🔄 Updated : July 1, 2026

The flag carrier of the Philippines, Philippine Airlines (PAL) links Manila to Asia, North America, Oceania and Europe. To travel with a dog, the main option is the hold as checked baggage: the cabin remains reserved for service dogs (outside the domestic FurPAL program).

In the hold: up to 32 kg (71 lb) (dog + crate)

Your dog travels as checked baggage in an approved rigid crate, for a combined dog + crate weight not exceeding 32 kg (71 lb). Booking requires at least 48 hours’ notice, and not every aircraft configuration can accept live animals: the spot must be confirmed at booking.

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Warning. Snub-nosed breeds are banned on all PAL flights (bulldogs, pugs, boxers, shih tzus, cane corsos, mastiffs… and PAL’s list also includes some breeds like the Yorkshire terrier and the round-headed Chihuahua). Check whether your dog is affected before booking.

In the cabin: service dogs (and FurPAL domestically)

In the cabin, only service dogs are admitted on the international network. Since late 2025, the FurPAL program allows small dogs (≤ 10 kg / 22 lb, crate included) in the cabin, but only on certain domestic routes within the Philippines (Manila to Boracay, Bohol, Siargao) — so it does not apply to international flights.

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Double-check. Fees depend on the itinerary and weight: confirm the cost and feasibility with Philippine Airlines when you book.

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How to book

  1. Contact Philippine Airlines at least 48 hours before the flight to add your dog.
  2. Prepare the health documents (microchip identification, rabies vaccination, possibly a rabies titer test) — see our guide to international travel with a dog.
  3. Get a suitable rigid IATA-compliant crate.

➡️ Next step : your journey

  1. Check the health requirements
  2. Choose an IATA-compliant travel crate
  3. Prepare your dog for the stress of flying
  4. Compare the airlines

🌍 Where can you fly with Philippine Airlines? Our entry-requirement guides for its destinations: Japan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Singapore, United States.

Frequently asked questions

Does Philippine Airlines accept dogs in the cabin?
On international flights, service dogs only. The FurPAL program allows small dogs (≤ 10 kg / 22 lb) in the cabin, but only on certain domestic routes within the Philippines.
What is the maximum hold weight on Philippine Airlines?
32 kg (71 lb) for the dog + crate combined, as checked baggage in a rigid crate.
Can bulldogs fly on PAL?
No: snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds are banned on all flights for health reasons.

Sources

Philippine Airlines — Travelling with Pets, accessed July 2026. Conditions and fees change: confirm with the airline before booking.