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Philippine Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance
Checked (hold) baggage included with every Philippine Airlines fare brand, plus the rules that decide what happens at the airport — from the official policy, checked 30 October 2026.
| 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.
Weight concept or piece concept?
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.
In plain terms
Reading the table from the cheapest fare up: with Economy (piece system, e.g. USA/Canada routes) you can check 2 pieces, total 100 lbs (46 kg) for the 2 pieces, no piece over 50 lbs (23 kg) or 62 in (158 cm); with Premium Economy (piece system routes listed) you can check 2 pieces, total 110 lbs (50 kg), no piece over 55 lbs (25 kg) or 62 in (158 cm); with Business (piece system, USA/Hawaii/Canada routes) you can check 2 pieces, total 140 lbs (64 kg), no piece over 70 lbs (32 kg) or 62 in (158 cm). Anything beyond the line for your own fare is charged under the excess rules, so the fare you booked — not the one you nearly booked — is the one that decides what you pay at the desk.
Frequently asked questions
How many checked bags can I take on Philippine Airlines, and how heavy can they be?
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.
Does Philippine Airlines count checked baggage by weight or by pieces?
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.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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