easyJet vs Ryanair — Compare Airlines

Policy comparison

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Policy	easyJet	Ryanair
Cabin baggage	Personal item only (max 45×36×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. Max weight 15 kg.	Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit.
Checked baggage	Not included on basic fares. Paid options start at 15 kg or 23 kg, up to 32 kg.	Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm).
In-flight Wi-Fi	None	None
Economy seat pitch	29" (33" Up Front)	28"
Loyalty programme	easyJet Plus	Ryanair Prime
Lounge access	None	None
Changes & refunds	Flexi free changes; standard fee + difference	Flexi Plus allows changes; Basic restricted

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

United Kingdom · U2/EZY · #1 in this comparison

easyJet

Europe by easyJet

#28 Global 3-Star

6.7 / 10

Quick Answer

easyJet scores 6.7/10 on FlightLogic (safety 8.9/10), ranking #28 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul. Economy seat pitch: 29" (33" Up Front); loyalty programme: easyJet Plus. Category breakdowns, passenger policy tables, and fares search follow in the profile below.

Is easyJet a good airline?

easyJet scores 6.7/10 (Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #28 globally with a safety score of 8.9/10. easyJet is the UK's largest airline by passenger numbers, operating a pan-European low-cost network from bases including Gatwick, Luton, Bristol, and Manchester. Fares are among the lowest in Europe, but everything beyond a seat and small cabin bag costs extra — hold luggage, seat selection, and airport check-in all carry fees. Under UK261, easyJet delays of 3+ hours on UK-departing flights trigger fixed cash compensation of £220–£520 regardless of ticket price. See full profile →

Overall 6.7 Good

Safety 8.9 Excellent Safety

Service 6.8 Cabin crew & ground

Value 9.0 Fare vs product

Star rating 3★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

6.8

Seat Comfort

6.0

Food & Beverage

5.5

In-Flight Entertainment

5.0

On-Time Performance

7.8

Value for Money

9.0

Key facts

Hub: London Gatwick, Luton & 30+ bases
Alliance: Independent
Founded: 1995
Fleet: 340 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: U2 / EZY

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Personal item only (max 45×36×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. Max weight 15 kg.
Checked baggage	Not included on basic fares. Paid options start at 15 kg or 23 kg, up to 32 kg.
In-flight Wi-Fi	Not available
Economy seat pitch	29" (33" Up Front)
Lounge access	None
Changes & refunds	Flexi free changes; standard fee + difference
Loyalty programme	easyJet Plus

Strengths

Lowest base fares on most UK–Europe routes
Large network from Gatwick, Luton, Bristol, and Manchester
UK261 compensation applies to all UK-departing flights

Weaknesses

Strict baggage policy with costly hold-luggage fees
No free in-flight entertainment or meals on standard fares
Tight 29-inch seat pitch in standard configuration

Awards & recognition

Best Value Airline UK Short-Haul

Ireland · FR/RYR · #2 in this comparison

Ryanair

Low Fares Made Simple

#27 Global 3-Star

6.8 / 10

Quick Answer

Ryanair scores 6.8/10 on FlightLogic (safety 8.8/10), ranking #27 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul. Economy seat pitch: 28"; loyalty programme: Ryanair Prime. Category breakdowns, passenger policy tables, and fares search follow in the profile below.

Is Ryanair a good airline?

Ryanair scores 6.8/10 (Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #27 globally with a safety score of 8.8/10. Ryanair is Europe's largest airline by passengers, offering unbeatable fares with a no-frills model and improving reliability metrics. See full profile →

Overall 6.8 Good

Safety 8.8 Excellent Safety

Service 6.5 Cabin crew & ground

Value 9.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 3★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

6.5

Seat Comfort

5.8

Food & Beverage

5.5

In-Flight Entertainment

5.0

On-Time Performance

8.5

Value for Money

9.5

Key facts

Hub: Dublin & 80+ bases
Alliance: Independent
Founded: 1984
Fleet: 560 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: FR / RYR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit.
Checked baggage	Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm).
In-flight Wi-Fi	Not available
Economy seat pitch	28"
Lounge access	None
Changes & refunds	Flexi Plus allows changes; Basic restricted
Loyalty programme	Ryanair Prime

Strengths

Lowest base fares in Europe
Extensive route network
Improving OTP scores

Weaknesses

Strict baggage policies
Tight 28-inch seat pitch
Ancillary fee structure

Awards & recognition

Best Value Airline Europe

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FAQ

Which is better — easyJet or Ryanair?

Ryanair scores higher on FlightLogic at 6.8/10 vs 6.7/10 for easyJet. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does easyJet or Ryanair include a carry-on bag?

easyJet: Personal item only (max 45×36×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. Max weight 15 kg.. Ryanair: Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit..

Which has free Wi-Fi — easyJet or Ryanair?

easyJet: None. Ryanair: None.

Does easyJet include checked baggage?

easyJet checked baggage: Not included on basic fares. Paid options start at 15 kg or 23 kg, up to 32 kg..

Does Ryanair include checked baggage?

Ryanair checked baggage: Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm)..