Virgin Atlantic 2023 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 2023 Baggage Allowance

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.

Virgin Atlantic Carry-on Luggage

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. 

Virgin Atlantic Baggage Allowance

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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.

Cabin ClassHand Baggage Items.Maximum sizeMaximum weight
Economy
123 x 36 x 56cm10kg
Premium Economy123 x 36 x 56cm10kg
Upper Class223 x 36 x 56cmUp to 12kg for one bag, 16kg combined.
Children and Infants123 x 36 x 56cm6kg (infant aged 0-2) 10kg (child aged 2+)

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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 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.

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