TernX Carry On: Airline Compatibility
The Carry On has an unusually narrow fold at just 36 cm wide, which helps it slot into overhead bins more easily than wider competitors. At 7.7 kg, it is on the heavier side, but the narrow profile gives it a real advantage on airlines with tight bin dimensions.
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At the airport
The TernX Carry On folds to 55x36x23 cm at 7.7 kg, putting it in the same compact class as the YOYO and Nuna TRVL. The fold is quick and the stroller locks closed automatically. At 6.5kg it is light enough to carry one-handed through security without strain. The self-standing fold is helpful when you need to set it down at the gate or in a crowded terminal.
On the plane
The 23 cm depth is slim enough for most wide-body overhead bins, and parents report occasional success on larger narrow-body aircraft as well. It is not quite as reliably overhead-friendly as the YOYO3 at 18cm, but it comes close. Gate checking is straightforward given the compact fold and light weight. The name says it all: it was designed with cabin carry-on in mind.
Good to know
TernX is a newer brand that has built a following among frequent-flying families in Asia and Australia. The Carry On competes directly with the YOYO3 and Nuna TRVL on size and weight, often at a lower price point. Build quality is solid though the brand lacks the extensive accessory ecosystem of more established competitors. A smart choice for parents who want near-YOYO portability without the premium price.
Airline Compatibility
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- 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
- 55L x 40W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact strollers allowed in cabin on domestic flights only. Must fit carry-on size limits when folded. Counts as carry-on item.
- 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
- 55L x 40W 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
- 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
- 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
- 55L x 40W 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 within cabin baggage dimensions.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size 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.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Umbrella strollers allowed in cabin within 20x20x100 cm.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage 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
- Replaces (not supplements) standard carry-on bag.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. Counts as trolley bag if purchased. Electric/motorized strollers not allowed.
- 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 6cm too wide and 8cm 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 0.7kg too heavy 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
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.7kg too heavy for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Foldable strollers (e.g. Pockit-style) allowed within cabin baggage allowance. One stroller/pram per infant or child checked free as additional checked baggage.
- 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
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.7kg too heavy for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Umbrella-type collapsible strollers if cabin stowage available. Collapsible strollers can be gate-checked. Stroller and car seat checked free for infants.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 38W x 22H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 1cm too tall 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
- Folded size is 0.7kg too heavy for this airline's limits
- Notes
- If meets cabin baggage limits (L+W+H max 115cm, 7kg). Collected at gate before boarding. One pushchair, carry-cot, or car seat free in addition to child baggage allowance.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.7kg too heavy 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
- 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
- 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
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.7kg too heavy for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Allowed if fits standard carry-on dimensions. Prams, strollers, portable cots, highchairs, and car seats all carried free as checked baggage with no oversized fee.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 100L x 30W x 15H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 6cm too wide and 8cm 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 16cm too wide and 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 1cm too wide 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
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.7kg too heavy for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Counts against adult carry-on allowance. Not permitted on Dash-8 or E190 aircraft. Free as complimentary infant item. Not available on Dash-8/E190 — must check at counter.
- 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
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 0.7kg too heavy for this airline's 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. Checked at counter, retrieved at baggage belt. Infants can check stroller and car seat free with 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
- 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 6cm too wide and 8cm 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 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
- 56L x 35W x 22H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 1cm too wide and 1cm too tall for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Only compact folding strollers (e.g. Babyzen YOYO). Counts as carry-on item. Over 20 lbs must check at counter. 1 stroller/folding wagon per child free. If carrying both stroller and car seat, only one can be gate-checked. Returned at aircraft door.
- 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.
Product data verified March 2026