Inflatable Plane Cushions. Are they allowed?

Airline Info

 

Accepted Airline Guarantee: Travel with Confidence

We take immense pride in announcing that the Kooshy Kids Kooshion and the Inflatable Sky Bunk (all versions) are now accepted for use on 100+ airlines worldwide. Our confidence in being accepted on these airlines is so high that we offer a money-back guarantee if the use of these products is denied on any of the below airlines.

We are not aware of any specific restrictions for the Kooshy Kloud. 

  1. Aegean Airlines
  2. Aer Lingus
  3. Aeroflot
  4. Air Asia
  5. Air Asia Japan
  6. AirAsia Philippines
  7. AirAsia X
  8. Aircalin 
  9. Air Canada 
  10. Air Canada Rouge
  11. Air China
  12. Air India
  13. Air India Express
  14. Air Macau
  15. Air Mauritius
  16. Air Transat
  17. Air Vanuatu
  18. Alaska Airlines
  19. Alliance Air
  20. All Nippon Airways (ANA)
  21. ANA Wings
  22. American Airlines
  23. American Eagle
  24. Austrian Airlines
  25. Beijing Capital Airlines
  26. Cathay Dragon (ceased operations, integrated into Cathay Pacific)
  27. Cathay Pacific
  28. Cebgo
  29. Cebu Pacific
  30. China Airlines
  31. China Eastern
  32. China Southern
  33. Citilink
  34. Chongqing Airlines
  35. Corsair
  36. Delta Air Lines
  37. EasyJet 
  38. Emerald Airlines
  39. Envoy Air
  40. EVA Air 
  41. Etihad Airways
  42. Ethiopian Airlines
  43. Firefly
  44. Finnair
  45. Frontier Airlines
  46. Garuda Indonesia
  47. Hong Kong Airlines
  48. Horizon Air
  49. Iberia Airlines
  50. Iberia Express
  51. Icelandair 
  52. Indonesia AirAsia 
  53. J-Air
  54. Japan Airlines
  55. Japan Transocean Air
  56. Jazz Aviation
  57. Jet2
  58. Jet2holidays
  59. JetBlue
  60. Jetstar Pacific (rebranded as Pacific Airlines)
  61. KLM Cityhopper
  62. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  63. LATAM Argentina
  64. LATAM Brazil
  65. LATAM Chile
  66. LATAM Colombia
  67. LATAM Ecuador
  68. LATAM Paraguay
  69. LATAM Peru
  70. Latam Airlines 
  71. LOT Polish Airlines
  72. Luxair 
  73. Malaysia Airlines
  74. Malawian Airlines
  75. Malindo Air
  76. Mandarin Airlines
  77. MASwings
  78. Norwegian Air Argentina (ceased operations)
  79. Norwegian Air UK (ceased operations)
  80. Norwegian Air Shuttle 
  81. Olympic Air
  82. Oman Air
  83. Pacific Airlines (previously Jetstar Pacific)
  84. Peach Aviation
  85. Philippine Airlines 
  86. Piedmont Airlines
  87. PSA Airlines
  88. Royal Brunei Airlines
  89. Royal Jordanian Airlines
  90. Ryukyu Air Commuter
  91. Samoa Airways 
  92. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) 
  93. Scoot
  94. Shenzhen Airlines
  95. SilkAir 
  96. Singapore Airlines
  97. Southwest Airlines 
  98. Swiss International Air Lines 
  99. TAP Air Portugal
  100. Thai AirAsia 
  101. Tibet Airlines
  102. Tigerair Taiwan
  103. Transavia
  104. Tyrolean Airways 
  105. UTair Aviation
  106. Vanilla Air (ceased operations, merged with Peach Aviation)
  107. Vietnam Airlines
  108. VietJet Air 
  109. Virgin Atlantic
  110. Virgin Australia
  111. Vueling
  112. WestJet
  113. Wizz Air
  114. XiamenAir
  115. Zipair

    At Kooshy Kids, we strive to ensure your family travels are comfortable and stress-free. The airlines listed allow the use of our inflatables through various channels. We recommend obtaining written approval from the airline if unsure. We have provided links where airlines list that they allow inflight devices.

    Check each airline's safety criteria on their official websites, as they often align with our usage instructions. Note that codeshare flights are excluded from our Money Back Guarantee unless both the operating and marketing carriers are on our accepted list.

    Airlines where use is at the discretion of the flight crew:

    At the time the below list was compiled, we are not aware of specific policies for each airline regarding our product's use. Therefore, the approval of using our inflatables will likely depend on the discretion of the flight crew.

    • Aerolineas Argentinas
    • Aeromexico
    • Air Europa
    • Air India Express
    • Air Serbia
    • Air Tahiti Nui
    • Alitalia
    • Allegiant
    • AtlasGlobal
    • Avianca
    • Azerbaijan Hava Yollary
    • Azul
    • Batiok Airlines
    • Bangkok Airways
    • Bonza Airlines
    • Bmi regional
    • Brussels Airlines
    • Condor
    • Copa Airlines
    • Croatia Airlines
    • Czech Airlines
    • Dragonair
    • Edelweiss Air
    • Egyptair
    • EL AL
    • Eurowings
    • Flydubai
    • Frontier
    • Germanwings
    • Gol
    • Gulf Air
    • Hainan Airlines
    • IndiGo Airlines
    • InterJet
    • Jet Airways
    • JetBlue
    • Jet Time
    • Kenya Airways
    • La Compagnie
    • Lion Airlines
    • Middle East Airlines
    • Nok Air
    • Nordwind Airlines
    • OpenSkies
    • Pakistan Int

    Airlines Not Accepting Plane Bed, Hammock, or Foot Rest Devices:

    The airlines listed below are yet to officially approve the use of plane bed/footrest products. While some crew members may allow them, and you find many examples on our Insta account of the, being used on the below airlines, it is at their discretion.

    We are actively working with these airlines to encourage them to consider our products, which comply with safety standards set by IATA and other aviation regulators.

    Airlines that have not yet approved any onboard sleep device include:

    • Asiana Airlines
    • British Airways
    • Emirates
    • Fiji Airways
    • Jetstar Australia
    • Hawaiian Airlines
    • Lufthansa
    • Qantas
    • Qatar
    • South African Airways
    • Thai Airways
    • Turkish Airlines
    • United Airlines

    To improve your chances of using Kooshy Kids products on flights, call your airline ahead of time. Inform them that you plan to use the product when the seatbelt sign is off, ensuring your child is secured with a seatbelt while using it, and it will be used according to their safety requirements. This proactive step can help record your intention in your booking and inform the cabin crew.

    For photographic examples of our products in use by our customers on various airlines, visit our Instagram highlights: Kooshy Kids Instagram.

    Safety Guidelines for Optimal Usage

    To ensure the utmost safety and compliance, we kindly request that you adhere to the following conditions when using the Kooshy Kids Kooshion and/or our Inflatable Sky Bunk:

      1. Pack and securely stow the Kooshion/Sky Bunk during taxi, take-off, and landing. Inflate it only when the seatbelt sign is switched off.
      2. Do not use in an exit row.
      3. Ensure that it does not obstruct aisle access for other passengers.
      4. Keep the child's seat belt fastened at all times while using the product/s, use a seatbelt extender where required. 
      5. Ensure the seatbelt is secured around the child's waist and if this is not possible, request a seatbelt extender (or you can purchase one from us to carry with you on all of your travels). 
      6. Children using our products should be supervised by an adult at all times.
      7. Encourage children to face forward so that their heads are not near the tray table.
      8. Our products should only be used in the seats specified in our diagrams below or according to specific airline guidelines.

     

    Kooshy Kids Kooshion Placement on the Plane
    OR

    Refer to the diagrams above to identify the seats where most airlines will allow the use of tour products. Please check with your airline to see what they allow as every airline has different rules.

    KOOSHY KIDS KOOSHION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SHEET
    KOOSHY KIDS INFLATABLE SKY BUNK PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SHEET

    These product information sheets demonstrate the safety features of our products, which may assist the flight crew in their decision to permit its use. You are welcome to print these documents and take them with you to present to the crew. 

    Alternative Options for Non-Approved Airlines

    We understand that not all airlines may accept Kooshy Kids Kooshion and/or Inflatable Sky Bunk. In such cases, we offer two alternatives:

    • Kooshy Kloud - The Ultimate Travel Pillow: The Kooshy Kloud is a versatile travel pillow that provides optimal comfort and support for your child during flights. It serves as an excellent alternative for non-approved airlines, ensuring a restful and enjoyable travel experience.

      We are not aware of any specific restrictions for this product as it does not occupy the footwell, rather acts as a cushion in their own seat space.
       
    • Our Trio Bundle - Everything They Need: Our Trio Bundle has been curated to meet all your child's travel needs. Each bundle includes the Original Kooshy Kids Kooshion, Kooshy Kloud, and our convenient Tiny Pump v2.

      With this comprehensive package, you'll have everything necessary to keep your child comfortable and entertained during flights, even on non-approved airlines, if you are asked to remove your Kooshion, you have the Kloud as back-up. This bundle is extremely popular especially where there is any doubt -it offers peace of mind. 


    By opting for the Kooshy Kloud, or even better with the the Trio Bundle you can travel with confidence, knowing that you have alternative options available to ensure your child's comfort, regardless of the airline's acceptance.

    Join the growing community of satisfied customers who have made Kooshy Kids their go-to travel companion. Happy travels with Kooshy Kids!

    All of our pumps ARE permitted onboard. Batteries are only prohibited in checked luggage. 

    We aim to update this information regularly, please see our terms and conditions for further information.