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

Delta: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm). Norse: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Norse allows the larger bag.

Do Delta and Norse include a carry-on on basic economy?

Delta: Main Basic (formerly Basic Economy) includes a carry-on and a personal item on U.S. flights. Checked bags cost extra. 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.

Are Delta and Norse partners?

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

DL vs N0 · 2026 comparison

Delta vs Norse

Delta wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Norse wins on a bigger carry-on. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Delta

Wins 2 categories

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

Norse

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Quick verdict

Delta wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Norse wins on a bigger carry-on. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Delta: 22 × 14 × 9 in · Norse: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Delta: Included on every fare · Norse: Not on some basic fares

Side by side

	Delta	Norse
Bags
Carry-on size	22 × 14 × 9 in	56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	None published	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	Must fit under the seat	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	SkyTeam	None
Loyalty program	SkyMiles	None
Main hubs	ATL, DTW, MSP, SLC, JFK	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

Delta allows a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), and Norse up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), so Norse's is roomier.

Delta includes it on every fare, while Norse's Economy Light can be personal-item only.

Norse caps carry-ons at 10 kg (22 lb); Delta publishes no limit.

Personal items: anything that fits under the seat on Delta, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Norse.

Basic economy

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.

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

Delta is in SkyTeam and Norse is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: SkyMiles (Delta) and none (Norse).

Delta's main hubs are Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), Salt Lake City (SLC), New York (JFK). 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 Delta if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
a more generous carry-on weight limit
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from ATL, DTW, MSP

Choose Norse if you want…

a bigger carry-on
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.

Delta vs Norse FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. Delta wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Norse wins on a bigger carry-on. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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