Your Complete Guide to Virgin Atlantic's Baggage Policy

Remove all the uncertainty before the flight. Do not end up paying unexpected baggage fees due to exceeding the allowance on the ticket. Virgin Atlantic offers clarity when it comes to baggage-related rules and regulations. The baggage allowance differs. It depends on the ticket type and the route of the flight. When traveling with a baby or to get medical assistive devices, get an extra bag or a device. It is not chargeable. Find the major outlines of the Virgin Atlantic Baggage Policy here and prepare accordingly. 

Virgin Atlantic checked baggage allowance-

Economy- 

• The Caribbean, Transatlantic, and Nigerian route economy tickets include 1 checked baggage. The conditions below must be fulfilled.
• Dimensions- The size should not be more than 35.5 in x 29.5 in x 16 in.
• Weight- The weight must not exceed 51 lbs.
• On South African, Australian, Asian, and Dubai routes, the weight limit is 44 lbs.

Premium economy-

• On Transatlantic, Nigerian, and Caribbean routes, travelers can get 2 bags within the permissible limits. The following criteria apply.
• The maximum dimension should not be more than 62 linear inches/157 cm, including the length, width, and height.
• The weight should not exceed 50 lbs.
• The weight limit is 44 lbs on South African, Australian, Asian, and Dubai routes.

Upper class-

• On the Caribbean, Transatlantic, and Nigerian routes, you may get 3 bags, but the following conditions apply.
• Maximum dimensions - 62 linear inches/157 cm.
• Maximum weight - 70 lb/32 kg.
•  66 lbs (30 kg) is permissible when the flight includes the Australian, Asian, South African, and Dubai routes.

Virgin Atlantic carry-on baggage allowance-

Economy and premium economy allowance-

One item of hand luggage is allowed. It must meet the following criteria-

• The maximum dimensions should not be more than  22in x 14in x 9in.
• Weight - up to 22 lbs.

Upper-class allowance-

2 cabin bags are allowed per passenger. The maximum weight and size limits are given below.

• Weight- 26 lbs for a single bag or 36 lbs for both bags.
• Size- 22in x 14in x 9in

Along with the allowance above, you can also get the items listed below in the cabin as an addition.

• An umbrella or walking stick 
• A small camera.
• Duty-free goods.
• A handbag, laptop bag/small backpack.
• An overcoat or wrap.
• Headphones 

An item that exceeds the permissible limits is oversized or overweight baggage. You may have to bear the fee accordingly. The details are given below.

• Oversized bags- A bag larger than 90 x 75 x 43cm
• Fee – 300 USD per bag. 
• Bags sized more than 190 x 75 x 65cm will not be accepted. 

• Overweight bags- a bag heavier than 23kg (Economy/Premium economy)
• Fee- can be upto 200 USD. 
• If the bag is heavier than 32 kg, it will not be accepted.

Avoid exceeding the allowance with the help of the baggage policy. For solutions to other queries related to a reservation, call the customer service number or use the official website. To get cheap tickets, opt for Round trip flight booking instead of one-way flights. Hurry up and get packing.