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

British Airways: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 23 kg (50.7 lb). Norse: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Where do British Airways and Norse fly from?

British Airways's main hubs are London (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW). Norse's are OSL, London Gatwick (LGW). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are British Airways and Norse partners?

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

BA vs N0 · 2026 comparison

British Airways vs Norse

Q: Do British Airways and Norse include a carry-on on basic economy?

British Airways: Even hand-baggage-only fares include a cabin bag and a handbag. Norse: Economy Light includes a personal item and, when you book directly with Norse, a 10 kg carry-on. Checked bags cost extra; Economy Classic includes one.

British Airways wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Norse doesn't clearly win any category. 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 2 categories

A carry-on on its cheapest fare
A more generous carry-on weight limit

Norse

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

British Airways wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Norse doesn't clearly win any category. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: British Airways: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Norse: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: British Airways: Included on every fare · Norse: Not on some basic fares

Side by side

	British Airways	Norse
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	23 kg (50.7 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	oneworld	None
Loyalty program	British Airways Club	None
Main hubs	LHR, LGW	OSL, LGW

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 Norse's Economy Light can be personal-item only.

Carry-on weight limits: 23 kg (50.7 lb) on British Airways, 10 kg (22 lb) on Norse.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on British Airways, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Norse.

Basic economy

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

Norse (Economy Light): Economy Light includes a personal item and, when you book directly with Norse, a 10 kg carry-on. Checked bags cost extra; Economy Classic includes one.

Loyalty and where they fly

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

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

British Airways's main hubs are London (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW). Norse's are OSL, London Gatwick (LGW). 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
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from LHR, LGW

Choose Norse if you want…

nonstops from OSL, LGW

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.