Aer Lingus vs British Airways
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for Aer Lingus and British Airways, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
British Airways allows the larger carry-on — its longest side is 56 cm, versus 55 cm for Aer Lingus.
Both allow the same largest personal item (40 cm).
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PreliminaryRules marked Preliminary have not yet been manually verified against the airline's official page. They may differ from the airline's actual policy — always confirm with the airline before you fly.
| Airline | Verdict | Fits as | Margin | Checked on | Source |
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- Max dimensions
- 55 × 40 × 24 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 10 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
- Max dimensions
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 23 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Aer Lingus | British Airways |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 55 × 40 × 24 cm · Not published · 10 kg per piece · 1 pc Published as 55 x 40 x 24 cm / 10 kg (unified policy from 2026-03-03). Saver fare excludes carry-on; must be purchased Carry-on 55 x 40 x 24 cm / 10 kg (unified 10 kg policy from 2026-03-03). Saver fare excludes carry-on and must be purchased. | 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Not published · 23 kg per piece · 1 pc including wheels and handles Must fit in the overhead locker |
| Personal item | 40 × 30 × 20 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc Published as 40 x 30 x 20 cm; no separate weight limit. Free on all fares Personal item 40 x 30 x 20 cm, free on all fares. | 40 × 30 × 15 cm · Not published · 23 kg per piece · 1 pc including wheels and handles Must be stowed under the seat in front of you |
Sources
Aer Lingus
Carry-on Baggage - Aer Lingus (opens in a new window)British Airways
Baggage information (opens in a new window)The rules behind these figures
Both sides of this comparison come from these rule pages; open one to see its source excerpt.