AF vs AZ · 2026 comparison
Air France vs ITA
Air France wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit; ITA wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. 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
AFWins 1 category
- A more generous carry-on weight limit
ITA
AZWins 1 category
- A carry-on on its cheapest fare
Quick verdict
Air France wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit; ITA wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.
- Carry-on size
- Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm · ITA: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Carry-on on the cheapest fare
- Air France: Not on some basic fares · ITA: Included on every fare
Side by side
| Air France | ITA | |
|---|---|---|
| Bags | ||
| Carry-on size | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 55 × 35 × 25 cm |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Not on some basic fares | Included on every fare |
| Carry-on weight limit | 12 kg (26.5 lb) | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| Personal item | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 40 × 30 × 15 cm |
| Network | ||
| Alliance | SkyTeam | Star Alliance |
| Loyalty program | Flying Blue | Miles & More |
| Main hubs | CDG | FCO |
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
Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in).
Air France's Basic / Light can be personal-item only, while ITA includes it on every fare.
Carry-on weight limits: 12 kg (26.5 lb) on Air France, 8 kg (17.6 lb) on ITA.
Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Air France, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on ITA.
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.
ITA (Economy Light): Economy Light includes the carry-on and a personal item but no checked bag, and boards last.
Loyalty and where they fly
Air France is in SkyTeam and ITA is in Star Alliance.
Loyalty programs: Flying Blue (Air France) and Miles & More (ITA).
Air France's main hubs are Paris (CDG). ITA's are FCO. 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 more generous carry-on weight limit
- to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
- nonstops from CDG
Choose ITA if you want…
- a carry-on on its cheapest fare
- to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
- nonstops from FCO
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.
Air France vs ITA FAQ
It depends on what matters most to you. Air France wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit; ITA wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.
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Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- Air France official baggage policy
- Travel-Dealz: Air France and KLM Basic fare without a cabin bag
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
- ITA Airways official baggage policy
- LoyaltyLobby: ITA Airways joins Star Alliance on April 1, 2026
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