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Philippine Airlines vs Cathay Pacific

Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for Philippine Airlines and Cathay Pacific, side by side.

⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.

Both Philippine Airlines and Cathay Pacific allow the same longest carry-on side (56 cm).

Philippine Airlines is more generous for personal items — up to 45 cm, versus 40 cm on Cathay Pacific.

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Philippine Airlines PR
Max dimensions
56 × 36 × 23 cm
Total linear
Not published
Weight limit
7 kg per piece
Pieces
1
Cathay Pacific CX
Max dimensions
56 × 36 × 23 cm
Total linear
Not published
Weight limit
7 kg combined
Pieces
1

Cabin & carry-on allowances

Allowance Philippine Airlines Cathay Pacific
Carry-on Not directly comparable: the two rows apply under different conditions. 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Not published · 7 kg per piece · 1 pc Published as 56 x 36 x 23 cm and 7 kg. Carry-on: one bag, 56 x 36 x 23 cm, 7 kg. Not on record
Cabin: economy, premiumEconomy Not directly comparable: the two rows apply under different conditions. Not on record 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Not published · 7 kg combined · 1 pc including wheels, handles and side pockets
Cabin: business Not directly comparable: the two rows apply under different conditions. Not on record 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Not published · 10 kg combined · 1 pc including wheels, handles and side pockets
Cabin: first Not directly comparable: the two rows apply under different conditions. Not on record 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Not published · 15 kg combined · 1 pc including wheels, handles and side pockets
Personal item 45 × 35 × 20 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc Laptop bag / personal item: 45 x 35 x 20 cm; no separate weight limit. Personal item (e.g. laptop bag) up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm, no separate weight limit. 40 × 30 × 15 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc Must fit under the seat in front of you Shares the combined cabin weight limit with the carry-on bag

Sources

Philippine Airlines

Carry-on Baggage - Philippine Airlines
Official · unverified Last checked: 2026-10-11

Cathay Pacific

Baggage | Cathay Pacific
Official · unverified Last checked: 2026-10-11