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Find any airline by name, IATA code or country, then open its baggage, seat and policy guide.

  • 491 airlines
  • 163 countries
  • 174 with verified policy facts

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Before you book

How to compare airlines before you book

The fare on a results page is only part of the price. Bags, seats, changes and what happens when a flight is delayed are set by the airline, and they differ a lot from one carrier to the next. Look up the airline first, then check these six things.

Each airline guide on Originfacts covers them in one place. Where a guide shows a value, it is sourced to the airline’s own pages or a named regulator.

  1. 01

    Cabin bag allowance

    Carry-on size and weight limits are a frequent reason for a fee at the gate. Check the maximum dimensions and weight for your cabin, and whether the cheapest fare includes a cabin bag at all.

  2. 02

    Checked baggage

    Allowances are set per piece or by total weight, and they differ by cabin and fare. Compare the allowance with what you plan to pack before you pay for the ticket.

  3. 03

    What the cheapest fare includes

    The lowest fare can leave out seat selection and carry stricter change and cancellation terms. Look at these first if your plans might move.

  4. 04

    Delays and cancellations

    What you are offered, such as care, rebooking or a refund, depends on the airline’s policy and the rules where you fly. Find the airline’s published policy before you need it.

  5. 05

    Check-in and airport cut-offs

    Online check-in windows and airport cut-off times differ by airline, and between domestic and international flights. Missing a cut-off can cost you your seat.

  6. 06

    Cabins, seating and support

    Seat options, whether seats are reserved or assigned at random, and family seating all vary by carrier. Note the contact channels and conditions of carriage too, so you know where to go if something changes.

What usually differs by type of airline

A starting point, not a promise: policies vary by airline, route and fare, so confirm them for your booking.

Scheduled

Often in the base fare
A cabin bag, and a checked bag on many long-haul fares
Often priced separately
Seat selection and flexible fares on some tickets
Check before you book
Bag allowance and change terms for your fare

Low-cost

Often in the base fare
A seat and a small personal item
Often priced separately
Larger cabin bags, checked bags, seat selection and changes
Check before you book
The total price once bags and seats are added

Regional

Often in the base fare
Varies by airline
Often priced separately
Varies; some flights are sold under a partner’s code
Check before you book
Who operates the flight, and any aircraft-related bag limits

Charter

Often in the base fare
Set by the operator or tour provider
Often priced separately
Bags and transfers can be booking-specific
Check before you book
Your booking conditions

Airline questions, answered

Quick answers on comparing carriers, codes and what to do when a trip changes.

How do I compare airlines before I book?

Look up each airline, then compare the same things for your fare: cabin and checked bag allowance, what the cheapest fare includes, change and cancellation terms, and the check-in cut-off. Add any bag and seat charges to the fare to see the real price of each option.

Where can I find an airline’s baggage allowance?

On the airline’s guide here (see its Carry-on and Checked baggage sections) and on the airline’s own website for your fare. Allowances can change by fare and route, so confirm them on your booking before you pack.

What is an IATA airline code?

A two-character code that identifies an airline in timetables, tickets and booking systems, for example QF for Qantas and SQ for Singapore Airlines. Searching by code helps when airlines have similar names or a regional subsidiary.

Is the airline on my ticket always the one flying?

Not always. On a codeshare flight one airline sells the ticket and another operates the aircraft. Check your booking confirmation for the operating airline and read its policies, because they can differ from those of the airline that sold the ticket.

What should I do if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

Contact the airline first and check its published policy. Your rights depend on the airline and on the rules where you fly. Keep your booking reference and receipts for any costs. Where an airline’s guide has a delays and cancellations section, it summarises the airline’s own policy.

How many airlines does this directory list?

491 airlines from 163 countries, searchable by name, IATA code, country or city. 174 of them have verified policy facts on their guide.