U2 vs LX · 2026 comparison
easyJet vs SWISS
easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; SWISS wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and 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
easyJet
U2Wins 3 categories
- A bigger carry-on
- A more generous carry-on weight limit
- A bigger personal item
SWISS
LXWins 2 categories
- A carry-on on its cheapest fare
- Cheaper checked bags
Quick verdict
easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; SWISS wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.
- Carry-on size
- easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · SWISS: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Carry-on on the cheapest fare
- easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares · SWISS: Not on some basic fares
- First checked bag (regular economy)
- easyJet: $13–$67 · SWISS: 1 free bag
Side by side
| easyJet | SWISS | |
|---|---|---|
| Bags | ||
| Carry-on size | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 55 × 40 × 23 cm |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Costs extra on basic fares | Not on some basic fares |
| Carry-on weight limit | 15 kg (33.1 lb) | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| Personal item | 45 × 36 × 20 cm | 40 × 30 × 15 cm |
| First checked bag (regular economy) | $13–$67 | 1 free bag |
| Network | ||
| Alliance | None | Star Alliance |
| Loyalty program | None | Miles & More |
| Main hubs | LGW, LTN | ZRH |
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
easyJet allows a carry-on up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), and SWISS up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), so easyJet's is roomier.
easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare, while SWISS's Economy Basic can be personal-item only.
Carry-on weight limits: 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet, 8 kg (17.6 lb) on SWISS.
Personal items: 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on SWISS.
A first checked bag on easyJet costs $13–$67 on flights within Europe, and SWISS includes one bag with Economy Classic on flights between the U.S. and Switzerland.
Basic economy
easyJet (Standard fare): The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.
SWISS (Economy Basic): Economy Basic on European routes includes only a personal item (40 × 30 × 15 cm), no carry-on, checked bag or seat choice. Economy Light keeps the 8 kg carry-on, and Miles & More Senators and Star Alliance Gold members may still bring one.
Loyalty and where they fly
easyJet is not in an alliance and SWISS is in Star Alliance.
Loyalty programs: none (easyJet) and Miles & More (SWISS).
easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). SWISS's are Zurich (ZRH). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.
Which should you book?
Choose easyJet if you want…
- a bigger carry-on
- a more generous carry-on weight limit
- a bigger personal item
- nonstops from LGW, LTN
Choose SWISS if you want…
- a carry-on on its cheapest fare
- cheaper checked bags
- to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
- nonstops from ZRH
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.
easyJet vs SWISS FAQ
It depends on what matters most to you. easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; SWISS wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.
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Bag rules and fees
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- easyJet official baggage policy
- Simple Flying: easyJet vs Ryanair vs Wizz Air hand luggage allowances
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
- SWISS official baggage policy
- SWISS: Economy Basic fare
- Travel Extra: Lufthansa Group rolls out Economy Basic on all European flights from Oct 27, 2026
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