inflatable footrest
 

Flying from Vancouver to Brisbane on a Boeing 787-8 with Air Canada and wondering if I can bring my inflatable footrest/travel pillow for my kids to use to sleep?

I don't see why there would be any problem. Lots of people use similar items. As long as it isn't a full-size air mattress you should be OK ;)

Twitter AC first as that footrest is not permitted on many airlines.

Agree as it could be seen as an impediment to passengers evacuating the aircraft in case of an emergency so would just call it a travel pillow and leave it at that.

Based on this thread, I'm going to assume no...

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...llowed-ac.html

BTW andrea23, welcome to FT!

IME travelling on AC and UA it very much is up to the FA and SDs serving you, where you are seated and when you decide to deploy such a contraption. Supposing you are seated in a non emergency exit row then I would recommend inflating the contraption when you've climbed and the seat belt sign goes off, and then deflate and stow the "furniture" about 30 minutes prior to arrival. That being said, I've sat in emergency exit rows and have had stuff scattered about the row whilst the plane was at altitude.

Indeed, bring your own full-sized air mattresses is an option reserved for customers in business aka Signature Service :p

-James

Is an inflatable footrest different from an inflatable pillow or is it just where you put it?

I realize this was over a year ago but I’m wondering if you successfully took these pillows on-board? I’m taking the same flight and have the same question.

I have never tried to use one bit official policy is that they are not allowed

https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...-children.html

Prohibited Child Restraint Devices

• BedBox®, Plane Pal, Fly-Tot, Fly LegsUp, Flyebaby.
• Little Cargo® seats (notwithstanding any claims from manufacturers that they are approved for use in aircraft).

A footrest creates inherent risk in an emergency, for at least the passenger using it and perhaps for others between the passenger and an aisle. An inflatable pillow is an entirely different thing. But, remember that every safety study ever completed points to the importance of keeping one's seat belt fastened when one is in one's seat. Do you really want your child flying through the cabin as a projectile in sudden turbulence?

its for me to use as a footrest. I’m pregnant so it’s really important I keep my legs elevated. My seatbelt would be on the whole time. Also same goes for my son. So he can stretch his legs out straight but still be in his seat/seatbelt.

its funny that some airlines allow and some do not.

I used one Oct 2019 YUL-BRU. It was a little over a foot wide and about 4 inches high and inflatable. I was not sitting at the bulk head or emerg exit. I suspect a FA never even noticed it. I will say that being only 5 feet tall, it really makes a difference to have the legs somewhat elevated/supported when flying in economy for any length of time.

I just use a carry on bag for my feet if I want a footrest.