travel with> it and got a maclaren instead which you can gate> check i.e. keep with you until you board and if> you are transiting anywhere you get it back for> that time. In fairness I mostly had the baby in> the carrier but it was helpful for my bags etc (I> was travelling alone to australia).. the all in> one fold on the maclaren is also great for when> you are travelling, much much easier. Just a> thought. Good luck and have fun! xwe did the same, an XT. also OP should bear in mind bugaboo might not in hire car boot or at least hog the whole thing! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/#findComment-643065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sellena Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I took my Bee to Abu Dhabi and back- no problems what so ever. It reassuring to have your usual day to day buggy with you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/#findComment-643237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedd Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to comment :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/#findComment-643285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunksmum Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I recently bought a Babyzen Yoyo for this reason as I didn't want my main buggy to get damaged. It's tiny and can be folded with one hand whilst holding baby, we took it onto the plane and stored it in the overhead cabins. It's great as it means we can put him into it the minute we come off the plane. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31983-advice-on-travelling-with-a-bugaboo-cameleon/#findComment-643640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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