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

Aegean: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). Aegean allows the larger bag.

Where do Aegean and Lufthansa fly from?

Aegean's main hubs are ATH. Lufthansa's are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Aegean and Lufthansa partners?

Yes. Both belong to Star Alliance, so you can usually earn miles and use elite benefits across the two.

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Aegean vs Lufthansa

Q: Do Aegean and Lufthansa 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. Lufthansa: Economy Basic, on every European route from October 27, 2026, includes only a personal item; you can buy a carry-on online but not at the airport. Long-haul fares start at Economy Light, which keeps the 8 kg carry-on.

Aegean wins on a bigger carry-on; Lufthansa doesn't clearly win any category. 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 bigger carry-on

Lufthansa

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

Aegean wins on a bigger carry-on; Lufthansa doesn't clearly win any category. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Aegean: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Aegean: Not on some basic fares · Lufthansa: Not on some basic fares

Side by side

	Aegean	Lufthansa
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	8 kg (17.6 lb)	8 kg (17.6 lb)
Personal item	Must fit under the seat	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	Star Alliance	Star Alliance
Loyalty program	Miles+Bonus	Miles & More
Main hubs	ATH	FRA, MUC

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

Aegean allows a carry-on up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), and Lufthansa up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), so Aegean's is roomier.

Aegean's Light can be personal-item only, while Lufthansa's Economy Basic / Light can be personal-item only.

Carry-on weight limits: 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Aegean, 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Lufthansa.

Personal items: anything that fits under the seat on Aegean, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Lufthansa.

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.

Lufthansa (Economy Basic / Light): Economy Basic, on every European route from October 27, 2026, includes only a personal item; you can buy a carry-on online but not at the airport. Long-haul fares start at Economy Light, which keeps the 8 kg carry-on.

Loyalty and where they fly

Both are Star Alliance members, so status and miles can work across the two.

Loyalty programs: Miles+Bonus (Aegean) and Miles & More (Lufthansa).

Aegean's main hubs are ATH. Lufthansa's are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Aegean if you want…

a bigger carry-on
to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
nonstops from ATH

Choose Lufthansa if you want…

to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
nonstops from FRA, MUC

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.