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

Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), up to 12 kg (26.5 lb). Transavia: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Where do Air France and Transavia fly from?

Air France's main hubs are Paris (CDG). Transavia's are Amsterdam (AMS), ORY. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Air France and Transavia partners?

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

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Air France vs Transavia

Q: Do Air France and Transavia 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. Transavia: Basic includes only a small under-seat bag (40 × 30 × 20 cm); a cabin bag costs extra or comes with higher fares.

Air France wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Transavia wins on 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
A more generous carry-on weight limit

Transavia

Wins 1 category

A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

Air France wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Transavia wins on a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm · Transavia: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Air France: Not on some basic fares · Transavia: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Air France	Transavia
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 35 × 25 cm	55 × 35 × 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)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	SkyTeam	None
Loyalty program	Flying Blue	Flying Blue
Main hubs	CDG	AMS, ORY

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 Transavia charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 12 kg (26.5 lb) on Air France, 10 kg (22 lb) on Transavia.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Air France, and 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Transavia.

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.

Transavia (Basic): Basic includes only a small under-seat bag (40 × 30 × 20 cm); a cabin bag costs extra or comes with higher fares.

Loyalty and where they fly

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

Loyalty programs: Flying Blue (Air France) and Flying Blue (Transavia).

Air France's main hubs are Paris (CDG). Transavia's are Amsterdam (AMS), ORY. 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
a more generous carry-on weight limit
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from CDG

Choose Transavia if you want…

a bigger personal item
nonstops from AMS, ORY

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.