French bee vs Vueling: fleets and facts compared
French bee (France) and Vueling (Spain) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Paris-Orly Airport as a hub or base.
- 6French bee fleet, as of July 2026
- 142Vueling fleet, as of 1 August 2025
- 1shared hub
- France · Hub ORY · founded 2016Active
- Spain · Hubs BCN · FCO · ORY +3 · founded 2004Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Shared hub, outlined above: ORY.
Data last updated: French bee · Vueling
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
French bee fleet2 types
Vueling fleet5 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
French bee
French bee's baggage pages give the following allowances. Sizes and weights only.
- Cabin bag (all fares): one bag of up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm, with a total of no more than 45 inches. Large backpacks are not accepted as cabin bags.
- Personal item (all fares): one item of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm, such as a handbag or camera, which must fit under the seat in front.
- Combined cabin weight: the cabin bag and personal item together must not exceed 12 kg.
- Checked bag: up to 23 kg per bag, with a maximum of 158 cm (height + width + length). Weight cannot be combined across bags.
- Which fares include a checked bag: the checked-baggage page lists Bee Smart, Premium Smart and Premium Flex. The second-bag page says Bee Light+, Bee Smart and Bee Flex include one bag. Check the fare conditions when booking.
- A second checked bag of up to 23 kg can be added.
On a connecting flight with another airline, that airline's baggage rules apply. Source: French bee "Carry-on baggage", "Checked Baggage" and "Second checked baggage" pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
Vueling
Vueling's luggage pages set out these allowances. What is included depends on the fare bundle (Fly Light, Fly, Fly Pro or Fly Grande).
- Underseat cabin bag (all bookings): one bag up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, which must fit under the seat in front. Purchases made at the airport may also be carried on board.
- Overhead-locker bag: up to 10 kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Included with Fly (if selected during booking), Fly Pro and Fly Grande, for Vueling Club Premium members, for passengers who have requested airport assistance and for those travelling with a baby; otherwise it can be added to the booking.
- Checked luggage: bags of 15, 20, 25 or 30 kg can be booked. Fly and Fly Grande include one 25 kg bag per passenger; Fly Light includes none. A bag heavier than the weight booked is charged per extra kilo, up to a maximum of 32 kg. Maximum size is 158 cm in total (height + width + depth), including handles, wheels and pockets. Bags up to 25 kg can also be added at the airport.
Source: Vueling, "Hand luggage" and "Checked luggage" pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, French bee or Vueling?
Vueling has the larger published fleet. French bee 6 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026); Vueling 142 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 August 2025).
Is French bee cheaper than Vueling?
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?
Vueling was founded in 2004, French bee in 2016.
Do French bee and Vueling share a hub airport?
Yes: Paris-Orly Airport (ORY).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.