Lufthansa pushchair and baby-gear rules
What Lufthansa allows for pushchairs, car seats and cots, summarised from its official page (checked 2026-10-14). Rules change, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- Pushchair
- One foldable pushchair free per child. Pocket buggies up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm may go in the cabin.
- Car seat
- Car seat or baby basket free. Onboard use requires a child ticket and a certified seat secured with the lap belt.
- Cot / bassinet
- Long-haul: free bassinets for babies up to 8 months, 11 kg and 67 cm. Reserve early.
Compact pushchairs for flying
| Product | Weight | Folded size | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugaboo Butterfly 2 | 7.3 kg | 44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5 cm (IATA cabin-compatible) | £435 RRP | Check price at Bugaboo |
| Joolz Aer+ | 6 kg | 53.5 × 45 × 21.5 cm | £419 (joolz.com UK, checked 2026-10-14) | Check price at Joolz |
| Joie pact lite | 5.35 kg | 46.8 × 26 × 54 cm | Check price at Joie |
Blank cells: not yet verified from the maker's official page.
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