How do I transport my 1-year-old's car seat on a flight?

The car seat is decently sized and heavy at 30Kgs, and hence I'm a little sceptical.

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I'm taking a domestic flight later this month (Indigo) and will be driving back. My wife and 1-year-old kid will be accompanying me in both directions. How do I carry a baby car seat in the flight? Indigo's website says that they allow 1 pram or stroller per infant without any charges, but it doesn't say anything about a baby car seat. I tried reaching out to their customer service, but they just won't get me a human to talk to, and their AI bot is not much help.

Does anybody have experience flying with a baby car seat on a domestic flight? The car seat is decently sized and heavy at 30Kgs, and hence I'm a little sceptical about whether it'll be allowed or not.

Here's what BHPian ibranof1987 had to say on the matter:

I believe you can carry a baby carry cot/pram/stroller (assuming they can be completely folded) in the cabin without charge, but the car seat would have to be checked and isn't a complimentary additional item. The weight would be considered within the allowance.

Try tweeting them, if that gets a response quicker.

Here's what BHPian itwasntme had to say on the matter:

I would have packed it very well in a carton and used a door-to-door service like Delhivery. They have just launched a 15-50kg service too. Check them out.

Here's what BHPian sse had to say on the matter:

I am not sure if my answer would be helpful, but here it goes:

A couple of months ago, I flew on Indigo from Madurai to B'lore and then to Hong Kong with an R for Rabbit Carry Cot for my 6-month-old baby. In Madurai Airport we were told we had to place it in a box or wrap it and then book it as luggage ( Check-in Baggage ). It cannot be taken inside an aircraft as it does not fit inside cabin storage. I usually ask my car to hold back till we complete check-in so we decided not to take it along with us considering the hassle and returned it back to my home.

We purchased another carrycot in HK and on our return from HK to B'lore to Madurai, We packed it in the same box we purchased. In the airport, on enquiry, they gave us options:

1. To book as hand baggage with the box (or)
2. Unbox it and take it as cabin baggage (!!!!) - Which was surprising.

We chose option 1.

From B'lore to Madurai, we did the same. Put the cot in check-in baggage.

My suggestion would be, to box it and check in the luggage. Else it is a hit or miss.

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