https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:25:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-gate-check#post-1364371 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:29:10 +0000 mediagirl 1364371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: I flew to Ohio by myself with M when she was a little younger. I think the biggest tips I have are to pack lightly for carry-on and check your main bag. Use a backpack, if possible. When you get to the gate, get a tag from the agent at the desk (before going through the line to get on the plane). This will make sure you're prepared. Then, when it is time to get on, do one of two things. 1. ask someone to carry your stroller down the jet bridge so you don't have to or 2. put P in the stroller, stroll down the jet bridge, take her out, flatten the stroller and leave it before you get on the plane.</p> <p>When you gate check, they will ask if you want it checked through or if you need it on your layover. They tag it accordingly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-gate-check#post-1364197 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:42:11 +0000 regberadaisy 1364197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: FUN!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-gate-check#post-1364193 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:41:35 +0000 bpcmarj 1364193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: my Dad is talking about flying me and P out to see him and my sister in Louisiana :) DH would have too much work to do to come with us!</p> <p>@looch: good to know! Though we will likely switch planes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-gate-check#post-1364171 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:36:13 +0000 looch 1364171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends...if you're getting off but the plane is continuing on, you need to get it. If you're just getting off the plane, but will continue with it for the second leg, you might have to ask. Could be that they have diff. color tags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-gate-check#post-1364165 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:34:09 +0000 regberadaisy 1364165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: yes! Where are you going?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-gate-check#post-1364162 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:33:43 +0000 yoursilverlining 1364162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, when you check your stroller (or any bag) at the gate/plane; it goes on the plane and when you get off the plane, whether at your final destination or your layover, you have to get your stroller/bag and bring it to your next stop. </p> <p>Usually you have to wait a little longer in the airbridge right after you step out of the plane and they bring the gate-checked items there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-gate-check#post-1364159 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:33:17 +0000 Weagle 1364159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! It goes on last, comes off first. We just did this for the first time, and it was so easy! Plus, people were incredibly helpful. We bought the travel bag that is made for our stroller, and we had no issues. It was nice to be able to leave our jackets in there during the flight as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-gate-check#post-1364146 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:31:15 +0000 bpcmarj 1364146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like I may be travelling solo with my nearly 2 year old in April. There will for sure be a layover involved. When you gate check a stroller, does it go on the plane with you so it is available to use during your layover? Obviously I am clueless! </p>