virgin atlantic baggage allowance
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virgin atlantic hand luggage
Virgin Atlantic’s hand luggage allowance is one item of hand luggage up to 10 kg/ 22 lbs, with maximum dimensions of 23 x 36 x 56 cm/ 9 x 14 x 22 in on ‘Economy’ and ‘Premium Economy’ fares. The Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance for ‘Upper Class’ passengers is two items of hand luggage with a combined weight of 16 kg/ 35 lbs, with no one item exceeding 12 kg/ 26 lbs. Each item must also not exceed the standard dimensions of 23 x 36 x 56 cm.
Passengers may also bring a small handbag or small rucksack on board.
children's hand luggage
The Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance for children is one item of cabin baggage at the standard weight and dimensions. Children over two on an ‘Upper Class’ fare are permitted the baggage allowance of two items of hand luggage to a maximum total weight of 16 kg/ 35 lbs. Infants not occupying their own seat are allowed one item of hand luggage up to 6 kg/ 13 lbs.
virgin atlantic hold luggage allowance
The Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance differs according to fare type and route travelled. Passengers in ‘Economy’ may check in one item of hold luggage with a maximum weight of 23 kg/ 50 lbs, and dimensions up to 90 x 75 x 43 cm/ 35.5 x 29.5 x 16 in., free of charge. This allowance increases to two bags on flights from the UK to India, from US and Canada to India, flights from the US to South Africa and flights from the UK/US to Lagos.
‘Premium Economy’ passengers may check two bags of 23 kg/ 50 lbs each, or three on flights to and from the UK to India, and on flights from the US and Canada to India.
‘Upper Class’ passengers may check three items of luggage, up to 32 kg/ 70 lbs each.
Additional baggage allowances can be purchased online at £60/ $100 for the first additional bag, and £140/ $200 for any subsequent bags.
children's hold luggage
Infants are given the same baggage allowance as economy passengers, plus a fully collapsible pushchair and car seat. Extra baggage allowance cannot be purchased for infants.
virgin atlantic excess baggage fees
Overweight bags cost £65/ $100 and oversized bags cost £40/ $60.
32 kg/ 70 lbs is the maximum weight allowance for any bag.
exceptional items
Sports equipment that is under 23 kg/ 50 lbs and not larger than 90 x 75 x 43 cm is typically carried in the hold free of charge, provided it falls within the passenger’s baggage allowance. For items over these dimensions/ weight, an additional baggage fee will be charged.
