Virgin Atlantic 2020 Baggage Allowance
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.
Virgin Atlantic Hand Luggage
Customers are permitted to bring hand luggage on board. The size, weight and number of items will vary depending on your ticket type.
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Virgin Atlantic Checked Luggage
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 50 lbs / 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 50 lbs / 23kg). This can be done online or at the airports.
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Virgin Atlantic Extra Baggage
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 50 lbs / 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 your travel ticket type and number of bags. Chick here for more information.
70 lbs / 32 kg is the maximum weight allowance for upper class passengers.
My Baggage – Airline Baggage Alternative
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 66lbs allowance per item and an unlimited amount of items. Find out more about My Baggage’s luggage shipping services.
All information obtained via the following sources on 11/12/2019
https://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en/travel-information/baggage/additional-baggage.html
https://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en/travel-information/baggage.html
https://www.virginatlantic.com/us/en/travel-information/baggage-allowance/hand-baggage.html
https://www.virginatlantic.com/us/en/travel-information/baggage-allowance/check-in-baggage.html
https://www.virginatlantic.com/us/en/travel-information/baggage-allowance/sports-equipment.html
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