Yes. On Philippine Airlines, many US/Canada fares include 2 free checked pieces; on weight-based routes you can check two if within your kilo limit.
How Pal Decides Your Free Checked Bags
Your ticket shows a Free Baggage Allowance, often labeled FBA. On piece-based routes, the allowance lists the number of pieces you can check for free and the weight per piece. On weight-based routes, the allowance lists a single kilo total. You may check more than one bag on a weight-based ticket as long as the combined weight stays within your limit and each piece stays under 32 kg.
Two global rules apply across PAL: no single checked piece may exceed 32 kg, and standard checked size per piece tops out at 62 linear inches (158 cm). These caps apply whether you fly on piece or weight tickets.
Where Two Checked Bags Are Standard
Here’s a quick look at where two checked bags come standard and what typical limits look like. Values reflect PAL tariff rules and public guidance; always confirm on your e-ticket.
| Route Or Area | Allowance Style | Typical Free Checked Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada – Economy | Piece | 2 pieces, 23 kg each |
| US/Canada – Premium Economy | Piece | 2 pieces, 25 kg each |
| US/Canada – Business | Piece | 2 pieces, 32 kg each |
| Guam/Saipan – Economy | Piece | 2 pieces, 23 kg each |
| Guam/Saipan – Business | Piece | 2 pieces, 32 kg each |
| Most Other International | Weight | 25–35 kg total, by fare |
| Philippine Domestic | Weight | 0–35 kg total, by fare |
Bringing Two Checked Bags On Philippine Airlines: When It Works
If your route uses the piece system, two checked bags are built in for many fares. Economy often grants two pieces at 23 kg each, premium economy raises the per-piece limit to 25 kg on select flights, and business grants two pieces at 32 kg each. Stick to 62 linear inches per piece and you’re set.
If your route uses the weight system, you can still bring two checked bags. Split your items across two suitcases and keep the combined weight within your ticket’s kilo limit. Each bag still must stay below the 32 kg cap and within size limits. Airport staff may tag extra pieces for handling, so spread weight sensibly.
Need the official fine print? See PAL baggage allowance pages for route rules and fees, and the official tariff PDF. Those pages detail the 32 kg per-piece ceiling and show the piece vs. weight setup by region.
How To Find Your Exact Allowance
Open your e-ticket receipt and look for FBA or Free Baggage Allowance. If you see numbers like “2PC 23KG,” that means the piece system with two pieces at 23 kg each. If you see “30KG,” that’s a weight ticket. Your booking path in Manage Booking also lists the same line.
Booking class matters. PAL fare brands on domestic routes can show 0 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, or 35 kg. International weight allowances commonly start at 25 kg, with some city pairs at 30 kg or 35 kg depending on fare brand. If you hold Premium Economy or Business, your total is higher, and you may see priority tags at the counter.
Sizing, Weighing, And Packing Two Bags Cleanly
Measure length + width + height of each suitcase. Stay at or under 62 inches (158 cm). Large duffels or boxes count as checked pieces too. Add a simple luggage scale to your kit and weigh at home; it saves time at the airport.
Distribute dense items like books, liquids, and kitchen gear so both pieces sit under their limits. Use compression cubes for clothing but keep heavy items centered to avoid broken wheels or tipped bags. Label both pieces neatly inside and out.
When You Need More Than Two
Extra pieces and overweight items draw fees. On piece routes, an added bag costs a fixed fee per region and oversize or overweight adds more. On weight routes, fees scale per kilo over your allowance. Buying prepaid baggage online can save money against airport rates on many routes.
Sports Gear, Strollers, And Musical Instruments
Golf bags, bikes, and similar gear can ride as checked items within your allowance. Infants on paid tickets get their own small checked allowance plus a foldable stroller. Small instruments may travel in the cabin if they fit the cabin size box; larger ones pack as checked and follow the same limits.
Common Mistakes That Block Two Checked Bags
Packing one suitcase at 35 kg and a second at 10 kg will fail at the counter. Shift weight so each piece stays under 32 kg and you’ll pass the scale. Another slip: buying a Basic fare on a domestic hop that carries 0 kg, then turning up with two full suitcases. Buy a baggage add-on in advance for smooth check-in.
Connections matter. If your trip mixes airlines on separate tickets, each segment follows its own rules. If you hold a through ticket, the Most Significant Carrier rule can apply, and PAL will follow that carrier’s free allowance when it governs the itinerary.
Elite Perks And Cardholder Wins
Mabuhay Miles Elite and Premier Elite often receive extra weight or an extra piece depending on route rules. If you carry a co-brand card that bundles a checked bag perk, present it at the counter; staff apply the higher line where it fits the route system.
Batteries, Liquids, And Other Red Lines
Power banks, loose lithium batteries, and e-cigarettes belong in carry-on, not in checked bags. Large bottles of alcohol, aerosol paint, and fuel canisters are not accepted as checked baggage. If you’re packing liquids like cooking oil or sauces, seal in leak-proof bags and brace upright inside the case.
Two-Bag Check-In Checklist
Arrive early and place both bags on the scale one by one so any weight swap is easy. Keep a small sling with passports, a printed e-ticket, and prepaid baggage receipts. Ask for fragile tags on hard-shell cases with electronics that you do not carry onboard, and snap a quick photo of each bag at the drop belt.
If staff measure your bag beyond 62 inches, shift to a smaller case or accept an oversize fee. If your second bag is light but your first bag is near 32 kg, move weight across to keep both compliant. Tape addresses inside each suitcase flap as a backup label.
Is Your Route Piece Or Weight? A Quick Guide
Piece applies on long-haul markets where PAL publishes a per-piece allowance. Your receipt will show tags like 2PC 23KG or 2PC 25KG. Weight applies on most other city pairs. Your receipt will show a single number such as 25KG or 30KG.
Carry-On Game Plan When You Check Two Bags
Keep passports, visas, cash, medication, laptops, and cameras in your cabin bag. Carry-on on PAL starts at one piece up to 7 kg within the 56 × 36 × 23 cm box on most tickets. Place a change of clothes and chargers in your cabin bag so a late connection doesn’t leave you stuck.
Family And Group Packing Tips
Weigh each person’s bags at home and move items across the group to fit limits cleanly. Use color tags so similar black suitcases do not get mixed up on the carousel. Keep liquids in sealed pouches and pad glass jars with soft layers.
Weight-Based Tickets: Two-Bag Planning Examples
These examples mirror PAL tariff lines for common fares. Use them as packing prompts, then match to your exact ticket.
| Fare Brand Or Cabin | Total Kilo Limit | Two-Bag Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Economy Supersaver | 0 kg | Buy prepaid baggage before airport day |
| Domestic Economy Saver | 10 kg | Light suitcase + cabin bag; add kilos if needed |
| Domestic Economy/Value/Flex | 20 kg | Two 10 kg bags keep handling easy |
| Domestic Premium Economy | 25 kg | Try 12.5 kg per bag to stay balanced |
| Domestic Business Value/Flex | 30–35 kg | Two 15–17 kg bags fit well |
| International Weight Routes | 25–35 kg | Split weight across two pieces within total |
Codeshares And Separate Tickets
Booked PAL to Manila then a separate low-cost hop onward? Those are separate contracts. Collect your bags in Manila and recheck; the second airline will judge pieces and kilos on its own chart. On a single PAL ticket with a partner leg, your allowance follows the governing carrier for the whole path.
Quick Answers To Edge Cases
Two checked bags on a 30 kg ticket? Yes, if the combined weight stays at 30 kg or below and each piece is not over 32 kg. Two checked bags on a 25 kg ticket? Yes, divide the weight across two pieces. Two checked bags on a 0 kg ticket? Buy baggage before check-in.
What about odd shapes like TV sets or boxed appliances? They count as checked pieces and must stay within size and weight. Some stations apply fragile or special handling labels, but fees still apply when limits are breached.
Pack Two Bags With Confidence
Match your route to the correct system, read the FBA line on your e-ticket, and balance weight across both cases. On piece routes you often get two by default. On weight routes you can still fly with two, as long as the total is within your kilo limit. Stick to 62 inches per piece, keep any single bag under 32 kg, and you’ll breeze through drop-off.