Domestic flight Air NZ
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Topic: Domestic flight Air NZ
Posted By: RedHeadDuck
Subject: Domestic flight Air NZ
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 12:26pm
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We are planning on flying to Christchurch in the next month or so for a family function. But we aren't sure what we can take for baby- we had a look online but it doesn't really say.
I will be meeting my husband in Chch, he'll be driving up with my bro and SIL. So I will need the capsule to get to the airport (by myself as they will already be on the road) but of course will need the capsule when we land in Chch (the car won't be in Chch yet). So am I allowed to take the capsule on the airplane? I won't need to take the pram cos that can go in the car. But I'll need to take a decent sized nappy bag to last the day before we leave, on the plane (not a long trip though) and afterwards until DH gets there with the actual bag... |
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 12:38pm
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When we flew domestic last year they let you take as much as you need for baby, so pram, carseat/capsule, portacot etc (we also had a big plastic box with all C's food and plates, bottles, cups etc). Then a nappy bag as well. It just has to meet the hand carry requirements, but they can have their own bag. I also carried C in our Ergo so I had my hands free for bags etc.
I found Air NZ really good for a domestic flight, their staff were really lovely and went out of their way to help us out and make life easier. If you ask at check in they'll give you a plastic bag to wrap your capsule when you check it in too  ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 12:39pm
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You can check in the capsule free of charge ( won't count as part of your baggage allowance).
If there is a free seat beside you then you may be able to take it on board but that would be at the airline staffs discretion. |
Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 1:22pm
I have a portacot if ya need it Red. And probably the rest of the paraphernalia that goes along with babies too. Just if you run out of car space  -------------  http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: RedHeadDuck
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 9:43pm
LOL at Red, Flake 
Thanks guys, looks like we'll book the tickets in the next few days! YAY. And I'll let you know about the portacot etc thanks Flake... He'll be, erm, just over 4 months then.... Eek, scary!!! (6 of Nov we're coming!) Pram will fit in car. Hopefully wont need much else 
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Posted By: NewPhoenix
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 10:44am
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 11:05am
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You can't take the capsule IN the plane though. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Bubie
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 2:30pm
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MooCow- We flew with DS when he was 6 week's old and it might pay to ring the airline and let them know that you are taking DS on with a Capsual as we didnt but they gave us NO room in the plane at all so if we did take it in the end it wouldnt of been able to fit ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: KatzWtgn
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 6:32pm
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Hi - I flew with DS to Christchurch when he was 5 weeks old.
Although I'd been told that I would get a plastic bag for my capsule and pram by Air NZ, the person at check in said that they didn't have any. Wish I'd been told that before as my capsule had bits and ended up coming through the luggage in separate parts -- I'd take your own bag if you have one or go to the international terminal early and get it wrapped. I found my experience with Air NZ very mixed -- no help on the way down to Chch and I had to remind staff twice about a baby seat belt, etc, but the staff on the way back couldn't have been lovelier. Good luck - hope all goes well ------------- [IMG]http://lb3f.lilypie.com/rGG7p13.png] |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 7:24pm
The only way you can guarantee space for the capsule on the plane is if you pay for a seat for the baby instead of them sitting on your lap. |
Bubie wrote:Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 9:12pm
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Have you been able to take a capsule on the plane Tishy?
I read on one of the airline's sites that they don't allow any seats that are rear facing b/c it puts the baby at increased risk if there is an accident - that's why they only allow forward facing carseats. But I can't remember my source so don't take it as gospel! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 10:15pm
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Flissty, AFAIK the seat has to be an "approved" seat, regardless of whether it's forward or rear facing. On SIA for example, you can take a capsule but one of your "party" is supposed to sit in the seat in front because of course that seat won't be able to recline as far with the capsule behind it ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: squoggs
Date Posted: 16 September 2010 at 8:02am
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I have taken DD on about 6 domestic trips since she was 2 weeks old - yip it seems to be 2 baby items (stroller/carseat etc) plus normal baggage allowance for adults and a bag for baby. My hubby used to fly for domestic airnz and he said that some capsules are ok, but they have to be approved by the cabin staff....and he said don't rely on it because they will all tell you different things! If you really want to take capsule on, it would definitely pay to ask at check-in, on the day - and get a plastic bag to put it in if you have to check it in. Personally, I wouldn't bother taking the capsule as carry-on, as its really hard to manoeuvre them out of it when you need to feed, and STFU juice is great for top-of-descent ear pain prevention Its easy enough with them on your lap.
Oh, and if you don't want to carry your baby through airport or have to push a trolley etc, def recommend a sling or front pack. And the flight attendants generally are awesome when they see young babies, they will really look after you ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: RedHeadDuck
Date Posted: 16 September 2010 at 9:23am
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Invercargill doesn't have a international airport- I might take a bag that'll fit the capsule (it's a P&T capsule-one of the smallest?) incase they don't have a bag to put it in!
I'm not worried about taking the capsule ON the plane, as long as I can check it in or something that'll be fine! I'll literally only be taking myself, baby, capsule and nappy bag, lol. Everything else will drive up with DH. I've got a sling so will throw that in the nappy bag but can't imagine it'll be too much of a problem Whats a baby seat belt? I was planning on feeding him on takeoff and landing... If he'll take it! If not, could be an interesting flight, lol! |
Posted By: Bubie
Date Posted: 16 September 2010 at 10:29am
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The seat belt is just a normal airplane belt that slips under your belt once done up and then around bubs tummy and clicks in, even with it on DS we still managed to sit him up or lay him in our arms ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bopmum
Date Posted: 16 September 2010 at 11:17am
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Just a word of warning with the feeding during take off and landing.... I did this with DS when we flew from Wellington to Tauranga and it was a bit bumpy - he was sick all over me, and we were only halfway through the flight!! If you use a dummy - that will work just as well. I found the seats to be a bit small for feeding comfortably, esp if you are sitting next to someone you don't know!
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Posted By: squoggs
Date Posted: 16 September 2010 at 2:50pm
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hehe i considered feeding on t/o, but she fell asleep! All the noise & vibration = great pacifier! Best time to feed is top-of-descent as that's when their little ears start to hurt, and the sucking helps. When Pip wouldn't feed at TOD last time, she happily sucked her hand instead.
Sounds like you are pretty organised, so should be an easy trip - have fun ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 16 September 2010 at 8:21pm
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Take at least a change of top for yourself! JIC you never know. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: kandk
Date Posted: 16 September 2010 at 9:02pm
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And if you plan on bfing, you might want to ask the airline if you can be seated somewhere private - I had to whip out a boob sitting in between two middle aged men, which wasn't very nice for any of us (except DS, who didn't care!) ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bec392703
Date Posted: 08 June 2013 at 8:01pm
| Strange question but anyone know how much to bring a buggy and capsule up with adult but no baby?? Thinking of getting one on trade me and getting my dad to bring it up but prob not worth the hassle! |
Posted By: waterbaby
Date Posted: 08 June 2013 at 9:40pm
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I am flying to Australia in a week with our 15week old baby boy. Those who have travelled what do you need in the nappy bag other than extra nappies, wipes and clothes? 3 hour flight will be interesting so any suggestions on how to make more comfortable for us would be great - note plane I am travelling on doesn't have a bassinet. Thanks ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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