Silver Cross Jet 5 Review

By BestTravelStroller.com Team · Updated November 2026

The Jet 5 lies flat from birth and folds onto two wheels so you can pull it like a suitcase. It is long when folded, though, and its basket is small.

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How this was put together: this is research-based. We compared maker specs, manuals, airline rules and patterns in verified owner reviews; we have not tested these strollers ourselves. How we research. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Silver Cross Jet 5 at a Glance

Buy it if

You walk long airport terminals and like pulling a folded stroller on its wheels.

Skip it if

You need a big basket or a fold that fits a carry-on sizer.

What stands out

Full lie-flat seat and newborn apron, up to 55 lb
Folds onto two wheels and pulls like a suitcase
Rain cover and travel cover included

What to watch for

24.5 in long when folded, longer than a carry-on
15.87 lb without the bumper bar
Small basket split by a frame bar

It is one of our best travel strollers, where you can see how it ranks.

Silver Cross Jet 5 specifications
List price	$550 (Silver Cross)
Weight	15.87 lb
Folded size	24.5 x 14.5 x 10 in
Fits a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on	No
Child weight limit	55 lb
Age	Birth
Recline	Full lie-flat
Fold	Folds onto two wheels, stands on its own
Basket	Not stated
Warranty	Not stated on the product page

From Silver Cross’s US product page and manual, checked November 2026.

Will the Silver Cross Jet 5 Fit in the Overhead Bin?

What Silver Cross says: Silver Cross says the Jet 5 is "cabin approved for all key airlines" and fits the overhead locker, and advises checking with your airline first.

Folded, the Silver Cross Jet 5 measures 24.5 x 14.5 x 10 in. That is bigger than a standard 22 x 14 x 9 in US carry-on in at least one direction, so it depends on the airline and on bin space.

24.5 x 14.5 x 10 in folded (solid) against a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on (dashed). On the maker’s numbers, it does not fit that size. Drawn to scale from the maker’s published dimensions.

Silver Cross Jet 5 against airline cabin stroller limits
Airline cabin rule for strollers	Silver Cross Jet 5 on the maker’s numbers
United: 22 x 14 x 9 in	Over the limit
JetBlue: 22 x 14 x 9 in	Over the limit
Qantas: 22 x 14 x 9 in, 7 kg	Over the limit
Lufthansa: 55 x 40 x 23 cm	Over the limit
Air France: 55 x 45 x 25 cm	Over the limit
KLM: 55 x 45 x 25 cm, 10 kg	Over the limit
Spirit: 22 x 18 x 10 in	Over the limit
Singapore: 115 cm total, 7 kg	Over the limit
American: under 20 lb, must fit the bin	Under the weight limit

Cabin space is first come, first served on most airlines, and the crew has the final say. Most airlines check a stroller free, at the gate or the counter; see airline stroller policies.

Can You Use the Silver Cross Jet 5 From Birth?

Yes, with the lie-flat seat and newborn apron; car seat adapters cost $59.99.

Car seats that fit

Nuna PIPA series
Maxi-Cosi Mico and Coral XP
Cybex Aton and Cloud
Clek Liing
All with Jet 5 adapters ($59.99)

Check the exact adapter for your seat with Silver Cross before you buy; lists change between model years.

What Owners and Testers Report

Basket is small and hard to reach because of the frame bar through it (averagejoes.co.uk)
Testers found unfolding needs two hands (averagejoes.co.uk)
US tester liked it for flying but not as an everyday stroller (nbcnews.com)

Silver Cross Jet 5 Alternatives

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus: The Butterfly 2 Plus adds a lay-flat recline and a built-in newborn foot cover to the Butterfly, so the seat works from day one. It has the longest car seat list here.
Mountain Buggy nano urban: The nano urban costs $389.99 yet lies flat from birth and takes infant car seats with a built-in belt instead of adapters. It also ships with two sets of wheels.

Sources

Specs come from Silver Cross’s own pages and manuals. We don’t link to other review sites, but we name them where their testing is relevant.

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