✓ Policy verified 2026-07-17 — official fare tables + fares we publish
Philippine Airlines (PAL) sets baggage by your fare family first: Economy Supersaver, Saver, Value and Flex each carry a fixed allowance, and on long-haul international routes the system is piece-based — the cheapest Supersaver fare includes 1 × 23 kg, while Saver, Value and Flex include 2 × 23 kg. Premium Economy carries 2 × 25 kg and Business 2 × 32 kg. That is why the same “PAL to Manila” deal sometimes shows one 23 kg bag and sometimes two: it is the fare tier, not the route, doing the work.
The old weight concept (a single total-kg pool) survives only on Philippine domestic and some short regional sectors — and there the cheapest Supersaver can carry no checked bag at all. Carry-on is the same everywhere: 1 cabin bag plus 1 personal item, 7 kg combined, and PAL is known to actually weigh it in Manila.
Quick facts
| Checked — Economy Supersaver (cheapest, long-haul intl) | 1 × 23 kg (US/Canada/Guam routes: 2 × 23 kg) |
| Checked — Economy Saver / Value / Flex (long-haul intl) | 2 × 23 kg |
| Checked — Premium Economy | 2 × 25 kg |
| Checked — Business | 2 × 32 kg |
| Checked — domestic / short regional | Weight concept by fare: Supersaver often 0 kg · Saver ~10–20 kg · Value ~20 kg · Flex ~25 kg |
| Carry-on (hand) | 1 bag, 56 x 36 x 23 cm, 7 kg (combined with personal item) |
| Personal item | 1 item, max 45 x 35 x 20 cm, fits under seat |
| Max single bag | 32 kg (70 lb) weight; 158 cm (62 in) total linear |
| Excess fee | From ~USD 8/kg (weight routes) or ~USD 120/bag (piece routes); varies by route |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal / under-seat item | 45 x 35 x 20 cm (18 x 14 x 8 in). One personal item such as a handbag, small backpack or laptop bag. Counts toward the combined 7 kg cabin limit with your carry-on. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in) · 7 kg (combined with personal item) Included on all fares. PAL enforces this strictly at Manila (NAIA) — keep it at 7 kg. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Checked allowance | Long-haul international (piece concept): Supersaver 1 × 23 kg · Saver/Value/Flex 2 × 23 kg · Premium Economy 2 × 25 kg · Business 2 × 32 kg. US/Canada/Guam routes carry 2 × 23 kg in Economy under the richer US-market rules. Domestic and short regional (weight concept): 0–25 kg by fare. |
| Weight limit | Max 32 kg (70 lb) per individual piece |
| Typical fee | Pre-paid extra/excess baggage cheaper online than at the airport; excess from ~USD 8/kg (weight routes) or ~USD 120/bag (piece routes), varies by route |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Supersaver | Included | 7 kg carry-on + personal item | 1 × 23 kg on long-haul international (2 × 23 kg on US/Canada/Guam) · often 0 kg on domestic/short regional promo fares |
| Economy Saver | Included | 7 kg carry-on + personal item | 2 × 23 kg long-haul international · ~10–20 kg domestic |
| Economy Value / Flex | Included | 7 kg carry-on + personal item | 2 × 23 kg long-haul international · ~20–25 kg domestic |
| Premium Economy | Included | 7 kg carry-on + personal item | 2 × 25 kg |
| Business | Included | Larger cabin allowance + personal item | 2 × 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
At deal prices, what does PAL’s cheapest fare actually include? On the long-haul routes we surface, the cheapest bookable fare is almost always Economy Supersaver, and it bundles 7 kg cabin baggage plus 1 × 23 kg checked bag — better than most European carriers’ bagless “Light” long-haul fares. If you see a PAL deal showing two bags, that is a Saver fare: it carries 2 × 23 kg and often costs only a little more, which beats paying ~USD 120+ to add a second bag later.
The real trap is connecting domestic sectors: a Manila-bound long-haul Supersaver includes its bag, but a domestic Supersaver leg to the islands can include none. On a multi-city booking, check the allowance of each leg on your e-ticket, not just the long-haul one.
Oversize, sports & special items
Weight vs piece concept – where each applies:
- Piece concept (long-haul international — the routes on this site): a fixed number of bags per fare, each capped at 23 kg in Economy (25 kg Premium Economy, 32 kg Business), plus a 158 cm linear-dimension limit per bag.
- Weight concept (Philippine domestic and some short regional sectors): a single total weight by fare — split it across bags, but no single piece may exceed 32 kg, and the cheapest promo fares can carry 0 kg.
Oversize, sports & instruments: A bag over 158 cm total linear dimensions is treated as oversize and charged extra. Sports equipment (golf clubs, dive gear, surfboards, bicycles) and musical instruments are accepted as checked baggage within your allowance, or carried as excess/special items if over – some bulky items require advance notice. A small instrument that fits 56 x 36 x 23 cm can go in the cabin; a larger one needs a purchased extra seat.
Mabuhay Miles & save money: Elite-tier members get bonus allowance on top of the fare (extra kilos on weight routes, an extra piece on piece routes). Always pre-purchase extra baggage online or via the app – airport excess rates are notably higher than pre-paid.
2026 notes: PAL continues strict enforcement of per-kg domestic excess (around PHP 400/kg) and of the 7 kg combined cabin limit at Manila. On long-haul international fares the checked bag is fare-driven and reliable: 1 × 23 kg even at the Supersaver floor, 2 × 23 kg from Saver up.
Frequently asked questions
Does Philippine Airlines' cheapest fare include a checked bag?
On long-haul international routes, yes — the cheapest Economy Supersaver fare includes 1 × 23 kg, and Saver/Value/Flex fares include 2 × 23 kg. The exception is domestic and short regional sectors, where a Supersaver promo fare can include no checked bag at all — check each leg of a multi-city ticket separately.
What is Philippine Airlines' carry-on allowance?
One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in) plus one personal item up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm, with a combined weight limit of 7 kg across both items. This applies on all fares and routes, and PAL enforces it strictly at Manila.
How much checked baggage do I get on a US or Canada flight?
These routes carry the richer US-market allowance: Economy fares include 2 pieces at 23 kg (50 lb) each, Premium Economy 2 x 25 kg, and Business 2 x 32 kg. Each bag must stay within 158 cm total linear dimensions. On a deeply discounted promo fare, confirm the allowance shown at booking — fare-level cuts exist elsewhere in PAL’s fare system.
What is the difference between weight concept and piece concept?
Piece concept (PAL's long-haul international routes) gives you a set number of bags, each capped at a fixed weight — typically 1 piece on Supersaver (2 on US/Canada/Guam routes), 2 from Saver up. Weight concept (Philippine domestic and some short regional sectors) gives you a total weight allowance to split across any number of bags, with no single bag over 32 kg — and 0 kg on the cheapest promo fares.
How much does excess baggage cost on Philippine Airlines?
It varies by route. On weight-concept routes excess starts from roughly USD 8 per kg; on piece-concept routes extra bags start from around USD 120 per bag. Domestic excess runs about PHP 400/kg. Buying extra allowance online before your flight is cheaper than paying at the airport — and if you need a second bag on a long-haul fare, compare the Saver fare first, which bundles it.
What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag?
No individual checked piece may exceed 32 kg (70 lb), regardless of your total allowance. Bags between 32 kg and the limit may need to be repacked, and any bag over 158 cm total linear dimensions is treated as oversize with an additional charge.
Can I bring sports equipment or a musical instrument?
Yes. Sports gear (golf, dive, surf, bicycles) and instruments count within your checked allowance, or as excess/special baggage if over – some bulky items need advance arrangement. A small instrument fitting 56 x 36 x 23 cm can go in the cabin; larger ones need a purchased extra seat.
Do Mabuhay Miles members get extra baggage?
Yes. Elite-tier Mabuhay Miles members receive additional checked baggage allowance on top of their fare's allowance — extra kilos on weight-concept routes or an extra piece on piece-concept routes.
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