flying US Airways & checking umbrella stroller

[antsss]

I posted this question over at the families board but haven't heard back from anyone yet. I thought maybe I'd try here:

I have a question that I don't know the answer to and you very smart and well-traveled folks might know the answer...We'd like to bring our umbrella stroller with us and we're flying US Airways from Philly to MCO. Their guidelines say you can bring a stroller without an extra charge if you're flying with an infant, but our youngest is 6.

We bring the stroller not for DD, but for our stuff. We're 8 people (3 kids, 5 adults) and we use it for snacks, waters, jackets, ponchos, etc.

So I'm fine with paying the $15 fee to check it (we booked the flight before the current checked baggage fee increase and I plan to pay online as I check in) but am I allowed to bring it through security and hand it over at the gate? Or do they take it from you where you hand over the checked bags?

Thanks!!

 

[txo1474]

Antsss,

I work for Usairways. You may bring the stroller thru securityand gate check it. Since you dont have an infant, when you get to the gate and before they start boarding, have only 1 of the adults take the stroller to the desk and ask the gate agent for a stroller tag. When you board, leave the stroller at the end of the jet bridge right before you get on the plane. Remember, in Orlando to wait at that same place in the jet bridge and pick-up the stroller before going to baggage claim.

Have a great trip!

Tom


PS. This works for all airlines!

 

[antsss]

Thank you Tom!!!

See...this is why I love the Disboards. You can always find the info you need!