Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Cebu Pacific or PAL?

Cebu Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). PAL: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Do Cebu Pacific and PAL include a carry-on on basic economy?

Cebu Pacific: GO Basic includes the hand-carry allowance but no checked bag; GO Easy and GO Flexi bundles include one. PAL: Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on plus a personal item.

Where do Cebu Pacific and PAL fly from?

Cebu Pacific's main hubs are MNL, CEB. PAL's are MNL. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Cebu Pacific and PAL partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Cebu Pacific: none; PAL: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

5J vs PR · 2026 comparison

Cebu Pacific vs PAL

Cebu Pacific wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit; PAL doesn't clearly win any category. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Cebu Pacific

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

PAL

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

Cebu Pacific wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit; PAL doesn't clearly win any category. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: Cebu Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm · PAL: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Cebu Pacific: Included on every fare · PAL: Included on every fare

Side by side

	Cebu Pacific	PAL
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 36 × 23 cm	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item	Must fit under the seat	45 × 35 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	Go Rewards	Mabuhay Miles
Main hubs	MNL, CEB	MNL

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in).

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Cebu Pacific, 7 kg (15.4 lb) on PAL.

Personal items: anything that fits under the seat on Cebu Pacific, and 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) on PAL.

Loyalty and where they fly

Cebu Pacific is not in an alliance and PAL is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Go Rewards (Cebu Pacific) and Mabuhay Miles (PAL).

Cebu Pacific's main hubs are MNL, CEB. PAL's are MNL. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Cebu Pacific if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
nonstops from MNL, CEB

Choose PAL if you want…

nonstops from MNL

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.