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

Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), up to 12 kg (26.5 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 Air France and easyJet fly from?

Air France's main hubs are Paris (CDG). easyJet's are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Air France and easyJet partners?

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

AF vs U2 · 2026 comparison

Air France vs easyJet

Q: Do Air France and easyJet include a carry-on on basic economy?

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

Air France 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

Air France

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

Air France 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: Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm · easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Air France: Not on some basic fares · easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Air France: 1 free bag · easyJet: $13–$67

Side by side

	Air France	easyJet
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 35 × 25 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	12 kg (26.5 lb)	15 kg (33.1 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	45 × 36 × 20 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	1 free bag	$13–$67
Network
Alliance	SkyTeam	None
Loyalty program	Flying Blue	None
Main hubs	CDG	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

Air France allows a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and easyJet up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), so easyJet's is roomier.

Air France's Basic / Light can be personal-item only, while easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 12 kg (26.5 lb) on Air France, 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Air France, and 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet.

Air France includes one bag with Standard on flights between North America and Europe, and a first checked bag on easyJet costs $13–$67 on flights within Europe.

Basic economy

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.

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

Loyalty and where they fly

Air France is in SkyTeam and easyJet is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Flying Blue (Air France) and none (easyJet).

Air France's main hubs are Paris (CDG). 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 Air France if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
cheaper checked bags
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from CDG

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.