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Can you bring a car seat on a plane with Hawaiian Airlines when traveling with a baby?

Check Hawaiian Airlines' car seat policy for infants: FAA-approved seats, proper installation, and when a separate seat is required.

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D. Goren

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Updated Feb, 6

Because airline child policies change — and parents shouldn’t have to hunt for answers.

Yes — you can bring a car seat on board when traveling with a baby, provided you purchase a seat for the child. Important notes and tips:

FAA-approved: The car seat must be certified for aircraft use (look for a label stating it is certified for motor vehicle and aircraft).
Installation: Install the car seat using the airplane lap belt. It’s safest in a window seat and not allowed in exit rows or where it cannot be properly secured.
Lap infants: If your baby is a lap infant (no seat purchased) you may still bring the car seat, but you cannot use it during the flight unless you buy a seat for the child.
Gate check: Hawaiian generally accepts car seats and strollers at the gate for check-in at no extra charge—confirm at check-in to be sure.
Practical tips: Bring the car seat manual, measure to ensure it fits the aircraft seat, reserve a window seat, and confirm specifics with Hawaiian when booking or before travel.

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