Does my pushchair fit in the cabin?
We compare each pushchair's folded size (from the maker's page) with each airline's cabin limit (from the airline's official page). Dimensions are compared longest side to longest side. A fit on paper isn't a guarantee of space on board.
| Airline | Cabin limit | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5 cm (IATA cabin-compatible) | Joolz Aer+ 53.5 × 45 × 21.5 cm | Joie pact lite 46.8 × 26 × 54 cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm Large cabin bag limit; a large cabin bag is not included on every fare. source | ✅ Fits on paper | ✅ Fits on paper | ❌ Too big |
| TUI Airways | 55 × 40 × 20 cm Pushchair counts as your large hand luggage; max 10 kg. source | ❌ Too big | ❌ Too big | ❌ Too big |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm Folded stroller in the cabin instead of the child's hand baggage. source | ❌ Too big | ❌ Too big | ❌ Too big |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm Pocket buggies only. source | ❌ Too big | ❌ Too big | ❌ Too big |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm Cabin bag including wheels and handles; plus a smaller under-seat bag. source | ✅ Fits on paper | ✅ Fits on paper | ❌ Too big |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm Priority & 2 Cabin Bags overhead limit (10 kg); free under-seat bag is 40 × 30 × 20 cm. source | ❌ Too big | ❌ Too big | ❌ Too big |
| Jet2 | 56 × 45 × 25 cm 10 kg hand luggage including wheels and handles; plus a small under-seat bag. source | ✅ Fits on paper | ✅ Fits on paper | ❌ Too big |
Blank cells: the airline limit isn't verified from its official page yet. Checked 2026-10-14.
Buy
| Product | Folded size | Weight | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugaboo Butterfly 2 | 44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5 cm (IATA cabin-compatible) | 7.3 kg | £435 RRP | Check price at Bugaboo |
| Joolz Aer+ | 53.5 × 45 × 21.5 cm | 6 kg | £419 (joolz.com UK, checked 2026-10-14) | Check price at Joolz |
| Joie pact lite | 46.8 × 26 × 54 cm | 5.35 kg | Check price at Joie |
Blank cells: not yet verified from the maker's official page.
FAQ
Will my pushchair fit in the overhead locker?
Only if its folded size is within your airline's cabin limit, and even then cabin space, fare and crew decisions apply. Compare it in the table, then check with the airline.
Is a cabin-approved pushchair allowed on every airline?
No. Limits differ: BA, easyJet and Jet2 use 56 × 45 × 25 cm, while Ryanair Priority and TUI Airways allow 55 × 40 × 20 cm.
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