cm / kg in / lbs
Koala Kloud Inflatable Foot Rest: Airline Approval
Budget Footrest 0.43 kg
10 x 10 x 18 cm packed
The Koala Kloud is a budget inflatable footrest similar to many others in this price range. At 430 grams, it packs down small. Airline acceptance for these generic footrests varies widely, so have a backup plan if cabin crew ask you to deflate it.
How It Ranks
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Overall
of 11 beds
#6
Most named by airline
of 18 beds
#4
Lightest
of 16 beds
#3
Most compact
of 11 beds
Traveling with the Koala Kloud Inflatable Foot Rest
Packing and setup
The Koala Kloud deflates to a tiny 10x10x18 cm cylinder, roughly the size of a water bottle, and weighs just 0.43 kg. The wide-circle leakproof valve allows full inflation in under a minute by mouth. It comes with a machine-washable dust cover and a carrying bag with an attachment clip, which is a nice touch for clipping it to a stroller or bag when not in use.
Using it in flight
The velvety soft flocked PVC surface is comfortable for bare skin and durable enough to handle kid kicks and spills. Parents report toddlers as young as 2.5 years old lying flat and sleeping soundly on it. One parent noted even a flight attendant asked for the product name after seeing how well it worked. The footrest fills the gap between seats, and at the right inflation level creates a near-flat surface for small children to stretch out on.
Good to know
The Koala Kloud matches the cheapest options in this category while offering a more polished design than most budget footrests. The machine-washable cover is a practical bonus for families with messy kids. As with all footwell inflatables, check your airline policy before flying. The PVC material can pose a theoretical choking risk if damaged, so inspect it before each use and do not let very young children chew on the valve area.
Allowed on 37 of 48 airlines. See the Koala Kloud Inflatable Foot Rest on Amazon.
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Allowed (37) 37
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Must not block aisle. Stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Stow when seatbelt sign illuminated (taxi, takeoff, turbulence, landing). Must not block aisle access. JetKids BedBox, Plane Pal, Fly-Tot, Fly LegsUp, and Flyebaby are prohibited.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Window seat required. Must fit entirely within passenger designated seat area. Must not obstruct aisles or disturb other passengers. Must be stowed during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Infants prohibited from using inflight beds.
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- Allowed
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- Allowed
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Stow during taxi, takeoff, landing. Cruise only. Must not attach to seat or window or block exit. Window or middle seats between aisles only. Child head must face back of own seat. Child must fasten seatbelt under arm.
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- Allowed
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- Explicitly approved. Window or center seats only. Hammock-type devices banned. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, landing, and when seat belt sign is on.
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- Allowed
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- Crew discretion. Flyaway Kids Bed listed under crew discretion.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Cruise only — stow for takeoff and landing. Window or centre seats only. Avoid exit rows. JetKids BedBox not allowed in bulkhead rows; Plane Pal and Flyaway allowed at bulkhead centre seats. Recommend calling BA to note booking.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Window seat only (tripping hazard). Must not affect seat functionality or other passengers.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Crew discretion. No published policy.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Must not obstruct aisles or exits. Stow when seatbelt sign on and during takeoff/landing.
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- Allowed
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- Stow during takeoff/landing. Child head must not be under tray table. At bulkhead may need to stow in overhead during turbulence. Devices attaching to seat not permitted.
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- Allowed
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- JetKids BedBox officially approved. Similar devices at crew discretion. Window or inner center seats only. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
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- Allowed
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- JetKids BedBox and Trunki allowed as cabin baggage. Inflatable devices assessed individually at crew discretion.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Crew discretion. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Must not obstruct aisles or exits.
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- Allowed
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Must stow during takeoff and landing. Crew discretion.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Must stow during takeoff and landing.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Crew discretion. Flyaway Kids Bed confirmed accepted. Window seat recommended. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Cruise use only. Recommend calling to note booking.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Must stow during takeoff and landing. Must not be directly attached to the seat. Child must have a booked seat. Head must point towards aircraft tail for safety belt use.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Crew discretion. Flyaway Kids Bed, Fly-Tot, and Plane Pal reported as accepted.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Window or middle seats only. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
- Status
- Allowed
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Ryanair has strict carry-on policies and limited legroom. Devices taking up floor space generally discouraged.
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- Allowed
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Window seat or middle in centre section only. Not in exit rows. Stow during taxi, takeoff, landing. Must not interfere with seat in front reclining. Children under 2 must be removed and secured with infant seatbelt when seatbelt sign on. Seat extenders and foot hammocks NOT allowed.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Stow for takeoff and landing. Cruise use only.
- Status
- Allowed
- Status
- Allowed
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Flyaway Kids Bed at crew discretion. Must stow during takeoff and landing.
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- Allowed
- Notes
- Approved products only. Must stow during takeoff and landing.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Only when seatbelt sign off. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, landing. Inflatable valve must face aisle. Must not affect other passengers. Must be fully deflated before boarding.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- No published policy. Crew discretion.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Must stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Must not obstruct aisles.
- Status
- Allowed
Not Allowed (11) 11
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- Not allowed
- Notes
- All inflatable mattresses and convertible sleep devices explicitly banned.
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- Not allowed
- Notes
- Fly Tot, Plane Pal, mattresses, multi-use travel pillows, JetKids BedBox ride-on suitcases all banned.
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- Not allowed
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- Delta explicitly prohibits inflatable wedges, beds/cubes, infant/baby hammocks, personal pods, and tents. Only FAA-approved child safety seats and CARES harness permitted.
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- Not allowed
- Notes
- Leg rests, seat extenders, hammocks, inflatable footrests not certified by UAE GCAA. Banned products include BedBox, Fly LegsUp, Fly Tot, Plane Pal, Sky Rest. Ride-on suitcases (Trunki, Zinc Flyte, JetKids) may be stored in overhead bin only. Cocoonababy, Flyebaby, SkyBaby, TravelSnug, MonkeyGo also prohibited.
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- Not allowed
- Notes
- Same as Qantas Group policy — Plane Pal, Fly Tot, JetKids BedBox, FlyLegs Up banned.
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- Not allowed
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- Inflatable devices banned. JetKids BedBox may be tolerated at crew discretion.
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- Not allowed
- Notes
- Plane Pal, JetKids BedBox, Fly Tot, FlyLegs Up all banned.
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- Not allowed
- Notes
- No inflatable beds, no Cozigo for bassinet, no comfort devices of any kind.
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- Not allowed
- Notes
- Inflatable and convertible sleep devices banned. Flyaway Kids Bed may be accepted despite official policy.
- Status
- Not allowed
- Notes
- All inflatable devices banned.
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- Not allowed
- Notes
- Fly-Tot, JetKids BedBox, and all devices that modify or alter the seat strictly prohibited.
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Product data verified March 2026