Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, British Airways or easyJet?

British Airways: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 23 kg (50.7 lb). easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb).

Do British Airways and easyJet include a carry-on on basic economy?

British Airways: Even hand-baggage-only fares include a cabin bag and a handbag. easyJet: The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Are British Airways and easyJet partners?

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

BA vs U2 · 2026 comparison

British Airways vs easyJet

British Airways wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare, a more generous carry-on weight limit and cheaper checked bags; easyJet 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

British Airways

Wins 3 categories

A carry-on on its cheapest fare
A more generous carry-on weight limit
Cheaper checked bags

easyJet

Wins 1 category

A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

British Airways wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare, a more generous carry-on weight limit and cheaper checked bags; easyJet wins on a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: British Airways: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: British Airways: Included on every fare · easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): British Airways: 1 free bag · easyJet: $13–$67

Side by side

	British Airways	easyJet
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	23 kg (50.7 lb)	15 kg (33.1 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	45 × 36 × 20 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	1 free bag	$13–$67
Network
Alliance	oneworld	None
Loyalty program	British Airways Club	None
Main hubs	LHR, LGW	LGW, LTN

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 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in).

British Airways includes it on every fare, while easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 23 kg (50.7 lb) on British Airways, 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on British Airways, and 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet.

British Airways includes one bag with Economy on flights between the U.S. and the UK, and a first checked bag on easyJet costs $13–$67 on flights within Europe.

Basic economy

British Airways (Basic (hand baggage only)): Even hand-baggage-only fares include a cabin bag and a handbag.

easyJet (Standard fare): The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

British Airways is in oneworld and easyJet is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: British Airways Club (British Airways) and none (easyJet).

British Airways's main hubs are London (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW). easyJet's are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose British Airways if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
a more generous carry-on weight limit
cheaper checked bags
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from LHR, LGW

Choose easyJet if you want…

a bigger personal item
nonstops from LGW, LTN

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.