AS vs MX · 2026 comparison
Alaska vs Breeze
Alaska wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Breeze wins on cheaper checked bags. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
Alaska
ASWins 2 categories
- A carry-on on its cheapest fare
- A more generous carry-on weight limit
Breeze
MXWins 1 category
- Cheaper checked bags
Quick verdict
Alaska wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Breeze wins on cheaper checked bags. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.
- Carry-on size
- Alaska: 22 × 14 × 9 in · Breeze: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Carry-on on the cheapest fare
- Alaska: Included on every fare · Breeze: Costs extra on basic fares
- First checked bag (regular economy)
- Alaska: $45 · Breeze: $35–$41
Side by side
| Alaska | Breeze | |
|---|---|---|
| Bags | ||
| Carry-on size | 22 × 14 × 9 in | 22 × 14 × 9 in |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Included on every fare | Costs extra on basic fares |
| Carry-on weight limit | None published | 35 lb (15.9 kg) |
| Personal item | Must fit under the seat | 17 × 13 × 8 in |
| First checked bag (regular economy) | $45 | $35–$41 |
| Network | ||
| Alliance | oneworld | None |
| Loyalty program | Atmos Rewards | BreezePoints |
| Main hubs | SEA, PDX, SFO, LAX, ANC | Point-to-point |
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 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm).
Alaska includes it on every fare, while Breeze charges for it on its cheapest fare.
Breeze caps carry-ons at 35 lb (15.9 kg); Alaska publishes no limit.
Personal items: anything that fits under the seat on Alaska, and 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) on Breeze.
A first checked bag on Alaska costs $45 on flights within North America, and a first checked bag on Breeze costs $35–$41 on all Breeze flights.
Basic economy
Alaska (Saver): Saver fares include a carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra.
Breeze (Nice): The Nice bundle includes only a personal item; Nicer and Nicest add a carry-on.
Loyalty and where they fly
Alaska is in oneworld and Breeze is not in an alliance.
Loyalty programs: Atmos Rewards (Alaska) and BreezePoints (Breeze).
Alaska's main hubs are Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Anchorage (ANC). Breeze flies point-to-point without big hubs. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.
Which should you book?
Choose Alaska if you want…
- a carry-on on its cheapest fare
- a more generous carry-on weight limit
- to earn and use oneworld miles and status
- nonstops from SEA, PDX, SFO
Choose Breeze if you want…
- cheaper checked bags
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.
Alaska vs Breeze FAQ
It depends on what matters most to you. Alaska wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Breeze wins on cheaper checked bags. 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.
- Alaska Airlines official baggage policy
- CNBC Select: airlines are raising checked bag fees (2026)
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
- U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics: 2025 on-time performance by operating carrier (via AviationDB)
- Your Mileage May Vary: where every major U.S. airline stands on Wi-Fi (Oct 13, 2026)
- Simple Flying: how U.S. airline economy seat pitch compares in 2026
- Breeze Airways official baggage policy
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