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

Cebu Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Where do Cebu Pacific and Scoot fly from?

Cebu Pacific's main hubs are MNL, CEB. Scoot's are Singapore (SIN). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Cebu Pacific and Scoot partners?

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

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Cebu Pacific vs Scoot

Q: Do Cebu Pacific and Scoot 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. Scoot: Fly includes 10 kg of cabin baggage across two pieces but no checked bag.

Cebu Pacific and Scoot are closely matched on the things we compare. 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

No clear category wins

Scoot

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

Cebu Pacific and Scoot are closely matched on the things we compare. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: Cebu Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Cebu Pacific: Included on every fare · Scoot: Included on every fare

Side by side

	Cebu Pacific	Scoot
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 36 × 23 cm	54 × 38 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	Must fit under the seat	40 × 30 × 10 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	Go Rewards	KrisFlyer
Main hubs	MNL, CEB	SIN

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

Cebu Pacific allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and Scoot up to 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in).

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

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

Personal items: anything that fits under the seat on Cebu Pacific, and 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) on Scoot.

Basic economy

Cebu Pacific (GO Basic): GO Basic includes the hand-carry allowance but no checked bag; GO Easy and GO Flexi bundles include one.

Scoot (Fly): Fly includes 10 kg of cabin baggage across two pieces but no checked bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

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

Loyalty programs: Go Rewards (Cebu Pacific) and KrisFlyer (Scoot).

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

Which should you book?

Choose Cebu Pacific if you want…

nonstops from MNL, CEB

Choose Scoot if you want…

nonstops from SIN

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.