Is it better to fly Ryanair or EasyJet?

When it comes to pros, EasyJet holds a significant edge over its major rival, Ryanair, in three crucial areas: carry-on allowance, flight departure times, and overall comfort. Firstly, EasyJet provides its customers with greater freedom regarding carry-on policies.



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While the airline does fly to some main airports, the majority of its flights operate to and from cheaper secondary airports. These airports charge a lot less for things like slots, parking, and airport fees, so Ryanair can afford to offer low fares on these routes.

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Ryanair is a bit smaller,you will notice when you see the hand luggage crate thing. Don't know what Ryanair is, but just printed off EJ boarding passes and it says max size is 56x42x25cm including wheels. Ryanairs hand luggage size is 55cm x 40cm x 20cm so a bit smaller than Easyjet at 56cm x 42cm x 25cm.

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Some weaknesses of EasyJet as a company include: Limited focus on premium services: EasyJet's low-cost business model does not offer the same range of premium services as some of its competitors, such as business class seating or in-flight meals.

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Both Ryanair and EasyJet uniquely use one genre of plane, 737 and a320 family respectively. All employees: pilots, mechanics, flight staff etc therefore solely require training for that one vehicle. Both training costs and even more valuable – the currency of the low-cost – time, is drastically saved.

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Some may be surprised to learn that, at 30in, Ryanair is very slightly more generous than easyJet (29in). Flying BA will often give you more legroom: its seat pitch figure is 29in to 34in. At Tui Airways, it is 28in to 34in.

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Ryanair's bag policy permits you to bring one personal bag for free, which must be up to 15.7 x 7.8 x 9.8 inches (40 x 20 x 25 cm) and fit under the seat in front of you. However, the number of bags you can bring onboard depends on the fare purchased.

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The ultimate survival guide for flying Ryanair
  1. Study your arrival airport. ...
  2. Purchase checked baggage in advance. ...
  3. Know the carry-on baggage rules. ...
  4. Pay for your extras in advance. ...
  5. Consider a higher fare class. ...
  6. Buy a Family Plus fare if flying with kids. ...
  7. Correct booking errors within 48 hours. ...
  8. Skip Ryanair extras.


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Which airlines have cancelled most flights? Ryanair was the best-performing major airline worldwide - it has cancelled just 0.3% of flights so far this year.

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Weaknesses. Customer service perception: Ryanair has faced criticism for its no-frills approach to customer service, which can sometimes be perceived as poor quality. This has led to negative publicity and customer dissatisfaction, potentially impacting the company's reputation and customer loyalty.

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If it's a very busy holiday flight, EasyJet are very strict. Your bag either fits in the gauge or it doesn't, and if it doesn't it will go in the hold and you will be charged. On less busy domestic flights, when many passengers just have laptop bags, they often don't check. If it's a soft bag, rucksack, it's fine.

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EasyJet has cancelled around 1,700 flights during the peak summer months, out of a total of 90,000 scheduled services.

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We are a low-cost European point-to-point airline. We use our cost advantage, operational efficiency and leading positions in primary airports to deliver low fares, seamlessly connecting Europe with the warmest welcome in the sky.

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Everyone can bring one small cabin bag per person on board for free. It can be a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including any handles or wheels) and needs to fit under the seat in front of you.

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Do not wait until that last minute when buying Ryanair tickets. Starting from 30 days to departure, average prices consistently go up. The chances of finding last minute deals are less than 51% and decrease sharply over time.

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You can bring food into the cabin, although we do sell a range of delicious food and drink on board. There's a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard. Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination.

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On European routes, passengers can use easyJet Onboard, a digital service that you can access through your phone, tablet, or laptop. To use the service, you will need to connect to the easyJet Onboard WiFi — which kicks in at 10,000 feet — and scan the QR code on the back of the seat rest.

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