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

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

Do Air Europa and Delta 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. Delta: Main Basic (formerly Basic Economy) includes a carry-on and a personal item on U.S. flights. Checked bags cost extra.

Are Air Europa and Delta partners?

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

UX vs DL · 2026 comparison

Air Europa vs Delta

Air Europa wins on a bigger carry-on; Delta 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

Air Europa

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Delta

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

Quick verdict

Air Europa wins on a bigger carry-on; Delta wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

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

Side by side

	Air Europa	Delta
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	Must fit under the seat
Network
Alliance	SkyTeam	SkyTeam
Loyalty program	SUMA	SkyMiles
Main hubs	MAD	ATL, DTW, MSP, SLC, JFK

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 Delta 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); Delta publishes no limit.

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

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.

Delta (Delta Main Basic): Main Basic (formerly Basic Economy) includes a carry-on and a personal item on U.S. flights. Checked bags cost extra.

Loyalty and where they fly

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

Loyalty programs: SUMA (Air Europa) and SkyMiles (Delta).

Air Europa's main hubs are Madrid (MAD). Delta's are Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), Salt Lake City (SLC), New York (JFK). 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 Delta if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from ATL, DTW, MSP

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.