Flying Toddlers Can Now Bring Own Harnesses
POSTED: 2:24 pm EDT September 6, 2006
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it has approved the first harness-type child safety device for use on commercial airline flights.
The Cares device, produced by Phoenix-based AmSafe Aviation, involves a belt and shoulder harness that goes around a seat back and attaches to the adult passenger lap belt for improved upper torso restraint.
It is designed for children weighing between 22 and 44 pounds but is not approved for use in other vehicles.
Previously, the FAA had allowed only airlines to provide additional child safety devices. No U.S. airlines had been providing them, according to the agency.
Approving the Cares device follows a July 14 FAA rule that allowed passengers to use FAA-approved airplane-specific harness-type devices that attach to the aircraft seat.
Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press
POSTED: 2:24 pm EDT September 6, 2006
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it has approved the first harness-type child safety device for use on commercial airline flights.
The Cares device, produced by Phoenix-based AmSafe Aviation, involves a belt and shoulder harness that goes around a seat back and attaches to the adult passenger lap belt for improved upper torso restraint.
It is designed for children weighing between 22 and 44 pounds but is not approved for use in other vehicles.
Previously, the FAA had allowed only airlines to provide additional child safety devices. No U.S. airlines had been providing them, according to the agency.
Approving the Cares device follows a July 14 FAA rule that allowed passengers to use FAA-approved airplane-specific harness-type devices that attach to the aircraft seat.
Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press
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