Nia Compact Travel System (8 Piece)

I was nervous about fitting a travel system in the overhead bin, but the seat mode slid right into the sizer with room to spare. The whole set handles cobblestones surprisingly well for being so compact.

The carrycot mode being approved for actual airplane cabins was the deciding factor for me, and it genuinely fits in the overhead bin without a fight. We’ve used it from birth through our 20-month-old, and the fact that it handles up to 22kg means we’re not shopping for another stroller anytime soon

Finally, a stroller that fits in the overhead bin with the carrycot on—I didn't have to gate-check anything on our last flight. The seat grows with my kid all the way to 22kg, so I'm set for years. Assembly was surprisingly painless, and it glides one-handed even when loaded.