How much carry-on luggage is allowed on Philippine Airlines?

Passengers who have booked a flight with Philippine Airlines are allowed one free carry-on baggage and one free personal item, no matter which class they have booked the flight. To understand about the weight and size requirement of the baggage, read the airline's policy. For any additional details or help, customer service is available to guide you and provide the relevant assistance.

Apart from the carry-on luggage, they are allowed to take one additional personal item for free from the following:

• Handbag.
• Purse.
• Duty-free bag.
• Baby food.
• Overcoat or blanket.
• One medical item
• Camera or Binoculars
• Small musical instruments

What is the maximum weight limit for carry-on luggage on Philippine Airlines?

The maximum amount of weight provided by Philippine Airlines for carry-on luggage is 7 kg(15 lbs). If the weight of your luggage is more than the provided limit, then it will be counted as a check baggage and some additional charges will apply. The baggage goes to the overhead compartment or under your front seat.

Are there any size restrictions for carry-on luggage on Philippine Airlines?

The size restrictions for carry-on luggage on Philippine Airlines are (56 cm X 36 cm X 23 cm) including the baggage and handles. The size also has to be small enough to fit in the overhead compartment bin or under the front seat. 

What are the additional fees for exceeding the carry-on luggage allowance on Philippine Airlines?

When your carry-on luggage exceeds the provided limit of the baggage or dimension, then an additional fee will be applied, and it will be considered checked baggage. If you already have checked baggage, then it will be counted as second checked baggage, and a fee of $50 will also apply when you add the checked baggage through the airport. The charges for exceeding the carry-on baggage vary between $75 to $200 and also depend upon the destination you are flying to and the ticket class.

Points to remember while putting the carry-on baggage in the overhead bin:

• Take out any items from the baggage that might slit out from the overhead bin while removing it.
• Handle the baggage carefully while taking it out, as it might cause no harm to any other passenger.
• Properly stack your baggage so that it may not fall or slip out of the bin while opening the compartment.
• If your baggage is overweight or oversized, then it can cause damage to its locking mechanism and come out of the compartment during turbulence. 

Are musical instruments counted as carry-on baggage?

As long as your musical instrument fits under the policy, then it will be counted as the carry-on baggage. Big instruments such as guitars and violins that can not be stowed in the overhead bin are counted as checked baggage and transferred through the cargo with some additional charges. Also know what should you pack in your carry on bag for a long flight.

How to add baggage to your ticket?

After booking the flight with Philippine Airlines, if any passenger skips to enter the baggage details, then there is no problem as there are two easy ways through which you add them. While traveling with baggage, you need to print the baggage tags, which can only be done through the airport. Read the given information to learn about the process to check-in your bag and get the boarding pass:

• Through Self-check-in - Skip the long queue at the airport and easily add carry-on baggage to your ticket via self-kiosk check-in. Fill out the required details of the flight and follow all the steps on your screen. The Kiosk will print your boarding pass along with the baggage tags.
• Through Airport - Another way to add carry-on baggage to your ticket is through the airline's counter at the airport. Provide the ticket details and baggage information, and then you need to select the preferred seat based on availability. After that, the executive will provide the boarding pass along with baggage tags and also get you the relevant information.

After reviewing the above mentioned details, you must have gotten all the necessary information regarding the carry-on baggage of Phillipine Airlines. Still if you encounter any issue or need further assistance regarding something, then reach out to customer service and they will get you an answer.