Joolz Aer+ Review

Retired from manufacturer: Joolz no longer sells the Aer+, but it may still be available for purchase on third-party websites or secondhand. Its replacement is the Joolz Aer2. The Joolz Aer+ is worth $449–$499 for virtually every parent buying a travel stroller. It holds BabyGearLab's #1 ranking at 84/100 and Babylist's Best Overall award — the highest dual endorsement in the category. The 10-year transferable warranty means a well-maintained Aer+ sells for 60–70% of original value, making the effective cost around $135–$200 for 2+ years of use. The main caveats: the 11-lb basket is small for daily shopping, and the Joolz Aer2 ($579) has now superseded it — if you find the Aer+ at clearance pricing, it's an even stronger buy.

In the US, a collapsible stroller is a free extra item, not your carry-on bag. American and Frontier allow it in the cabin if it fits in the overhead bin, and Delta doesn't count it toward your bag allowance. Folded, the Aer+ is small enough to lie flat in the overhead bin on most full-size jets. Bin space varies by plane, smaller regional jets often can't take it, and the crew has the final say, so have a gate-check bag ready. Some international airlines are stricter: Qantas and Lufthansa count a stroller as part of your carry-on with tighter size limits, and KLM brings it into the cabin only if space allows. See Velivolo's overhead bin size guide. If you do gate-check it, it's free on major US carriers, and the included travel pouch protects the frame. *The manufacturer says this stroller meets IATA cabin bag guidelines. IATA's size is a voluntary industry recommendation, not an airline rule or a guarantee. Your airline's own carry-on limit, and the gate agent, decide whether it can come on board.

The Joolz Aer+ accepts the widest range of infant car seats in the travel stroller category. Compatible brands via Joolz adapters (~$50) include: Nuna PIPA series, Cybex Aton and Cloud series, Maxi-Cosi Mico series, Clek Liing, BeSafe iZi Go Modular, Avionaut Pixel, and Britax Römer Baby-Safe 5Z. No other travel stroller confirms Avionaut and Britax Römer compatibility at this price. Joolz also offers the Aer+ Cot ($229) for newborn use from birth without a car seat. Check joolz.com for the current compatibility list before purchasing.

The Joolz Aer2 (Aer²) launched in 2026 as the successor to the Aer+ at $579 — $80–$130 more expensive. The Aer2 received a Red Dot Award 2026 and carries forward the Aer+'s proven design with refinements Joolz has not fully published. BabyGearLab's current testing is still on the Aer+ (84/100) — the Aer2 has not yet been independently scored. If you find the Aer+ at clearance pricing ($449 or below), it remains the proven value choice. At full pricing, the Aer2 is the current production model and carries the full 10-year warranty.

The Joolz Aer+ outscores the Babyzen YOYO2 at BabyGearLab (84 vs 76/100) with easier one-hand fold and a 5x longer warranty (10 vs 2 years). The YOYO2 wins on fold depth (7.1" vs 9.2") — a meaningful difference for regional jets and strict EU carriers — and on global gate-agent recognition. The Aer+'s 17.7" width is 0.4" narrower than the YOYO2's 17.3" despite what the numbers suggest — both measure very close on width. For ease of use and warranty confidence, Aer+. For maximum fold compactness and the unique YOYO Connect double conversion, YOYO2.

The Joolz Aer+ seat is for children aged 6 months and older. For newborn use from birth, the Joolz Aer+ Cot ($229) provides a lie-flat bassinet that attaches to the Aer+ frame. Compatible infant car seats (Nuna PIPA, Cybex Aton, Maxi-Cosi Mico, Clek, BeSafe, Avionaut, Britax Römer) via adapters (~$50) also enable birth use. The Aer+ Cot at $229 is notably more expensive than the Babyzen YOYO 0+ Newborn Pack ($140), but provides a full lie-flat bassinet rather than a padded insert. For birth-ready use without accessories at any price, only the UPPAbaby Minu V3 provides this out of the box.