Airplane Seatbelt Extender (7-24") - FITS ALL AIRLINES (except Southwest) - FREE Carry Case!

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Pregnancy already comes with its own set of aches, pain, cramps, and other sources of discomfort. An airline seat should not be among them. What’s more, having a comfortable airline seat is more than a matter of comfort for pregnant women. While we all approach pregnancy different ways, having one’s pregnant belly and embryo squeezed by an overtight airplane strap probably isn’t a good idea. Even so, you also have to make sure that your seatbelt is firm around your waist so that it can hold you in place. Most passengers have problems determining the best airplane seat belt extension fit that will not be too tight or too loose. You realize that connecting your seat belt extender is worth your tightness and practice is necessary before your next flight. You will need to get the best way to make your seatbelt as comfortable as possible by getting a feel of how tight it is tight enough. Though it is against the rules, most people still want to buy their extenders for Southwest 747-800 and other 800 series as they find it rather embarrassing to ask from the flight attendant. However, before purchasing Southwest seat belt extender 737-800, make sure it is compatible with the plane’s seat belt. Does Southwest Offer seat belt extenders

The guidelines state ”While these extenders may have a label that indicates they are FAA-approved and conform to TSO-C22g, they are not inspected and maintained under each airline’s FAA-accepted CAMP and should not be used”. Federal Aviation Administration In the same way it is polite to defer to pregnant women on the bus or subway and give up their seats for them, allowing them extra comfort on a plane seems natural. Remember, most airlines do not allow using extenders unless those provided and approved by the airline. Like in the case of Southwest Airlines, a customer is only allowed to use a Southwest seatbelt extender that is provided and approved by the airline.Most of us enjoy traveling. Traveling comes with some hustles that may make the adventure less fun than it was meant to be—speaking from my own experience. I enjoy traveling a lot and especially traveling by air. However, I haven’t been enjoying traveling so much lately due to my body size. I have been having issues fastening the airplane seat belts as they would not fit. This became a thorn on my flesh. In my opinion, the best way to deal with a problem is not running away from it but looking for solutions to it—this time, I had to take my advice. It is no secret that airline seats are strictly hierarchal, with a massive difference between the first class and economy class flight experiences. A seatbelt extender, also known as a “seat belt extension,” is an attachment that helps you fasten your seat belt when it doesn’t quite fit around your waist. They’re often used by plus size passengers or those who are pregnant.

Pros: it doubles up as a ride on and is very easy to set up. Jetkids Stokke Bedbox can be ridden on at the airport That's why any passenger of size, like me, has to do more research and due diligence when booking travel. It is easier to find your seat if you board among the first people and comfortably attract the attendant’s attention. This way, you will be able to ask for the extender without any fear of judgment. Pre-boarding also gives you alone time with the attendant to ask for the extender before other passengers get on board. Pre-boarding also allows you to choose the most comfortable seat for some airlines like Southwest. Ask For The Seat Belt Extender As you Board

For a guide to asking for a seatbelt extender, you can visit our post on when to ask here, as well as our top three tips here. What Is A Seatbelt Extender?

That is something on which the FAA is vague, and likely intentionally so, as it allows airlines some leeway to decide what type of seat belt extenders, if any, they wish to allow on their flights. Generally speaking, the armrests must be lowered and you need to fit in that space without encroaching significantly — usually 1 inch or more — on the person or people sitting next to you. Fair enough. At my current weight, I don't encroach on anyone else's space, but it can be a tight squeeze and a bit uncomfortable sometimes with the armrests lowered. Tips for traveling as a passenger of size Be aware of aircraft type and seat widthIt's incredibly unfortunate this information wasn't clearly communicated in advance to the passengers but, once at the airport, the airline could not break this safety rule. The women could fly in economy because the seats did not include airbags, and so the airline could provide seat belt extenders to ensure safe travel for their passengers. Furthermore, the FAA advised that any passengers injured by a seat belt extender brought from home may be legally and/or financially responsible for the injuries or deaths of any nearby passengers. Will My Seatbelt Extender Be Taken Away From Me? The Type A Airplane Seat Belt Extender fits on a wide variety of airlines and will lead to a hassle and stress-free flying experience. If you are flying Southwest, please try the Type B Airplane Extender. I need to be more aware of the seats themselves on the particular aircraft I fly. I need to know exactly which seats I fit comfortably into and whether or not I may need a seat belt extender. Why is Southwestern Airlines different? Only they know the full answer to that question. They may feel that their seat belt design provides better comfort, or perhaps it is more economical for them.

There is some debate about this, considering the FAA has pretty much said no due to safety reasons. However, the FAA has also approved many extenders that are currently on the market. With this, the majority of the advice you will hear or read in Facebook groups, Reddit, etc. will tell you to bring your own, however, this does not mean you will always be able to use it. You deserve to be comfortable and safe when you travel and if you need a seatbelt extender to do that, that’s okay! No, not all seat belts on planes are the same. Depending on the type of plane you’re on, the seatbelt length will vary. We’ve created some useful guides here showing the seatbelt length for major airlines in both North America and Europe. These inflight comfort devices or seat extenders, (also known as “inflatable foot rests”, “inflatable travel mattresses”, “convertible in-flight beds” or “bed boxes” ), are an ingenious way of converting an economy seat into a comfortable flat bed for kids and cheaper than an upgrade! Unfortunately, yes, using your own airline seatbelt extender could have an effect on your travel insurance.It may, thus, be worth your time to “practice” connecting and using your seat belt extender before you use it on your next flight. Get a feel for how tight is tight enough, and the best way to make your particular model as comfortable as possible. This Airplane Extender is FAA PMA tagged, and therefore made in accordance with all applicable FAA regulations.