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Philippine Airlines Cabin Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage size and weight limits for Philippine Airlines, from the airline's official policy (checked 30 October 2026).
| 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. |
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Cabin bag limits on other airlines
| Airline | Max cabin bag size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10.0 kg |
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm | 7.0 kg |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | kg |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| IndiGo | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 8.0 kg |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 12.0 kg |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 15.0 kg |
| Malaysia Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Air India Express | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
How Philippine Airlines cabin limits are enforced
Cabin limits are checked twice: by size, in the metal sizer at the gate or check-in, and by weight, on the desk scale — and a bag only has to fail one of them. Wheels, handles and stuffed outer pockets all count towards the size, which is why a case sold as cabin-size can still be refused. On busy flights, crew can also require cabin bags within the limit to be gate-checked when the lockers fill; Philippine Airlines's published limits above are the boundary the staff work to either way. If your bag is borderline, the cheapest test is at home: measure it packed, weigh it packed, and compare with the Philippine Airlines line in the fit checker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Philippine Airlines hand luggage size and weight limits?
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.
Will a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag fit on Philippine Airlines?
No. The official Philippine Airlines cabin bag limit is 56 x 36 x 23 cm, which is smaller than a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag in at least one dimension, so that bag would have to be checked in or repacked. The cabin weight limit is 7.0 kg.
Can I bring a personal item as well as a cabin bag on Philippine Airlines?
Yes — the official policy includes a 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
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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