gate check a zippy?

[thumper3]

We are planning on traveling to Mexico in Jan. and wondering if gate checking a Zippy is a bad idea?? Should I be worried that it will get damaged? We will just need the stroller for shorter walks around the resort. Would like to take a stroller instead of just the bjorn so my mom can walk with her too. DD will be 1 year old then and around 20 pounds. Should we buy a different stroller for traveling? If so, what do you recommend?

[MmeSunny]

I've flown with my Zippy on at least 4 occasions. Never an issue. I do put it in one of those cheap red "Gate Check" bags from BRU. I love it for a travel stroller because it can haul so much, lay flat, fold fast and tiny and steers easily. Much preferred as a travel stroller to the quest.

[citymama]

I've never taken the Zippy when flying. We bought a $25 Chicco umbrella stroller for travel and have always gate-checked it and never had any trouble (meaning the Zippy would have done fine too). it is nice to have something light-weight when you travel, and something you don't care about trashing/losing if it comes down to it.

[Nechums]

I've gate checked my Zippy on both domestic as well as international flights and it came out fine. The routes I've traveled are used to having families on board, so I felt comfortable checking my stroller. I didn't use a bag, but I did take off the canopy.

[thumper3]

Thanks so much for easing my mind. Will get a red gate check bag at BRU and take the Zippy.

[srkaplan]

I've gate checked my Zippy several times. Never had any major damage, but the last time we flew, the cup holder was broken off.