What is the Philippine Airlines Baggage Policy?
Fussing over the amount of baggage allowed on a flight is a common thing. Have a close look at the e-ticket! For each Philippine Airlines flight, your baggage allowance will be mentioned. If it is a multi-city flight, the baggage allowance for the entire itinerary will be mentioned on the e-ticket. For itineraries involving more than 2 carriers, the Philippine Airlines baggage policy will require you to pay the baggage charges of the most significant carrier. You shall be given more baggage if you paid 10 % extra for the infant. Our HolidayGlobes blog will provide you with a better insight into how baggage policy at Philippine Airlines works on a PAL flight.
How much baggage is allowed on Philippine Airlines?
While packing your bags for PAL flight, you must ensure that the bag doesn’t cross 32 kg in weight and 158 cm in dimensions. If it does you may have to repack it or pay relevant Philippine Airlines baggage fees. Bringing a foldable stroller or wheelchair is also allowed but you must give prior information. This service is available on a first-come first-serve basis. For journeys to US and Canada, piece concept is followed to calculate your baggage allowance. Here are a few things you must remember about baggage.
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Business Value & Business Business Flex have 2 bags of 32 kg in their free baggage allowance.
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Economy Saver, Economy Value & Economy Flex have 2 bags of 23 kg in their free baggage allowance.
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Flyers with Economy Super Saver tickets don’t have baggage allowance.
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Premium Economy ticket holders have a free baggage allowance of 2 bags weighing up to 25 kg.
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One 10 kg bag can be checked if you have an infant (without a seat).
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For special baggage (up to 32 kg), you can book an extra seat.
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Upgrading a ticket will let you transfer your baggage allowance if you have prepaid for it.
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The total weight of bags should not exceed 50 kg, 46 kg & 64 kg in Premium Economy, Economy & Business.
When you have mixed cabins on an itinerary, the baggage allowance will be determined by the strictest rule. Make sure you have called the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1 (800) 435-9725 or +1-888-595-2181 to understand your baggage allowance.
How much is a carry-on bag with Philippine Airlines?
A carry-on bag is not chargeable with Philippine Airlines. Everyone is allowed to bring a 7 kg carry-on bag. Philippine Airlines carry on policy requires the carry-on bag to be more than 56x36x23cm. A sporting item like a ski or golf bag may not be considered a carry-on. But, you will not have to pay a special baggage fee if they are within 62 inches. No restrictions have been imposed by PAL on the length of sporting equipment. But, if they exceed the maximum weight, you need to pay 25 % and 50 % of the excess baggage fee for skis and golf bags respectively. You can block a seat for fragile baggage. Fragile baggage that requires you to book an extra seat will be considered cabin baggage. A carry on bag exceeding the weight and size restriction will be intercepted. Here are the fees baggage Philippine Airlines you are likely to pay.
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$200 - From Vancouver & Toronto to any other Manila.
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$110 - From Manila to Vancouver & Toronto.
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$134 - From Tokyo to New York & San Francisco.
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$107 - From Tokyo to Dubai.
On multi-city itinerary, the most significant carrier’s baggage policy will apply. You can call the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1 (800) 435-9725 or +1-888-595-2181 to understand your baggage allowance on a multi-city flight.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page is accurate and true at the time of publication on our site. Since airlines reserve the right to modify their individual travel policies at any time, it is advised to check their official site Philippine Airlines for all the updated official travel restrictions and regulations.
