Luggage and baggage policies

Philippine domestic flights (AirAsia, Philippine Airlines): 1) Cabin baggage is often weighed strictly; 2) Check-in counters are often limited (2 per flight), leading to long queues; 3) Baggage claim belts frequently differ from announced ones; 4) Flight schedule changes are common without email notifications, use flight tracking widgets.

Cebu Pacific has specific regulations for carry-on baggage. While they do not always weigh carry-on baggage, they reserve the right to do so. Passengers are typically allowed one cabin baggage and one personal item. - **Weight Limit:** The combined weight of the cabin baggage and personal item must not exceed 7kg. - **Size Restrictions:** Both items must fit within the airline's dimension limits. - **Enforcement:** While not always strictly enforced, passengers with oversized or numerous bags, especially those that appear heavier than a typical personal item, may be asked to have them weighed or checked at the gate. It's safer to adhere to the stated limits to avoid potential issues or extra fees.

Baggage rules for domestic flights in the Philippines vary significantly. Some airlines like Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines are reported to be lenient with minor overweight and do not strictly check carry-on dimensions. However, other carriers like Air Asia (e.g., Manila-Caticlan/Kalibo route) are reported to be very strict, weighing all items and charging for even small overweights, though dimensions might still not be strictly checked. Ferries in the Philippines are generally strict with luggage weight, often weighing bags and requiring extra payments for overage.

When flying with Chinese airlines on international routes (e.g., Moscow-Manila via Beijing), passengers have reported leniency regarding slight carry-on baggage overweight and no strict checks on dimensions. Generally, Chinese airlines are perceived as very loyal regarding baggage rules for hand luggage.