Lots of people have stopped flying infant in arms because it’s far safer for babies to be properly secured. The FAA is rather clear on that.
That means the car seat wouldn’t be checked: it would be strapped down to a seat and the baby strapped in that.
In this case, it’s very possible - even likely, because airlines like selling seats - that baby was a revenue passenger entitled to a carry-on bag of its own.
That means the car seat wouldn’t be checked: it would be strapped down to a seat and the baby strapped in that.
In this case, it’s very possible - even likely, because airlines like selling seats - that baby was a revenue passenger entitled to a carry-on bag of its own.