Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, AirAsia or Scoot?

AirAsia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Do AirAsia and Scoot include a carry-on on basic economy?

AirAsia: Every fare includes one cabin bag plus one laptop bag or handbag, 7 kg in total. Bags strapped together count as separate pieces. Scoot: Fly includes 10 kg of cabin baggage across two pieces but no checked bag.

Where do AirAsia and Scoot fly from?

AirAsia's main hubs are KUL. Scoot's are Singapore (SIN). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are AirAsia and Scoot partners?

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

AK vs TR · 2026 comparison

AirAsia vs Scoot

AirAsia doesn't clearly win any category; Scoot 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

AirAsia

No clear category wins

Scoot

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

Quick verdict

AirAsia doesn't clearly win any category; Scoot wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: AirAsia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: AirAsia: Included on every fare · Scoot: Included on every fare

Side by side

	AirAsia	Scoot
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 36 × 23 cm	54 × 38 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	7 kg (15.4 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 10 cm	40 × 30 × 10 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	AirAsia Rewards	KrisFlyer
Main hubs	KUL	SIN

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

AirAsia allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and Scoot up to 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in).

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 7 kg (15.4 lb) on AirAsia, 10 kg (22 lb) on Scoot.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) on AirAsia, and 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) on Scoot.

Loyalty and where they fly

AirAsia is not in an alliance and Scoot is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: AirAsia Rewards (AirAsia) and KrisFlyer (Scoot).

AirAsia's main hubs are KUL. Scoot's are Singapore (SIN). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose AirAsia if you want…

nonstops from KUL

Choose Scoot if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
nonstops from SIN

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.

AirAsia vs Scoot FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. AirAsia doesn't clearly win any category; Scoot wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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