Those whose bags slipped neatly into the airline’s new sizer were declared “BOARDING PASSers” before boarding Flight 5J 971 to Davao.
Then came the full ceremony: certificates from a fictional “Baggage Regulation Commission,” ceremonial “CEBlays” and an inspirational address from Cebie, the airline’s mascot.
The graduates even arrived in Davao to a giant congratulatory banner.
It was light, humorous moment but Cebu Pacific was making a pointed case about bags that do not fit.
Oversized luggage can turn boarding into a slow hunt for overhead space, hold up departures and leave aisles or emergency areas obstructed.
“Following hand carry guidelines may seem small, but it makes a big difference,” customer service operations vice president Lei Apostol said.
Passengers get two free cabin items: one bag measuring up to 56 cm × 36 cm × 23 cm for the overhead bin and a personal item measuring up to 20 cm × 20 cm × 35 cm for under the seat.
For everyone else, the lesson was clear: size the bag before Cebu Pacific grades it.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
