Philippine Airlines car seat and stroller policy
Flying with Philippine Airlines? Our guide covers rules for strollers and car seats, including the space-available policy and CARES harness weight limits.
On Philippine Airlines, an infant is allowed one stroller, car seat, or carrying basket, but this is subject to space availability. The airline also specifies that the CARES harness is the only FAA-approved harness-type restraint for children who weigh between 22 and 44 lbs.
| Topic | What Philippine Airlines says |
|---|---|
| Stroller | One fully collapsible stroller, infant's carrying basket, or infant's car seat may be allowed for an infant, depending on space availability.Source |
| CARES harness | The CARES Child Safety Device is the only FAA-approved harness restraint allowed for children weighing between 22 and 44 lbs. It cannot be used in motor vehicles.Source |
| Infant baggage | An infant is permitted one fully collapsible stroller, infant's carrying basket, or infant's car seat, provided there is available space.Source |
| Family seating | A parent or guardian responsible for an infant or child using an approved car seat or child restraint system on board must be seated next to the seat where the device is secured.Source |
Strollers and car seats
Philippine Airlines allows an infant to have one of these items: a fully collapsible stroller, an infant’s carrying basket, or a car seat. However, this is not guaranteed and depends on having space on the aircraft. The airline also permits the CARES Child Safety Device, which is an FAA-approved harness for children weighing between 22 and 44 lbs. The page we checked notes this device cannot be used in motor vehicles.
“An infant may also be allowed one fully collapsible stroller or infant's carrying basket or infant's car seat subject to availability of space.”
Official wording, philippineairlines.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“CARES Child Safety Device is the only FAA-approved harness-type restraint for children weighing between 22 to 44 lbs. This provides an alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is not approved for use in motor vehicles.”
Official wording, philippineairlines.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Baby baggage
The baggage allowance for an infant on Philippine Airlines may include one item from this list: a fully collapsible stroller, an infant’s carrying basket, or an infant’s car seat. This allowance is based on space availability on your flight. The official information we reviewed does not mention any other specific carry-on or checked bag allowance for an infant, so it is wise to ask the airline about diaper bags or other items when you book.
“An infant may also be allowed one fully collapsible stroller or infant's carrying basket or infant's car seat subject to availability of space.”
Official wording, philippineairlines.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Sitting together
If you plan to use an approved car seat or another child restraint system on the plane, Philippine Airlines has a clear rule for seating. The parent or guardian responsible for the child must be seated in the seat directly next to where the car seat or restraint is secured. This ensures you are right beside your child for the entire flight. Be sure to arrange your seat assignments accordingly.
“A parent or guardian who is responsible for an infant or child who is using an approved car seat or aircraft CRS on board an aircraft must be seated next to the seat to which the car seat or aircraft CRS is secured.”
Official wording, philippineairlines.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Related pages
More on Philippine Airlines:
- Philippine Airlines infant and child policy: lap infants, bassinets and strollers
- Philippine Airlines bassinet: what the airline says
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