cm / kg in / lbs
Plane Pal Full Kit: Airline Approval
Inflatable Cushion 1.3 kg
36 x 17 x 8 cm packed
Max 90 kg child
The Plane Pal is one of the original inflatable cushion brands and remains popular with families. It fills the leg space in front of the seat to create a flat surface for kids to lie on. At 1.3 kg it adds some weight to your carry-on, but kids who actually sleep on long flights make it worth every gram.
How It Ranks
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Overall
of 11 beds
#3
Most named by airline
of 18 beds
#11
Lightest
of 16 beds
#8
Most compact
of 11 beds
#1
Best for older kids
of 7 beds
Traveling with the Plane Pal Full Kit
Packing and setup
At 1.3 kg and 36x17x8 cm packed, the Plane Pal is compact enough for carry-on luggage. The kit includes a foot pump (newer versions have a rechargeable electric pump) that inflates the two air compartments in about 90 seconds. Setup is straightforward: place it in the footwell and pump it up once cruising altitude is reached. The foot pump can be a bit squeaky at night, so the electric pump upgrade is worth considering for red-eye flights.
Using it in flight
The cushion fills the gap between your seat and the seat in front, creating a flat surface for kids to stretch out. Parents report children aged 3 to 8 sleeping comfortably on long-haul flights, with some logging 7+ hours of sleep. The 90 kg weight limit means even older kids can use it as a footrest. It works best in standard economy seats where the footwell is a consistent depth.
Good to know
Airline approval varies significantly. Airlines like KLM and Virgin Atlantic allow the Plane Pal, but others ban inflatable devices entirely. Always confirm with your airline before flying. The cushion must be deflated for taxi, takeoff, and landing. Some rental services (like Hire for Baby in Australia) offer it if you want to try before you buy.
Allowed on 37 of 48 airlines. See the Plane Pal Full Kit on Amazon.
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37 allowed 9 named 11 not allowed
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Approved (9) 9
- Status
- Approved
- Notes
- Must not block aisle. Stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
- Status
- Approved
- 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.
- Status
- Approved
- 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.
- Status
- Approved
- Notes
- 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.
- Status
- Approved
- 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.
- Status
- Approved
- Notes
- Window or middle seats only. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
- Status
- Approved
- 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.
- Status
- Approved
- Notes
- Approved products only. Must stow during takeoff and landing.
- Status
- Approved
- 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.
Allowed (28) 28
- Status
- 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.
- Status
- 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.
- Status
- Allowed
- Status
- Allowed
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Explicitly approved. Window or center seats only. Hammock-type devices banned. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, landing, and when seat belt sign is on.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Crew discretion. Flyaway Kids Bed listed under crew discretion.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Window seat only (tripping hazard). Must not affect seat functionality or other passengers.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Crew discretion. No published policy.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Must not obstruct aisles or exits. Stow when seatbelt sign on and during takeoff/landing.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- JetKids BedBox officially approved. Similar devices at crew discretion. Window or inner center seats only. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- JetKids BedBox and Trunki allowed as cabin baggage. Inflatable devices assessed individually at crew discretion.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Crew discretion. Must stow during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Must not obstruct aisles or exits.
- Status
- 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.
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Crew discretion. Flyaway Kids Bed, Fly-Tot, and Plane Pal reported as accepted.
- Status
- Allowed
- Status
- Allowed
- Notes
- Ryanair has strict carry-on policies and limited legroom. Devices taking up floor space generally discouraged.
- Status
- Allowed
- Status
- 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.
- 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
- Status
- Not allowed
- Notes
- All inflatable mattresses and convertible sleep devices explicitly banned.
- Status
- Not allowed
- Notes
- Fly Tot, Plane Pal, mattresses, multi-use travel pillows, JetKids BedBox ride-on suitcases all banned.
- Status
- Not allowed
- Notes
- Delta explicitly prohibits inflatable wedges, beds/cubes, infant/baby hammocks, personal pods, and tents. Only FAA-approved child safety seats and CARES harness permitted.
- Status
- 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.
- Status
- Not allowed
- Notes
- Same as Qantas Group policy — Plane Pal, Fly Tot, JetKids BedBox, FlyLegs Up banned.
- Status
- Not allowed
- Notes
- Inflatable devices banned. JetKids BedBox may be tolerated at crew discretion.
- Status
- Not allowed
- Notes
- Plane Pal, JetKids BedBox, Fly Tot, FlyLegs Up all banned.
- Status
- Not allowed
- Notes
- No inflatable beds, no Cozigo for bassinet, no comfort devices of any kind.
- Status
- 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.
- Status
- 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