Virgin Atlantic Baggage Allowance: Your Guide

Table of Contents

• What is Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance? 
  • Virgin Atlantic Cabin Baggage Allowance
  • Virgin Atlantic Baggage Allowance International
  • FAQs 

If you're travelling with Virgin Atlantic on an upcoming flight, here's everything you need to know about Virgin Atlantic baggage allowances and fees. The baggage allowance is determined by ticket type and cabin class.

What is Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance? 

The maximum dimensions allowed on Virgin Atlantic flights are 90 x 75 x 43 cm (or 35.5 x 29.5 x 16 inches). For Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance, for each ticket class is as follows: 

• For Economy

No fee for checked baggage. Virgin Atlantic bags can be purchased for Economy Light if required. 

• For economy class and delight

 one checked bag with a weight of 23 kg/50 lbs is allowed.

• Baggage allowance on Virgin Atlantic premium economy

Two checked bags are allowed with a maximum weight of 23 kg/50 lbs per bag. 

• For Upper Class

Two checked bags are allowed with a maximum weight of 32 kg/70 lbs per bag.

Virgin Atlantic Cabin Baggage Allowance

For Virgin Atlantic, it is not possible to sell extra fares. As per Virgin Atlantic cabin baggage allowance, if your carry-on bag is too heavy, you will need to pick up items to add to your checkedbag.

Virgin Atlantic Hand baggage allowance is available in all ticket classes and measures 56 x 36 x 23cm (or 22 x 14 x 9 inches). All baggage must be placed in the above bags,with the following Virgin Atlantic cabin allowance:

• For Economy Class (including Economy, Classic, and Economy) and EconomyClass: One piece of cabin baggage with a maximum weight of 10kg/22lbs
• upperclass:two pieces of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 16kg/35lbsintotalareaccepted.
• For infants and toddlers under 23 months: One piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 6kgisallowed.
• For children over 2 years ofage: Follow the hand luggageallowancesper ticket class as above.

Passengers traveling in the upper class must divide the allowance of 16 kg into two pieces of luggage because the weight of one goods does not exceed 12 kg. For example, one bag may weigh 10 kg and another may weigh 6 kg. In addition to the allowance, all passengers can carry one small item, such as a handbag, but it must be placed under the seat in front.

Virgin Atlantic Baggage Allowance International

Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance international, also depends on your cabin class. To know more about Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance international,check out the below information. 

Checked baggage Allowance for Baggage Economy class passengers on transatlantic, Caribbean and Nigerian routes are permitted one bag per passenger, provided that each bag satisfies the following criteria: 

Maximum Size: 35.5 in x 29.5 in x 16 in / 90 cm x 75 cm x 43 cm Weight Limit: 51 pounds (23 kg) 

Baggage allowance on Virgin Atlantic premium economy- Two bags are permitted for Premium Economy passengers on Transatlantic, Caribbean, and Nigerian itineraries. Maximum measurements (length + breadth + height): 62 linear inches / 157 cm 50 pounds (23 kg) is the maximum weight. 

Upper-Class travelers on transatlantic, Caribbean, and Nigerian routes are permitted to bring three bags, provided that each bag satisfies the following criteria: Maximum measurements (length + breadth + height): 62 linear inches /157 cm 70 is the maximum weight.

FAQs 

• How do you pay for extra baggage with Virgin Atlantic? 

As per Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance, passengers can pay for multiple bags at the airport or online. Excess charges are paid in pounds sterling or US dollars, depending on whether your trip originates in the UK or the US. Allow 10 additional bags per passenger when paying at the airport. 

• What is the online price for Virgin Atlantic oversized luggage? 

Passengers can pay for a large amount of baggage online via Online Check-in on the Virgin Atlantic website. When you check in online via the Virgin Atlantic website or app, you can add up to seven additional bags per person before you arrive at the airport. 

• How much are Virgin Atlantic economy class tickets?

In Economy Class, Virgin Atlantic allows one checked bag weighing up to 23 kg (51 lbs) and one handbag weighing up to 10 kg (22 lbs). The dimensions of the bag should not exceed 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 inches). 

• How many tickets can I check for economy tickets? 

Baggage allowance on Virgin Atlantic premium economy can check 2 pieces of luggage, up to 23 kg (51 lbs) each, and one carry-on bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs).

• What if your luggage weighs more than 23 kg? 

If your bag weighs more than 23kg, you will be charged a maximum fee of £65 (or US$100) per bag, unless you are flying in premium class plus a maximum baggage allowance of 32kg.

• Why do airways have a 23 kg weight limit? 

The weight limit of 23 kg is an industry-standard set by the International Airport Transport Association (IATA). Industry standards have been established to ensure smooth operation in aircraft. 

• What if my luggage weighs more than 7 kg?

For Virgin Atlantic hand baggage allowance, you can travel if the luggage for economy class is less than 10 kg (including economy, classic, and luxury) and less than 16 kg for upper class (for combined weight). For storage bags, as long as the bag is under 23 kg for Economy Classic and Delight, and under 32kg for Upper Class, you're good to go.