aerobed and flight

[alboq]

I have a twin aerobed for ds because he doesnt' want to share a bed with his bro after about 2-3 nites. anyway, we are flying this time and since i'm not a frequent flyer---do i check this or carry it on? thanks!!!!Happy New Year!!!!

 

[bavaria]

IF it matches these dimensions from Amazon.com Dimensions: 16 x 10.5 x 9 inches ; 15.5 pounds it is technically ok for carryon.

I would check it, however. You could put it inside a 21 inch carryon, as well. I am not that familiar with an aerobed but I suspect that you wouldn't want to risk a puncture or worse, accidental inflation.

 

[KristinU]

We travel with DS's kids aero bed - we bought a luggage set that came with a small duffel that it fits in perfectly - and we check it. I've heard of people checking them just in the thin bags they come in, but that just seems a little too flimsy for me. I just make sure the pump is padded by either the bed or by DS's sheets that we stuff in there as well.

 

[Rpsemont]

I thought I remembered reading that they aren't "built" to withstand being checked baggage. If you're checking other bags, I would buy a suitcase or duffle put it inside and check it. We don't have the aerobed, but usually carry an air mattress, pump, and sheets in one of our bags for DD.

 

[dvc guy]

We have checked a twin areo bed many times without a problem. We got a new one which seems heavier then the old one, and the bag a taken a little bit of a beating but over 20 flights we never had an issue.