Quick rules for flying with stroller in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
Strollers can be gate-checked free of charge on most airlines. Larger strollers may need to be checked at the counter.
Free gate-check at the aircraft door across all EU airlines. Returned at gate on arrival. Compact travel strollers (≤ 7 kg folded) sometimes fit overhead bin.
Free gate-check on BA, Virgin, easyJet, Jet2. Returned at gate on arrival.
Free gate-check on LATAM, Aeroméxico, Avianca, Copa, GOL, Azul. Returned at gate.
Free gate-check at the aircraft door on virtually all Asian carriers. Returned at the gate on arrival for connecting flights or claim at baggage on final destination. Compact / travel strollers (≤ 7 kg folded) can sometimes go in the overhead bin (verify with carrier).
Free gate-check on Qantas / Virgin AU / Jetstar / Air NZ. Returned at gate on arrival. Compact travel strollers may go in overhead bin on certain carriers.