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

Aer Lingus: 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). easyJet allows the larger bag.

Where do Aer Lingus and easyJet fly from?

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

Are Aer Lingus and easyJet partners?

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

EI vs U2 · 2026 comparison

Aer Lingus vs easyJet

Q: Do Aer Lingus and easyJet 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. easyJet: The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Aer Lingus wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags; easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item. 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 carry-on on its cheapest fare
Cheaper checked bags

easyJet

Wins 3 categories

A bigger carry-on
A more generous carry-on weight limit
A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

Aer Lingus wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags; easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Aer Lingus: 55 × 40 × 24 cm · easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Aer Lingus: Not on some basic fares · easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Aer Lingus: 1 free bag · easyJet: $13–$67

Side by side

	Aer Lingus	easyJet
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 24 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	10 kg (22 lb)	15 kg (33.1 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 20 cm	45 × 36 × 20 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	1 free bag	$13–$67
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	AerClub	None
Main hubs	DUB	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

Aer Lingus allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in), and easyJet up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), so easyJet's is roomier.

Aer Lingus's Saver can be personal-item only, while easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Aer Lingus, 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Aer Lingus, and 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet.

Aer Lingus includes one bag with Smart on flights between the U.S. and Ireland, and a first checked bag on easyJet costs $13–$67 on flights within Europe.

Basic economy

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

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

Loyalty and where they fly

Aer Lingus is not in an alliance and easyJet is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: AerClub (Aer Lingus) and none (easyJet).

Aer Lingus's main hubs are Dublin (DUB). 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 Aer Lingus if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
cheaper checked bags
nonstops from DUB

Choose easyJet if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
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.