SW and plane side luggage

[kpgillispie]

I will be flying SW from Kansas City to MCO on the 13th. I will be traveling with three children, 4, 3, and 1. I'm looking into buying a dual umbrella type stroller that will collapse into the size of a standard umbrella stroller, except for a bit wider. I'd like to use the stroller in both airports for the 1 and 3 yr old. Will SW check this in plane-side should it be too big to fit in the over-head compartments?

Thanks,
Kris.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Yes they will gate-check it. See the Gate Agent when you get there (don't wait until the plane starts boarding) for assistance.

 

[vacation dreamer]

I will be flying SW from Kansas City to MCO on the 13th. I will be traveling with three children, 4, 3, and 1. I'm looking into buying a dual umbrella type stroller that will collapse into the size of a standard umbrella stroller, except for a bit wider. I'd like to use the stroller in both airports for the 1 and 3 yr old. Will SW check this in plane-side should it be too big to fit in the over-head compartments?

Thanks,
Kris.

SW will gate check all strollers and have it for you when you get off the plane.

 

[kpgillispie]

SW will gate check all strollers and have it for you when you get off the plane.

All stollers, even the big clunky ones? The double stroller I was looking to buy may not be the best fit based on the reviews I've been reading. I do already own a Graco dual glider but it is pretty big and I don't know if I want to deal with it in the rental van we'll have in Orlando. But, it would be very usefull in the airport(s).

Thanks again,
Kris.

 

[vacation dreamer]

All stollers, even the big clunky ones? The double stroller I was looking to buy may not be the best fit based on the reviews I've been reading. I do already own a Graco dual glider but it is pretty big and I don't know if I want to deal with it in the rental van we'll have in Orlando. But, it would be very usefull in the airport(s).

Thanks again,
Kris.

Yes even big clunky ones!!

 

[NotUrsula]

Actually, the stroller needs to be one that can be folded without disassembling it. If you have to completely disassemble it to check it, it cannot be gate-checked, but will have to be packed in a carton and checked through. (This is because the airline cannot reliably keep track of all the parts if they are put in the hold separately.) An example of this situation would be a stroller like a Peg Triplette, or a GoZo. Typically, checking strollers like these in a carton also will incur an oversize bag charge.

An exception is a jogging stroller where the only part that must be removed is the front wheel. In that case, you can usually gate-check the stroller and carry on the wheel, storing it in the overhead as long as it is in some sort of cover so that it won't roll around and dirty everything in the compartment.