XP vs DL · 2026 comparison
Avelo vs Delta
Avelo wins on cheaper checked bags; Delta 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
Avelo
XPWins 1 category
- Cheaper checked bags
Delta
DLWins 1 category
- A carry-on on its cheapest fare
Quick verdict
Avelo wins on cheaper checked bags; Delta wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.
- Carry-on size
- Avelo: 22 × 14 × 9 in · Delta: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Carry-on on the cheapest fare
- Avelo: Costs extra on basic fares · Delta: Included on every fare
- First checked bag (regular economy)
- Avelo: $40–$45 · Delta: $45
Side by side
| Avelo | Delta | |
|---|---|---|
| Bags | ||
| Carry-on size | 22 × 14 × 9 in | 22 × 14 × 9 in |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Costs extra on basic fares | Included on every fare |
| Carry-on weight limit | None published | None published |
| Personal item | 17 × 13 × 9 in | Must fit under the seat |
| First checked bag (regular economy) | $40–$45 | $45 |
| Network | ||
| Alliance | None | SkyTeam |
| Loyalty program | None | SkyMiles |
| Main hubs | Point-to-point | ATL, DTW, MSP, SLC, JFK |
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).
Avelo charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Delta includes it on every fare.
Neither publishes a carry-on weight limit.
Personal items: 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) on Avelo, and anything that fits under the seat on Delta.
A first checked bag on Avelo costs $40–$45 on all Avelo flights, and a first checked bag on Delta costs $45 on U.S. and short-haul international flights.
Basic economy
Avelo (Base fare): Fares include only a personal item; carry-ons are a paid add-on.
Delta (Delta Main Basic): Main Basic (formerly Basic Economy) includes a carry-on and a personal item on U.S. flights. Checked bags cost extra.
Loyalty and where they fly
Avelo is not in an alliance and Delta is in SkyTeam.
Loyalty programs: none (Avelo) and SkyMiles (Delta).
Avelo flies point-to-point without big hubs. Delta's are Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), Salt Lake City (SLC), New York (JFK). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.
Which should you book?
Choose Avelo if you want…
- cheaper checked bags
Choose Delta if you want…
- a carry-on on its cheapest fare
- to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
- nonstops from ATL, DTW, MSP
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.
Avelo vs Delta FAQ
It depends on what matters most to you. Avelo wins on cheaper checked bags; Delta 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.
- Avelo Airlines official baggage policy
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
- Delta Air Lines official baggage policy
- CNBC: Delta and Southwest raise checked bag fees $10 (Apr 7, 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
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