Air France pushchair and baby-gear rules
What Air France 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.
At a glance
- Pushchair
- One pushchair checked free, even on fares without checked bags. Only fully foldable strollers (Air France gives the YOYO as an example), subject to availability, within 55 × 45 × 25 cm (21.7 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) folded may go in the cabin.
- Car seat
- One car seat checked free. On board: an approved seat or CARES, max 44 cm wide.
- Cot / bassinet
- Long-haul: bassinets for babies under 10 kg and 70 cm. Only a paid Seat Option guarantees one.
Compact strollers & pushchairs for flying
| Product | Weight | Folded size | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugaboo Butterfly 2 | 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs) | 44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5 cm (17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in, IATA cabin-compatible) | £435 RRP / $479 MSRP | Check price at Bugaboo |
| Joolz Aer+ | 6 kg (13.2 lbs) | 53.5 × 45 × 21.5 cm (21.1 × 17.7 × 8.5 in) | £419 RRP / $449 MSRP | Check price at Joolz |
| Stokke YOYO3 (Babyzen YOYO) | 6.2 kg (13.6 lbs) | 52 × 44 × 18 cm (20.5 × 17.3 × 7.1 in, IATA cabin-size) | £399 RRP / $449 MSRP | Check price at Stokke |
| UPPAbaby Minu V2 | 7.7 kg (16.9 lbs) | 58.4 × 45.2 × 29.2 cm (23 × 17.8 × 11.5 in) | £399 RRP / $399 MSRP | Check price at UPPAbaby |
| Joie pact lite | 5.35 kg (11.8 lbs) | 46.8 × 26 × 54 cm (18.4 × 10.2 × 21.3 in) | Around £160 / $199 (varies by retailer) | Check price at Joie |
Blank cells: not yet verified from the maker's official page.
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