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    In need of more baggage? Save more on your extra baggage when you purchase before your flight!  
    For flights within the Philippines, you can upgrade to higher baggage allowance even after you’ve purchased Prepaid Baggage!


    Featured Benefits





    More Baggage Allowance

    No need to worry about your travel essentials!




    Bigger Savings

    Save more versus excess fees at the airport.




    Convenient Check-in

    Check-in smoothly at the airport.

    Rates

    Rates are per sector and vary per destination. Please refer to the rates and guidelines below.

    Philippine Domestic Flights

    Baggage Allowance

    Initial Booking Rate 

    Manage Booking Rate

    15days or More from Departure

    14days or Less from Departure

    10kg

    PHP 250

    PHP 300

    PHP 400

    20kg

    PHP 400

    PHP 550

    PHP 650

    30kg

    PHP 750

    PHP 1000

    PHP 1200

    40kg

    PHP 1250

    PHP 1600

    PHP 1850

    • Fees for flights within the Philippines are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).
    • Local currency equivalent is available for purchases outside the Philippines.
    • Initial Booking Rate applies to passenger booking the ticket and Prepaid Baggage at the same time.
    • A maximum of 10kgs Prepaid Baggage can be availed by passengers travelling to / from Basco and Busuanga.
    • Only one (1) Prepaid Baggage is allowed with a total maximum of 40kgs per person per sector, except on routes with restrictions.
    • Previously purchased Prepaid Baggage may be upgraded up to a maximum of 40kgs per person per sector, except on routes with restrictions such as Basco and Busuanga through PAL Ticket Offices or Reservations Hotline.

    International Flights - USA, Canada, Japan, Middle East

    For countries following the piece-system, you can purchase up to two (2) additional baggage pieces per sector. 
    Please note that a total of 23kgs is allowed per piece.

    COUNTRY & SECTOR

    Rate per piece

    USA

     

    Guam

    USD100

    Honolulu / Los Angeles /

    San Francisco / New York

    USD150

    CANADA

     

    Vancouver

    USD150 / CAD150

    Toronto

    USD175 / CAD175

    JAPAN

     

    Tokyo (Haneda) / Tokyo (Narita) / Osaka / Nagoya / Fukuoka / Sapporo

    USD100 / JPY10000

    MIDDLE EAST

    Dubai

    USD100 / AED375

    Doha

    USD100 / QAR375

    Dammam / Riyadh

    USD100 / SAR375



    International Flights – UK, Oceania, Asia

    For countries following the weight-system, purchases must be per block of 5kgs, with a maximum total of 20kgs per passenger per sector.

    COUNTRY & SECTOR

    Rate per block of 5kgs

    UK - London

    USD200 / GBP150

    OCEANIA

     

    Port Moresby

    USD60 / PGK200

    Brisbane / Melbourne / Sydney / Perth

    USD90 / AUD117

    Auckland

    USD90 / NZD125

    ASIA

     

    Guangzhou / Jinjiang / Xiamen

    USD25 / CNY200

    Beijing / Shanghai

    USD40 / CNY300

    Bali (Denpasar) / Jakarta

    USD40 / IDR560000

    Bangkok

    USD40 / THB1325

    Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh / Phnom Penh

    USD40

    Hong Kong

    USD40 / HKD350

    Kuala Lumpur

    USD40 / MYR170

    Macau

    USD40 / MOP350

    Singapore

    USD40 / SGD55

    Taipei

    USD40 / TWD1208

    Busan / Seoul (Incheon)

    USD50 / KRW55000

    OTHERS

     

    Cebu / Kalibo – Chengdu or vv.

    USD40 / CNY300

    Taipei – Osaka or vv.

    TWD1310 / JPY4400
     

    How to Purchase

    Easily purchase online at least 4 hours before flight departure.

    During Booking: PAL Website and PAL Mobile App

    After Booking: Manage My Booking


    You can also purchase through PAL Ticket Offices and Reservations Hotline and select travel agencies up to 4 hours before your flight.

    If you've already purchased Prepaid Baggage for your domestic flight, you can easily upgrade to 
    higher baggage allowance through  PAL Ticket Offices and Reservations Hotline up to 4 hours before your flight.
    How can I purchase Prepaid Baggage?
    Easily purchase Prepaid Baggage online while booking your flight, or up to four (4) hours before your flight through Manage My Booking. You can also purchase through PAL Ticket Offices, Reservation Hotline, and select Travel Agents. 


    Is Prepaid Baggage refundable?
    If your flight was cancelled by PAL and you decide to take the alternate flight we offered, your prepaid baggage allowance will be accommodated to your alternate flight. If incase you decide not to take the alternate flight offered, your payment for prepaid baggage will be refunded in full. 

    However, if you voluntarily cancel your flight, prepaid baggage will not be refunded.


    Is Prepaid Baggage rebookable?
    If you’re planning to rebook your flight date on the same sector, your previously issued prepaid baggage may be carried over to the new flight. Changes must be done at least four (4) prior to the scheduled Estimated Time of Departure through PAL Ticket Offices or Reservations Hotline.

    Please note that previously issued prepaid baggage will be forfeited for no-show and cannot be carried over to the new flight. 


    Is Prepaid Baggage reroutable?
    If your flight was rerouted by PAL, your prepaid baggage allowance will be transferred to your new flight. However, if you voluntarily reroute your flight, prepaid baggage will be forfeited.

    What if the actual weight of the baggage I checked-in is less than / exceeds the Prepaid Baggage I purchased?
    If the actual weight of your baggage upon check-in is less than the prepaid baggage purchased, refund on the unused portion is not permitted. Incase your checked-in baggage exceeds the prepaid baggage paid, standard excess baggage rates shall apply on the weight difference.


    Can I purchase multiple Prepaid Baggage in one sector?
    For domestic routes, only one prepaid baggage purchase is allowed with a total maximum limitation of 40kgs per person per sector except on routes with restrictions. However, existing prepaid baggage may be upgraded to a higher baggage allowance so long as the total weight does not exceed 40kgs.

    For international routes using weight system, only one prepaid baggage purchase is allowed with a total maximum limitation of 20kgs per person per sector.

    For international routes using piece system, you may avail up to a maximum of 2 pieces prepaid baggage per sector in which a total of 23kgs is allowed per piece.


    Can I purchase Prepaid Baggage to carry my special baggage?
    Sports equipment, pets, cabin baggage, oversized baggage and all other special baggage are not qualified as prepaid baggage and will be assessed the standard excess baggage rate. For more information, please visit Special Baggage.
    1. Rates are valid for point-to-point travel.
    2. Prepaid baggage is available for purchase at the time of booking up to four (4) hours prior the scheduled Estimated Time of Departure at any PAL Ticket Offices, Contact Center, Travel Agents, PAL Website and Mobile App.
    3. Domestic routes are allowed up to a maximum of 40kg Prepaid Baggage per person per sector except on flights to/from Basco and Busuanga with weight limitation of up to 10kg.
    4. International routes on weight system are allowed up to a maximum of 20kg per person per sector and a maximum of 2 pieces with total of 23kg each for piece system countries.
    5. Flights on weight system may only avail one Prepaid Baggage per person per sector.
    6. Domestic Prepaid Baggage may be upgraded up to a maximum of 40kg per person per sector. Rate difference shall be assessed and collected.
    7. Domestic Airport Baggage is available for one-time purchase at the Airport Check-in up to one (1) hour prior the scheduled Estimated Time of Departure applicable to passengers without previously purchased Prepaid Baggage.
    8. Standard Excess Baggage rate applies in excess of the allowed Prepaid Baggage weight or piece. Each baggage, however, may not weigh more than 32kg each. Passenger will be requested to repack, as necessary, in compliance with some country’s health laws.
    9. If the actual weight of the baggage upon check-in is less than the Prepaid Baggage paid, refund on the unused portion is not permitted. If the actual weight of the baggage exceeds the Prepaid Baggage paid, standard Excess Baggage rate shall apply on the weight difference.
    10. Prepaid baggage fee is non-reroutable and non-transferable.
    11. Prepaid baggage fee is non-refundable. However, in cases of flight disruption, cancellation or irregular operation and the passenger decides not to push through with his/her flight, Prepaid Baggage will be refunded in full. Standard refund procedure shall apply.
    12. For passenger who wish to take an earlier flight on the same day of his/her original booking, Prepaid Baggage may be accepted on the new flight.
    13. For passenger who wish to rebook his/her flight provided no changes on the route, Prepaid Baggage may be carried over to the new flight. Changes must be done at least four (4) hours prior to scheduled Estimated Time of Departure at any PAL Ticket Offices and Contact Center.
    14. Prepaid baggage shall be forfeited for No-show.
    15. Passengers holding ID/AD tickets are qualified to purchase Prepaid Baggage. Standard Terms and Conditions shall apply.
    16. Pooling of baggage is allowed provided passengers are traveling together on the same flight number and date and checking-in at the same time.
    17. Other types of special baggage with specific charge i.e sports equipment, pets, cabin baggage, are not qualified for Prepaid Baggage allowance and will be assessed the standard Excess Baggage rate.
    18. In cases of voluntary upgrade to Business Class, previously purchased Prepaid Baggage shall be carried over to the higher cabin class. Refund is not permitted.
    19. Operational restriction may limit the baggage allowance a passenger can purchase for safety reasons. If the Prepaid Baggage cannot be accepted because of space or weight limitation, it will be loaded to the next available flight with the same origin and destination in accordance with the Airline’s policy and procedures.
    20. Prepaid Baggage is subject to the Airline’s Terms and Conditions of checked baggage.