cm / kg in / lbs
Silver Cross Jet 4: Airline Compatibility
5.9 kg
55.9 x 30.5 x 20.3 cm
Ultra-compact
A small update to the Jet 3 with marginally larger dimensions. The narrow fold design carries over, making it one of the easier strollers to stow in overhead bins. The ride is basic but perfectly serviceable for travel days.
How It Ranks
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Overall
of 48 strollers
#5
Lightest
of 48 strollers
#5
Smallest fold
of 48 strollers
40%
Carry-on rate
19 of 48 airlines
Traveling with the Silver Cross Jet 4
At the airport
At 5.9 kg and 55.9x30.5x20.3 cm folded, the Jet 4 is slightly heavier than the Jet 3 but adds some comfort features that justify the extra 200 grams. The fold mechanism is quick and the carry handle is well-positioned for hauling through terminals. Silver Cross refined the chassis for improved rolling, which makes a difference on long airport walks. Security screening is straightforward with its compact shape.
On the plane
Overhead bin fit is comparable to the Jet 3, with the same 55.9x30.5x20.3 cm folded dimensions working well on wide-body aircraft. The 55.9 cm length remains the main variable: it fits most international carriers but can be marginal on strict domestic airlines. Parents recommend checking your specific airline dimensions before banking on overhead storage. Gate checking is hassle-free with the included travel bag.
Good to know
The Jet 4 improves on the Jet 3 with a better canopy, improved suspension, and upgraded fabrics. The ride feels noticeably smoother on rough surfaces. If you are choosing between Jet generations, the 4 is worth the upgrade unless the price difference is substantial. It occupies a nice middle ground between the ultralight Jet 3 and heavier premium strollers, giving you genuine daily-use comfort with solid travel credentials.
One of the 10 lightest travel strollers we track. See the Silver Cross Jet 4 on Amazon.
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19 carry-on 29 gate check
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Carry-on (19) 19
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Foldable strollers (e.g. Pockit-style) allowed within cabin baggage allowance.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Must fit standard carry-on dimensions and fit in the overhead bin.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Any fully collapsible stroller fitting overhead bin. Does NOT count toward carry-on allowance.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Strollers within 115 cm linear dimensions allowed. Free under 9 kg, fee for 9-23 kg.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 45W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Must fold into carry bag and fit cabin bag dims. Replaces larger cabin bag. E.g. Babyzen Yoyo.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Umbrella-type collapsible strollers if cabin stowage available.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Small collapsible strollers fitting carry-on dimensions.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 45W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Allowed in cabin only if folded and within 56x45x25cm (including handles/wheels) AND purchased as a large cabin bag. Most strollers do not fit. Gate-check is the standard approach.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- If meets cabin baggage limits (L+W+H max 115cm, 7kg).
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 45W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 61L x 41W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact collapsible strollers that fit overhead bin dimensions (carry-on size: 24x16x10 in).
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Must fit standard carry-on dimensions.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 45W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Allowed if fits standard carry-on dimensions.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Counts against adult carry-on allowance. Not permitted on Dash-8 or E190 aircraft.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- If compact and foldable. L+W+H max 115cm. Must remain closed during flight. Counts as cabin baggage. Must be properly packed in a suitable bag prior to boarding.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 35W x 22H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Only compact folding strollers (e.g. Babyzen YOYO). Counts as carry-on item. Over 20 lbs must check at counter.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Replaces (not supplements) standard carry-on bag.
Gate Check (29) 29
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Checked in with baggage. Fully collapsible pushchair free for infant/child booking, plus one of: car seat, booster, or travel cot.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not carried in cabin. Small collapsible/umbrella strollers (max 25.5cm diameter, 92cm length) at gate. 1 stroller per child free. Returned at aircraft door.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 100L x 30W x 15H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.5cm too wide and 5.3cm too tall for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. Small cabin strollers max 15x30x100 cm. Standard strollers can also replace the hand baggage allowance at max 55x35x25 cm. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Allowed on international and domestic jet services. Turboprop flights (NZ5000-NZ5999) require check-in. If flight is full, staff may ask you to gate-check.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Does not count as checked baggage.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 25H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact strollers allowed in cabin on domestic flights only. Must fit carry-on size limits when folded. Counts as carry-on item. One stroller per child gate-checked free. ANA lends strollers at the airport for use until the boarding gate.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 25H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 38W x 22H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- One fully collapsible stroller if cabin space available and no car seat also being brought onboard. One stroller OR car seat OR carry-cot free for infants under 2. NOT returned at aircraft door. For children 2+ counts toward checked allowance.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. Gate-checked strollers returned at baggage claim, not at the gate.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 25H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if within cabin baggage dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not as cabin item. Courtesy gate-check at jetbridge. 1 stroller per lap infant free. Does not count toward checked bag allowance.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 100L x 30W x 15H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.5cm too wide and 5.3cm too tall for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. If space allows on KLM flights, stroller goes in cabin; otherwise gate-checked. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 100L x 20W x 20H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 10.5cm too wide and 0.3cm too tall for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Folded stroller allowed in cabin if within dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 35W x 25H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- If ticket includes overhead cabin bag, can bring approved stroller instead (not both). LowFare ticket holders must check stroller. Some airports require check-in at counter, not gate. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Gate check availability varies by airport.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- One stroller, collapsible carry-cot, or pushchair per infant free in addition to infant baggage allowance.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. 2 items of baby equipment free (pushchair, car seat, booster, or travel cot). Must tag at check-in or gate.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Umbrella strollers allowed in cabin within 20x20x100 cm. Gate check available but may vary by airport.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Strollers should be checked, not carried on. 1 stroller per ticketed child free, in addition to 2 free checked bags. Any type accepted.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Does not count toward checked bag allowance.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 100L x 30W x 15H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.5cm too wide and 5.3cm too tall for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 20H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long and 0.3cm too tall for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Returned at aircraft door.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.9cm too long for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. Counts as trolley bag if purchased. Electric/motorized strollers not allowed. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Tagged at check-in desk, baggage drop, or boarding gate.
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