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Philippine Airlines Baggage Allowance
The exact Philippine Airlines cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Philippine Airlines baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Philippine Airlines website (link below)
Philippine Airlines baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: 1 piece free, max 56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 in), max weight 7 kg
· Personal item: 1 personal item from list e.g. small handbag/purse, overcoat, laptop case max 45x35x20 cm (18x14x8 in), reading material, duty-free bag, infant food
· Weight: 7 kg
Checked (Economy (piece system, e.g. USA/Canada routes)): 2 pieces, total 100 lbs (46 kg) for the 2 pieces, no piece over 50 lbs (23 kg) or 62 in (158 cm)
How Philippine Airlines counts your baggage
Philippine Airlines mixes the weight concept and the piece concept depending on route and class: on most routes your allowance is a total weight, while on some long-haul routes it is counted in pieces. The table below shows what the official policy states for each fare.
Philippine Airlines cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 personal item from list e.g. small handbag/purse, overcoat, laptop case max 45x35x20 cm (18x14x8 in), reading material, duty-free bag, infant food |
| Cabin bag | 1 piece free, max 56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 in), max weight 7 kg |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | Overweight/oversize carry-on is intercepted and Excess Baggage Charge collected. Figures from PAL official baggage conditions PDF effective 15 Oct 2026. |
Philippine Airlines checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (piece system, e.g. USA/Canada routes) | 2 pieces, total 100 lbs (46 kg) for the 2 pieces, no piece over 50 lbs (23 kg) or 62 in (158 cm) |
| Premium Economy (piece system routes listed) | 2 pieces, total 110 lbs (50 kg), no piece over 55 lbs (25 kg) or 62 in (158 cm) |
| Business (piece system, USA/Hawaii/Canada routes) | 2 pieces, total 140 lbs (64 kg), no piece over 70 lbs (32 kg) or 62 in (158 cm) |
Piece and weight concepts both used by route/destination; allowance shown on ticket applies. No free allowance on PH-Nagoya/Nagoya-PH Economy Supersaver. Single checked piece must not exceed 32 kg.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Examples from PDF: Philippines to US cities (SFO/LAX/HNL/SEA/JFK/ORD) and Toronto - overweight 23.1-32 kg USD 250 (CAD 250 from Canada); oversized and overweight USD 750 (CAD 750) |
| Extra bags | Examples from PDF: Philippines to US cities - piece in excess of allowance USD 250; to Japan USD 120; Guam/Saipan/Koror routes USD 225 |
| Currency | USD |
Special items on Philippine Airlines
Sports equipment
Snow skis, golf bag, bicycle, fishing equipment, surfboard/wakeboard etc. listed as special baggage; several items FREE if within free baggage allowance and within 62 in (158 cm), otherwise Excess Baggage Charge applies
Musical instruments
Small musical instruments free if within free baggage allowance and within 39 in (100 cm) length; all guitars accepted only as checked baggage
Infants & strollers
Infant on lap (paying at least 10% of adult fare): 1 piece up to 23 kg / 158 cm on USA/Canada/Guam/Saipan/Koror-type routes per PDF, plus foldable stroller, carrying basket or car seat subject to space, and infant food
Wheelchairs & mobility aids
For persons with disabilities, assistive devices (canes, crutches, walkers, collapsible/foldable/manual wheelchairs) carried free, subject to stowage and safety requirements
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Philippine Airlines?
Cabin bag: 1 piece free, max 56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 in), max weight 7 kg Personal item: 1 personal item from list e.g. small handbag/purse, overcoat, laptop case max 45x35x20 cm (18x14x8 in), reading material, duty-free bag, infant food Overweight/oversize carry-on is intercepted and Excess Baggage Charge collected. Figures from PAL official baggage conditions PDF effective 15 Oct 2026.
How much checked baggage is included on Philippine Airlines?
Economy (piece system, e.g. USA/Canada routes): 2 pieces, total 100 lbs (46 kg) for the 2 pieces, no piece over 50 lbs (23 kg) or 62 in (158 cm); Premium Economy (piece system routes listed): 2 pieces, total 110 lbs (50 kg), no piece over 55 lbs (25 kg) or 62 in (158 cm); Business (piece system, USA/Hawaii/Canada routes): 2 pieces, total 140 lbs (64 kg), no piece over 70 lbs (32 kg) or 62 in (158 cm) Piece and weight concepts both used by route/destination; allowance shown on ticket applies. No free allowance on PH-Nagoya/Nagoya-PH Economy Supersaver. Single checked piece must not exceed 32 kg.
What happens if my bag is overweight on Philippine Airlines?
Examples from PDF: Philippines to US cities (SFO/LAX/HNL/SEA/JFK/ORD) and Toronto - overweight 23.1-32 kg USD 250 (CAD 250 from Canada); oversized and overweight USD 750 (CAD 750)
How much extra baggage cost in philippine airlines?
Examples from PDF: Philippines to US cities - piece in excess of allowance USD 250; to Japan USD 120; Guam/Saipan/Koror routes USD 225
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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