Eurowings vs Jet2.com: fleets and facts compared
Eurowings (Germany) and Jet2.com (United Kingdom) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both are among the larger low-cost airlines in Europe in our directory.
- 90Eurowings fleet, as of 1 May 2026
- 139Jet2.com fleet, as of 8 July 2026
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Data last updated: Eurowings · Jet2.com
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Eurowings fleet5 types
The type counts add up to 87 of the 90-aircraft total, as the source reports them.
Jet2.com fleet1 type
The type counts add up to 31 of the 139-aircraft total, as the source reports them.
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Eurowings
Eurowings' allowances depend on the fare: Basic, Smart or BIZclass.
- Small underseat bag (all fares): maximum 40 x 30 x 25 cm, for example a laptop bag, handbag or small backpack. Infants under 2 on a lap get a second small bag.
- Large cabin bag: maximum 55 x 40 x 23 cm and up to 8 kg. Not included in Basic but can be added; included in BIZclass. On full flights, compliant cabin bags may be checked into the hold free of charge.
- Checked bags: Basic includes none; Smart includes one bag of up to 23 kg; BIZclass includes two bags of up to 32 kg each. Extra bags of up to 12 kg, 23 kg or 32 kg can be added online or through the call centre.
- Limits: no more than five checked bags per passenger, each up to 32 kg. Infants (0–24 months) get a checked bag, and up to two items such as prams, buggies and child seats per child up to age 11 travel free in the hold.
Baggage can be added online up to two hours before departure. Source: Eurowings, "Hand baggage" and "Checked baggage" pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
Jet2.com
Jet2's baggage page gives the following allowances for Jet2.com flights. Sizes and weights only.
- Hand luggage (included for every passenger except infants): one bag of up to 10 kg and no larger than 56 x 45 x 25 cm, including wheels and handles. On busy flights it may have to go in the hold unless Guaranteed Cabin Luggage has been added.
- Small under-seat bag (included): one bag, such as a handbag or laptop bag, of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, which must fit under the seat in front.
- Hold baggage (add-on): bags of 22 kg; up to three per person per flight (excluding infants).
- Infants: an extra 10 kg allowance, plus up to two child items per child or infant free of charge (for example a collapsible pushchair, car seat, baby carrier or travel cot), each up to 32 kg.
- Sports equipment (add-on): bikes up to 32 kg, golf bags up to 22 kg.
Power banks, e-cigarettes and spare lithium batteries must go in hand luggage, not in the hold. Source: Jet2.com "Baggage" page, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Eurowings or Jet2.com?
Jet2.com has the larger published fleet. Eurowings 90 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 May 2026); Jet2.com 139 aircraft (Airline report, as of 8 July 2026).
Is Eurowings cheaper than Jet2.com?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
Eurowings was founded in 1994, Jet2.com in 2003.
Do Eurowings and Jet2.com share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Eurowings lists DUS, CGN, HAM, STR, BER and PMI; Jet2.com lists MAN, LBA, BHX, STN, EMA and GLA.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.