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

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

Do EVA and PAL include a carry-on on basic economy?

EVA: Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on. PAL: Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on plus a personal item.

Where do EVA and PAL fly from?

EVA's main hubs are Taipei (TPE). PAL's are MNL. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are EVA and PAL partners?

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

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EVA vs PAL

EVA doesn't clearly win any category; PAL wins on a bigger personal item. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

EVA

No clear category wins

PAL

Wins 1 category

A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

EVA doesn't clearly win any category; PAL wins on a bigger personal item. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

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

Side by side

	EVA	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	7 kg (15.4 lb)	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 10 cm	45 × 35 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	Star Alliance	None
Loyalty program	Infinity MileageLands	Mabuhay Miles
Main hubs	TPE	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: 7 kg (15.4 lb) on EVA, 7 kg (15.4 lb) on PAL.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) on EVA, and 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) on PAL.

Loyalty and where they fly

EVA is in Star Alliance and PAL is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Infinity MileageLands (EVA) and Mabuhay Miles (PAL).

EVA's main hubs are Taipei (TPE). PAL's are MNL. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose EVA if you want…

to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
nonstops from TPE

Choose PAL if you want…

a bigger personal item
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.

EVA vs PAL FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. EVA doesn't clearly win any category; PAL wins on a bigger personal item. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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