Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Aegean or easyJet?

Aegean: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb).

Where do Aegean and easyJet fly from?

Aegean's main hubs are ATH. easyJet's are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Aegean and easyJet partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Aegean: Star Alliance; easyJet: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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Aegean vs easyJet

Q: Do Aegean and easyJet include a carry-on on basic economy?

Aegean: Light fares let you bring either a personal item or an 8 kg carry-on, not both, and include no checked bag. easyJet: The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Aegean wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; easyJet wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Aegean

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

easyJet

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

Quick verdict

Aegean wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; easyJet wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Aegean: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Aegean: Not on some basic fares · easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Aegean	easyJet
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	8 kg (17.6 lb)	15 kg (33.1 lb)
Personal item	Must fit under the seat	45 × 36 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	Star Alliance	None
Loyalty program	Miles+Bonus	None
Main hubs	ATH	LGW, LTN

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in).

Aegean's Light can be personal-item only, while easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Aegean, 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet.

Personal items: anything that fits under the seat on Aegean, and 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet.

Basic economy

Aegean (Light): Light fares let you bring either a personal item or an 8 kg carry-on, not both, and include no checked bag.

easyJet (Standard fare): The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Aegean is in Star Alliance and easyJet is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Miles+Bonus (Aegean) and none (easyJet).

Aegean's main hubs are ATH. easyJet's are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Aegean if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
nonstops from ATH

Choose easyJet if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
nonstops from LGW, LTN

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.