Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Aer Lingus or Air France?

Aer Lingus: 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), up to 12 kg (26.5 lb). Aer Lingus allows the larger bag.

Do Aer Lingus and Air France include a carry-on on basic economy?

Aer Lingus: Saver fares on European routes include only a small bag; transatlantic fares include a 10 kg carry-on. Air France: The Basic fare on short-haul routes includes only a small under-seat bag. Light fares include a cabin bag but no checked bag.

Where do Aer Lingus and Air France fly from?

Aer Lingus's main hubs are Dublin (DUB). Air France's are Paris (CDG). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Aer Lingus and Air France partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Aer Lingus: none; Air France: SkyTeam), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

EI vs AF · 2026 comparison

Aer Lingus vs Air France

Aer Lingus wins on a bigger carry-on and a bigger personal item; Air France 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

Aer Lingus

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
A bigger personal item

Air France

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

Quick verdict

Aer Lingus wins on a bigger carry-on and a bigger personal item; Air France wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Aer Lingus: 55 × 40 × 24 cm · Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Aer Lingus: Not on some basic fares · Air France: Not on some basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Aer Lingus: 1 free bag · Air France: 1 free bag

Side by side

	Aer Lingus	Air France
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 24 cm	55 × 35 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	12 kg (26.5 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	1 free bag	1 free bag
Network
Alliance	None	SkyTeam
Loyalty program	AerClub	Flying Blue
Main hubs	DUB	CDG

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

Aer Lingus allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in), and Air France up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), so Aer Lingus's is roomier.

Aer Lingus's Saver can be personal-item only, while Air France's Basic / Light can be personal-item only.

Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Aer Lingus, 12 kg (26.5 lb) on Air France.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Aer Lingus, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Air France.

Aer Lingus includes one bag with Smart on flights between the U.S. and Ireland, and Air France includes one bag with Standard on flights between North America and Europe.

Basic economy

Aer Lingus (Saver): Saver fares on European routes include only a small bag; transatlantic fares include a 10 kg carry-on.

Air France (Basic / Light): The Basic fare on short-haul routes includes only a small under-seat bag. Light fares include a cabin bag but no checked bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Aer Lingus is not in an alliance and Air France is in SkyTeam.

Loyalty programs: AerClub (Aer Lingus) and Flying Blue (Air France).

Aer Lingus's main hubs are Dublin (DUB). Air France's are Paris (CDG). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Aer Lingus if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a bigger personal item
nonstops from DUB

Choose Air France if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from CDG

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.