Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, American or Avelo?

American: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm). Avelo: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm).

Do American and Avelo include a carry-on on basic economy?

American: Basic Economy includes a full-size carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra. Avelo: Fares include only a personal item; carry-ons are a paid add-on.

Are American and Avelo partners?

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

AA vs XP · 2026 comparison

American vs Avelo

American wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Avelo 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

American

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Avelo

Wins 1 category

Cheaper checked bags

Quick verdict

American wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Avelo wins on cheaper checked bags. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: American: 22 × 14 × 9 in · Avelo: 22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: American: Included on every fare · Avelo: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): American: $45 · Avelo: $40–$45

Side by side

	American	Avelo
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	None published
Personal item	18 × 14 × 8 in	17 × 13 × 9 in
First checked bag (regular economy)	$45	$40–$45
Network
Alliance	oneworld	None
Loyalty program	AAdvantage	None
Main hubs	DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHL	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).

American includes it on every fare, while Avelo charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Neither publishes a carry-on weight limit.

Personal items: 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) on American, and 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) on Avelo.

A first checked bag on American costs $45 on U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and short-haul international flights, and a first checked bag on Avelo costs $40–$45 on all Avelo flights.

Basic economy

American (Basic Economy): Basic Economy includes a full-size carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra.

Avelo (Base fare): Fares include only a personal item; carry-ons are a paid add-on.

Loyalty and where they fly

American is in oneworld and Avelo is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: AAdvantage (American) and none (Avelo).

American's main hubs are Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Philadelphia (PHL). Avelo 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 American if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from DFW, CLT, ORD

Choose Avelo 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.