Child Restraint System

Using An Approved Child Restraint System

  1. The safest way to secure an infant (less than 2 years old) or child (between 2 and 7 yrs old) on board an aircraft is in an approved Child Restraint System, in a dedicated seat, appropriate for that infant or child. PAL encourages a parent or guardian who purchases a seat for an infant or child, to provide their own approved child restraint system (CRS). The use of a CRS provides an equivalent level of safety to infants and children as that afforded to adult passengers wearing seatbelts. (Reference: ICAO Document 10049)
  2. A separate seat must be purchased for an infant who will be using an approved car seat or approved CRS.
  3. The infant or child using the approved car seat or aircraft CRS must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will attend to their safety. A parent or guardian who is responsible for an infant or child who is using an approved car seat or aircraft CRS on board an aircraft must be seated next to the seat to which the car seat or aircraft CRS is secured.
  4. Booster seats are not allowed for use on board the aircraft.
  5. Carriage of car seats or aircraft CRS must meet the following criteria:
  1. Forward facing CRS specific for aircraft use must bear a label or marking indicating approval by an ICAO-member State (such as FAA, EASA, CASA, etc.)
  2. Aft facing CRS which are typically intended for an occupant who is unable to walk unassisted and weighing less than 10 kgs (22 lbs) must bear a label or marking indicating approval by an ICAO-member State (such as FAA, EASA, CASA, etc.).
  3. A car seat must meet the safety standards of an ICAO State approving it for use in aircraft and must bear two labels:
    1. “This child restraint system conforms to all applicable State motor vehicle safety standards” and
    2. “This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft” in red lettering.
  4. The height and weight of the infant or child using the car seat or aircraft CRS must be within the range specified by the car seat or aircraft CRS manufacturer.
  5. The car seat or aircraft CRS must fit in the aircraft seat dimension below:
    
NOTE:
  • Measurements in inches
  • Standard seat dimensions are provided, unless otherwise specified (e.g. Seats 32A, 32B, etc.)

It is recommended that the passenger utilizing a Child Restraint System NOT be assigned to exit row seats.

 

These measurements serve as guidance. For information on the assigned aircraft, passenger needs to get in touch with Reservations.

 

Disclaimer: Aircraft assignments may change due to certain unavoidable operational exigencies, please get in touch with PAL Reservations for details and assistance prior to your flight.

Note: Unit of measurement used is INCHES.

f. CARES Child Safety Device is the only FAA-approved harness-type restraint for children weighing between 22 to 44 lbs. This provides an alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is not approved for use in motor vehicles. It must bear two labels:

1. "FAA Approved in Accordance with 14 CFR 21.8(d)" -or- "FAA Approved in Accordance with 14 CFR 21.305(d), Amd 21.50 6-9-1980" and
2. "Approved for Aircraft Use Only”