Prepaid Baggage
Save more on extra baggage when you purchase before you fly

Get more baggage allowance at a special rate when you purchase before you fly!

Featured Benefits

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More Baggage Allowance

No need to worry about your travel essentials!

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Bigger Savings

Save more versus excess fees at the airport.

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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

Effective April 20, 2023, new rates for Prepaid baggage shall apply for prime issuance and baggage upgrade
Baggage Allowance Rate
10kg PHP 450 / PHP 700*
20kg PHP 600 / PHP 950*
30kg PHP 950 / PHP1,500*
40kg PHP 1,450 / PHP 2,150*
Baggage Allowance Rate
10kg PHP 700
20kg PHP 950
30kg PHP1,500
40kg PHP 2,150

Note: *applicable for Travel Agency. Prepaid Baggage offering on flights to/from Basco is temporarily unavailable until further notice. Previously purchased Prepaid Baggage will be honored.

  • 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.

 

GUIDELINES 
  1. Prepaid Baggage is confirmed only upon full payment. 
  2. Applicable on PR operated/marketed flights from or within the Philippines. 
  3. 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. 
  4. Initial Booking rate applies to passengers booking their ticket and Prepaid Baggage at the same time. Post Booking rate applies to passengers availing the Prepaid Baggage after their ticket have been issued up to four (4) hours prior the scheduled estimated time of departure. 
  5. Purely domestic routes are allowed up to 40KG Prepaid Baggage per person per sector except on flights to/from Basco and Busuanga, which have weight limitations of 10kgs. 
  6. Passengers of flights on weight system may only avail one Prepaid Baggage per person per sector. 
  7. For purely domestic itinerary, Prepaid Baggage may be upgraded up to a maximum of 40kg per person per sector, subject to paragraph 5. Rate difference shall be assessed and collected. Changes must be made at least four (4) hours prior to scheduled Estimated Time of Departure at any PAL Ticket Office and Contact Center. 
  8. Standard Excess Baggage rate (EBC) shall apply in excess of the Prepaid Baggage weight and/or Free Baggage Allowance. Each baggage shall not weigh more than 32kgs. Passengers will be requested to repack as necessary in compliance with some countries’ 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, EBC 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 fee will be refunded in full. Normal refund procedure shall apply. 
  12. For passengers 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 passengers who wish to rebook his/her flight provided no changes on the route, previously issued 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 Office and Contact Center. 
  14. Prepaid Baggage of no-show passengers will be forfeited. 
  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 restrictions may limit the baggage allowance a passenger can purchase for safety reasons. If the Prepaid Baggage cannot be accepted because of space/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. 


International Flights

International-PH Prepaid Baggage (Weight System) in blocks of 5kgs:
Journey Rate
PH – Xiamen or v.v. USD 30
PH – Hong Kong or v.v. USD 45
PH – Macau or v.v. USD 45
PH – Beijing or v.v. USD 45
PH – Shanghai or v.v. USD 45
PH – Denpasar or v.v. USD 45
PH – Jakarta or v.v. USD 45
PH – Kuala Lumpur USD 45
PH – Chengdu or v.v. USD 45
PH – Busan or v.v. USD 55
PH – Seoul or v.v. USD 55
PH – Jinjiang or v.v. USD 30
PH – Port Moresby or v.v. USD 65
PH – Auckland or v.v. USD 95
PH – Brisbane or v.v. USD 95
PH – Sydney/Melbourne or v.v. USD 95
PH – Perth or v.v. USD 95
PH – London or v.v. USD 205
PH – Tel Aviv or v.v. USD 165
PH – Canton or v.v. USD 30
PH – Singapore or v.v. USD 45
PH – Taipei or v.v. USD 45
PH – Bangkok or v.v. USD 45
PH – Saigon or v.v. USD 45
PH – Hanoi or v.v. USD 45
PH – Phnom Penh or v.v. USD 45
Journey Rate
PH – Xiamen or v.v. CNY 220
PH – Hong Kong or v.v. HKD 380
PH – Macau or v.v. MOP 390
PH – Beijing or v.v. CNY 320
PH – Shanghai or v.v. CNY 320
PH – Denpasar or v.v. IDR 630000
PH – Jakarta or v.v. IDR 630000
PH – Kuala Lumpur MYR 190
PH – Chengdu or v.v. CNY 320
PH – Busan or v.v. KRW 60500
PH – Seoul or v.v. KRW 60500
PH – Jinjiang or v.v. CNY 220
PH – Port Moresby or v.v. PGK 220
PH – Auckland or v.v. NZD 133
PH – Brisbane or v.v. AUD 125
PH – Sydney/Melbourne or v.v. AUD 125
PH – Perth or v.v. AUD 125
PH – London or v.v. GBP 155
PH – Tel Aviv or v.v. USD 165
PH – Canton or v.v. CNY 220
PH – Singapore or v.v. SGD 65
PH – Taipei or v.v. TWD 1360
PH – Bangkok or v.v. THB 1500
PH – Saigon or v.v. USD 45
PH – Hanoi or v.v. USD 45
PH – Phnom Penh or v.v. THB 1500
Journey Rate
PH – Xiamen or v.v. USD 25
PH – Hong Kong or v.v. USD 40
PH – Macau or v.v. USD 40
PH – Beijing or v.v. USD 40
PH – Shanghai or v.v. USD 40
PH – Denpasar or v.v. USD 40
PH – Jakarta or v.v. USD 40
PH – Kuala Lumpur USD 40
PH – Chengdu or v.v. USD 40
PH – Busan or v.v. USD 50
PH – Seoul or v.v. USD 50
PH – Jinjiang or v.v. USD 25
PH – Port Moresby or v.v. USD 60
PH – Auckland or v.v. USD 90
PH – Brisbane or v.v. USD 90
PH – Sydney/Melbourne or v.v. USD 90
PH – Perth or v.v. USD 90
PH – London or v.v. USD 200
PH – Tel Aviv or v.v. USD 160
PH – Canton or v.v. USD 25
PH – Singapore or v.v. USD 40
PH – Taipei or v.v. USD 40
PH – Bangkok or v.v. USD 40
PH – Saigon or v.v. USD 40
PH – Hanoi or v.v. USD 40
PH – Phnom Penh or v.v. USD 40
Journey Rate
PH – Xiamen or v.v. CNY200
PH – Hong Kong or v.v. HKD 350
PH – Macau or v.v. MOP 350
PH – Beijing or v.v. CNY 300
PH – Shanghai or v.v. CNY 300
PH – Denpasar or v.v. IDR 560000
PH – Jakarta or v.v. IDR 560000
PH – Kuala Lumpur MYR 170
PH – Chengdu or v.v. CNY 300
PH – Busan or v.v. KRW 55000
PH – Seoul or v.v. KRW 55000
PH – Jinjiang or v.v. CNY200
PH – Port Moresby or v.v. PGK 200
PH – Auckland or v.v. NZD 125
PH – Brisbane or v.v. AUD 117
PH – Sydney/Melbourne or v.v. AUD 117
PH – Perth or v.v. AUD 117
PH – London or v.v. GBP 150
PH – Tel Aviv or v.v. USD 160
PH – Canton or v.v. CNY200
PH – Singapore or v.v. SGD 55
PH – Taipei or v.v. TWD 1208
PH – Bangkok or v.v. THB 1325
PH – Saigon or v.v. USD 40
PH – Hanoi or v.v. USD 40
PH – Phnom Penh or v.v. USD 40
International Prepaid Baggage (Piece System):
Journey Rate
PH – Dubai or v.v. USD 115
PH – Toronto or v.v. USD 190
PH - Doha or v.v. USD 115
PH – Dammam or v.v. USD 115
PH – Riyadh or v.v. USD 115
PH – Osaka / Narita / Nagoya / Fukuoka / Haneda / Sapporo or v.v. USD 100
PH – Guam or v.v. USD 130
PH – Los Angeles / San Francisco / Honoluluv.v. USD 165
PH – New York USD 165
PH – Vancouver or v.v. USD 165
Journey Rate
PH – Dubai or v.v. AED 430
PH – Toronto or v.v. CAD 190
PH – Doha or v.v. QAR 430
PH – Dammam or v.v. SAR 430
PH – Riyadh or v.v. SAR 430
PH – Osaka / Narita / Nagoya / Fukuoka / Haneda / Sapporo or v.v. JPY 10,000
PH – Guam or v.v. USD 130
PH – Los Angeles / San Francisco / Honoluluv.v. USD 165
PH – New York USD 165
PH – Vancouver or v.v. CAD 165
Journey Rate
PH – Dubai or v.v. USD 100
PH – Toronto or v.v. USD 175
PH – Doha or v.v. USD 100
PH – Dammam or v.v. USD 100
PH – Riyadh or v.v. USD 100
PH – Osaka / Narita / Nagoya / Fukuoka / Haneda / Sapporo or v.v. USD 100
PH – Guam or v.v. USD 115
PH – Los Angeles / San Francisco / Honoluluv.v. USD 150
PH – New York USD 150
PH – Vancouver or v.v. USD 150
Journey Rate
PH – Dubai or v.v. AED 375
PH – Toronto or v.v. CAD 175
PH – Doha or v.v. QAR 375
PH – Dammam or v.v. SAR 375
PH – Riyadh or v.v. SAR 375
PH – Osaka / Narita / Nagoya / Fukuoka / Haneda / Sapporo or v.v. JPY 10,000
PH – Guam or v.v. USD 115
PH – Los Angeles / San Francisco / Honoluluv.v. USD 150
PH – New York USD 150
PH – Vancouver or v.v. CAD 150
Journey Rate
From Middle East to Area 1 USD115
Between Middle East and Area 3 USD115
Between Japan and Area 1 USD 165 (Los Angeles/San Fransicso/Honolulu/New York/Vancouver); USD190 (Toronto)
Between Japan and Area 2 USD 115
From Japan to Area 3 USD 100
From Los Angeles/San Fransicso/Honolulu/New York to Area 2 USD 165
Between Los Angeles/San Fransicso/Honolulu/New York and Area 3 USD 165
From Guam to Area 2 USD 130
Between Guam and Area 3 USD 130
From Vancouver to Area 2 USD 165
Between Vancouver and Area 3 USD 165
From Toronto to Area 2 USD 190
Between Toronto and Area 3 USD 190
Journey Rate
From Middle East to Area 1 AED430/SAR430/QAR430
Between Middle East and Area 3 AED430/SAR430/QAR430
Between Japan and Area 1 JPY16500 ( Los Angeles/San Fransicso/Honolulu/New York/ Vancouver); JPY19000 (Toronto)
Between Japan and Area 2 JPY11500
From Japan to Area 3 JPY10000
From Los Angeles/San Fransicso/Honolulu/New York to Area 2 USD 165
Between Los Angeles/San Fransicso/Honolulu/New York and Area 3 USD 165
From Guam to Area 2 USD 130
Between Guam and Area 3 USD 130
From Vancouver to Area 2 CAD 165
Between Vancouver and Area 3 CAD 165
From Toronto to Area 2 CAD 190
Between Toronto and Area 3 CAD 190

Note: Total of 23kgs per piece. Maximum of 2 pieces per person per sector.

Area1 - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, New York, Vancouver, Toronto

Area 2 - Dubai, Doha, Dammam, Riyadh

Area 3 - Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Incheon, Busan, Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Jinjiang, Shanghai, Xiamen, Hongkong, Macau, Narita, Haneda, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Taipei, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Port Moresby, Guam  

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 Contact Center 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 Contact Center up to 4 hours before your flight.

Manage Booking
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Important Reminder

Important Reminder

PAL Self-service online facility for Voluntary Changes

Manage Booking is available for unused one-way or roundtrip tickets. This facility is for passengers who are NOT affected by any cancellation or travel restriction but would need to make changes to their booking.

For passengers affected by cancellations or schedule changes, you have the following options:

If you wish to rebook within 30 days from the affected flight date, please ensure to click the Flight Disruption button before proceeding.

If you wish to convert your ticket to a Travel Voucher or request for a refund, please submit your request through the myPAL RequestHub, call our hotline, or visit any PAL Ticket Office for assistance.

For more information on Manage My Booking, please refer to our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions
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) hours 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.
Terms and Conditions
  1. Through Prepaid Baggage rates are valid for travel between International-to-international on routes using Piece system and International to PH domestic and beyond Manila/Cebu/Kalibo/Clark. Lower rates will apply for travel between International and Manila/Cebu/Kalibo/Clark. Through Prepaid Baggage rates is not available for travel between International-to-international routes using weight system. 
  2. Prepaid Baggage is confirmed only upon full payment. 
  3. 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. 
  4. Purely domestic routes are allowed up to 40KG Prepaid Baggage per person per sector except on flights to/from Basco and Busuanga with weight limitation of up to 10kgs. 
  5. International routes on weight system are allowed up to 20KG per person per sector, and a maximum of (2) pieces prepaid baggage with total of 23kg each for piece system countries. 
  6. Flights on weight system may only avail one Prepaid Baggage per person per sector. 
  7. For purely domestic itinerary, Prepaid Baggage may be upgraded up to a maximum of 40kg per person per sector. Rate difference shall be assessed and collected. Changes must be made at least four (4) hours prior to scheduled Estimated Time of Departure at any PAL Ticket Office and Contact Center. 
  8. Standard excess baggage rate (EBC) shall apply in excess of the aforementioned maximum weights. Each baggage shall not weigh more than 32kgs. Passengers will be requested to repack as necessary in compliance with some countries’ 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 fee will be refunded in full. Normal refund procedure shall apply. 
  12. For passengers 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 passengers who wish to rebook his/her flight provided no changes on the route, previously issued 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 Office 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 restrictions may limit the baggage allowance a passenger can purchase for safety reasons. If the prepaid baggage cannot be accepted because of space/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. 
 
Important Notice
Each flight ticket has its own Free Baggage Allowance policy. This FBA entitlement is valid only on that specific flight and may not necessarily apply to your connecting flights. PAL or other carriers may require you to pay excess baggage fees if your FBA entitlement is lower on your connecting flights.