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Official airline excess-baggage fees
- Cebu Pacific online 20 kg
- ₱1,000 domestic, ₱2,000 short haul, ₱3,000 long haul 1
- Cebu Pacific airport 20 kg
- ₱2,500 domestic, ₱3,500 short haul, ₱6,000 long haul 1
- PAL domestic prepaid
- ₱825 for 15 kg to ₱2,750 for 50 kg 2
- AirAsia purchased range
- 20 kg to 60 kg 3
- AirAsia per-bag maximum
- 32 kg 3
- Best check
- The operating airline's current Manage Booking quote
Cebu Pacific published rates
Cebu Pacific limits
GO Basic has no checked bag. GO Easy and GO Flexi include one 20 kg piece under the published baggage guide 1.
A passenger can buy up to three pieces online. Each starts at 20 kg and can be upgraded by 4 kg, 8 kg or 12 kg. A single piece cannot exceed 32 kg 1.
Cebu Pacific says online additions close two hours before departure and rates can change without notice 1.
Philippine Airlines prepaid baggage
PAL route rules
PAL says prepaid rates apply per sector and vary by destination. Its table took effect on 26 February 2026 2.
Baggage beyond the prepaid allowance is charged at the standard excess rate on the difference. Special items, pets, oversized baggage and cabin-seat baggage are outside the prepaid product 2,4.
The free allowance on the ticket controls. A separately ticketed domestic connection can have its own allowance 4.
AirAsia Philippines
AirAsia Philippines says passengers may check multiple bags if their total remains within the purchased or complimentary allowance. Available purchased allowances range from 20 kg to 60 kg 3.
Each individual checked bag is capped at 32 kg. The airline says pre-booking can save up to ₱919 compared with airport pricing 3.
The official announcement does not publish one fixed peso table for every route. Use AirAsia's own booking or Manage My Booking quote for the flight.
Avoid surprise charges
- Read the allowance on the exact ticket
- Add baggage through the airline before its online cut-off
- Weigh each piece, not just the total
- Check dimensions and special-item rules
- Use the operating airline's site when a codeshare is involved
Common questions
Is excess baggage a government fee?
No. It is charged by the airline under the ticket and baggage rules.
How much is Cebu Pacific airport excess baggage?
The published rate is ₱700 per kg domestic, ₱1,100 short haul and ₱1,700 long haul 1.
How much is PAL domestic prepaid baggage?
PAL publishes ₱825 for 15 kg through ₱2,750 for 50 kg 2.
Can one AirAsia bag weigh 60 kg?
No. A purchased total may reach 60 kg, but each bag is limited to 32 kg 3.
Is pre-booking cheaper?
The airline pages show materially lower prepaid or online prices than airport purchase in the examples cited 1,23.
Fees change. Check your e-ticket's tax lines and the official site before you travel. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Evidence
Sources
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