Personal-item bag · 15.4 × 12.6 × 5.9 in (39.1 × 32 × 15 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
PAL Airlines carry-on and personal item size
Checked against PAL Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
16 × 13 × 6 in40.6 × 33 × 15.2 cm
Carry-on (overhead bin)
21 × 15 × 9 in53.3 × 38.1 × 22.9 cm
Will your bag fit PAL Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Small purse, personal bag or diaper bag in addition to the carry-on. Fare pages do not itemize personal-item allowance by fare.
Carry-on. Included on every fare listed below. One carry-on per passenger. Website gives no weight; the domestic tariff (Rule 55) instead lists 13 lbs and 12x16x10 inches.
What each PAL Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Not stated | Not stated | Fare page lists only checked-bag fees (1st bag $40-$46 CDN). Baggage page says each passenger gets one carry-on. |
| Standard | Not stated | Not stated | 1st checked bag $20-$23 CDN. |
| Flexible | Not stated | Not stated | 1st checked bag free. |
| Freedom | Not stated | Not stated | 1st and 2nd checked bags free. |
Will a standard carry-on fit PAL Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On PAL Airlines it does not fit — 2.5 cm (1 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (1.7 cm (0.7 in) too long, 1.9 cm (0.7 in) too wide).
PAL Airlines' carry-on allowance holds about 46 litres. 62 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit PAL Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 26 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 61 are within a centimeter. 619 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in (34 × 19 × 15 cm)
Tight 0.2 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 15 × 12 × 5.5 in (38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm)
Fits 1.3 cm (0.5 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in (39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm)
Tight 0.8 cm (0.3 in) to spare on the depth
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the width
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13 × 9 in (53.3 × 33 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13.8 × 9 in (53.3 × 34.9 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
All bags that fit PAL Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
PAL Airlines doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on PAL Airlines
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags. Portable chargers are listed as not permitted in checked baggage. Recalled Anker A1647, A1681 and A1689 power banks are banned on board. No Wh limit published; Transport Canada rules apply.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Connections on Air Borealis allow no carry-on bag, only one personal item.
- Recalled Anker power banks A1647, A1681 and A1689 are not permitted on board.
- Free 'Sky Check' service for one extra item (e.g. backpack, diaper bag) in the baggage compartment, per tariff.
Airlines with similar limits
- Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm
- Air Canada: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Air Transat: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Flair Airlines: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
PAL Airlines bag questions
What size is the PAL Airlines personal item?
PAL Airlines' free personal item can be up to 16 × 13 × 6 in (40.6 × 33 × 15.2 cm). Small purse, personal bag or diaper bag in addition to the carry-on. Fare pages do not itemize personal-item allowance by fare.
How big can a PAL Airlines carry-on be?
Up to 21 × 15 × 9 in (53.3 × 38.1 × 22.9 cm). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit PAL Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 26 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 619 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on PAL Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage page (carry-on, personal item, restricted items) · fare families page · domestic tariff (Rule 55 carry-on). Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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