If you’re travelling with Virgin Atlantic on an upcoming flight, here’s everything you need to know about your Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance, restrictions and fees.
If you’re travelling with Virgin Atlantic on an upcoming flight, here’s everything you need to know about your baggage allowance and fees. Your baggage allowance with Virgin Atlantic is determined by your cabin class.
All passengers have carry-on baggage included with their ticket. The carry-on bag must not exceed 56 x 36 x 23cm. However, the weight and number of items you can take will vary depending on your ticket type and class of travel.
If you’re in Economy Class (Light, Classic & Delight), or in Premium Economy, you can take one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 10KG.
If you’re in Upper Class, you can take two pieces of hand baggage with a combined weight up to 16KG. This would need to split over two bags as one item cannot exceed 12KG. For example you could take one bag weighing 12 KG, and another smaller item weighing 4KG.
| Ticket Type | No. of items | Maximum size | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 1 | 23 x 36 x 56cm | 10kg |
| Premium Economy | 1 | 23 x 36 x 56cm | 10kg |
| Upper Class | 2 | 23 x 36 x 56cm | Up to 12kg for one bag, 16kg combined. |
| Children and Infants | 1 | 23 x 36 x 56cm | 6kg (infant aged 0-2) 10kg (child aged 2+) |
Again the checked baggage allowances on a Virgin Atlantic flight will vary, depending on the ticket type. Sports equipment can usually be carried in addition to checked baggage, provided it is under 23kg. However, it is always best to check with Virgin Atlantic ahead of travelling.
Gold members of Flying Club can check in an extra piece of luggage on all Virgin Atlantic operated flights for no extra charge (weighing up to 23kg). This can be done online or at the airports.
| Ticket Type | No. of bags | Weight per bag | Size restrictions | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 1 | 23kg | 90 x 75 x 43cm | On flights from the UK to India, from the US & Canada to India, flights from the US to South Africa and flights from the UK/US to Lagos allowance is 2 bags |
| Premium Economy | 2 | 23kg | 90 x 75 x 43cm | On flights from the UK/US to India and from the US & Canada to India allowance is 3 bags |
| Upper Class | 2 | 32kg | 90 x 75 x 43cm | N/A |
| Infants | 1, plus pushchair and car seat | 23kg | 90 x 75 x 43cm | N/A |
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If you need to add more baggage to your flight, you can do so. Passengers can bring up to 10 pieces of luggage, weighing up to 23kg each. The best way to add extra baggage is to book online, as doing so at the airport can be considerably more expensive.
Overweight or oversized bags charges differ, depending on the number of bags you are bringing as well as the ticket type you have purchased.
Adding extra baggage to a Virgin Atlantic flight can be expensive and therefore considerably increase the overall cost of your journey,
The most cost-effective option is to use a luggage shipping service, such as My Baggage. My Baggage is the perfect airline baggage alternative. With door to door collection and delivery and full online tracking, you can easily send luggage to 200+ countries worldwide. My Baggage is a much cheaper option and offers a large 30kg allowance per item and an unlimited amount of items. Find out more about My Baggage’s luggage shipping services.
