Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Air Europa or American?

Air Europa: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). American: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm). Air Europa allows the larger bag.

Are Air Europa and American partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Air Europa: SkyTeam; American: oneworld), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

UX vs AA · 2026 comparison

Air Europa vs American

Q: Do Air Europa and American include a carry-on on basic economy?

Air Europa: Lite includes the carry-on and a personal item but no checked bag; Standard and Flex include one 23 kg bag. American: Basic Economy includes a full-size carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra.

Air Europa wins on a bigger carry-on; American wins 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

Air Europa

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

American

Wins 2 categories

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

Quick verdict

Air Europa wins on a bigger carry-on; American wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: Air Europa: 55 × 35 × 25 cm · American: 22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Air Europa: Included on every fare · American: Included on every fare

Side by side

	Air Europa	American
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 35 × 25 cm	22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	None published
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	18 × 14 × 8 in
Network
Alliance	SkyTeam	oneworld
Loyalty program	SUMA	AAdvantage
Main hubs	MAD	DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHL

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

Air Europa allows a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and American up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), so Air Europa's is roomier.

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Air Europa caps carry-ons at 10 kg (22 lb); American publishes no limit.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Air Europa, and 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) on American.

Basic economy

Air Europa (Lite): Lite includes the carry-on and a personal item but no checked bag; Standard and Flex include one 23 kg bag.

American (Basic Economy): Basic Economy includes a full-size carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra.

Loyalty and where they fly

Air Europa is in SkyTeam and American is in oneworld.

Loyalty programs: SUMA (Air Europa) and AAdvantage (American).

Air Europa's main hubs are Madrid (MAD). American's are Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Philadelphia (PHL). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Air Europa if you want…

a bigger carry-on
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from MAD

Choose American if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from DFW, CLT, ORD

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.