We are using this on a trip as I write this. It actually fit in the plane seat as advertised! The aisle was a bit narrow for the piece, but we made it. It works as a car seat very well, but I wiouldn't recommend this as your everyday car seat for errands and such - it is cumbersome to get from the car into a stroller position with the baby in the thing. Overall, I am very please with the item. I also get many compliments from other mother's as to its sylishness. Great for trips - it eliminates many of the items you might have to drag along with you.