PAL Express pet policy (2026) — Cabin, Cargo, Brachy rules | Pawgo
PAL Express accepts pets in both cabin and cargo, with a 2,500 PHP cabin fee and a 7kg combined cabin cap. For Koda at 30kg that means cargo, full stop. The brachy-in-cargo rule is firm here, so if you're flying a Bulldog or Pug, this isn't your carrier — Koda's a Lab mix, no issue.
PAL Express's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
What you need at a glance
How PAL Express treats your pet
Cabin policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | cabin pets are accepted | 86% | |
| One-way fee | 2500 PHP | 82% | |
| Pet + carrier max weight | 7 kg | 80% | |
| Brachycephalic breeds | Not yet documented | — |
Cargo policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | cargo pets are accepted | 86% | |
| Brachycephalic breeds | Brachy NOT accepted in cargo | 95% |
Frequently asked
- Can I bring more than one pet on this trip?
- Most airlines accept multiple pets per traveler in cabin, but each must be booked separately and per-pet limits apply at the route level. Check the airline page for specifics.
- What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
- If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
- Are emotional support animals treated like pets here?
- Most countries and airlines no longer give ESAs special status. They're treated as regular pets — same fees, same crate rules. Service animals (with formal documentation) are the exception.
- What happens if I forget a document?
- At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
PAL Express is fine for cargo on intra-Philippines hops if you've got the crate sized right. The Manila pre-flight inspection is where most travelers hit friction. A Pawgo plan walks the timeline backward from your departure date — vet visit, crate certification, AVIH booking window. That's the actual job.
Glossary
- ISO chip
- ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
- FAVN
- Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
- Brachycephalic
- Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
- AVIH
- Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
Crate sizing — get this right or stop reading
The IATA CR82 spec is the only crate language airlines speak. For Koda (30 kg), the rules for PAL Express reward owners who plan with a calendar, not a checklist. If your dog flies cargo, this is the 80% of the conversation.