Virgin Atlantic Baggage Policy

For a seamless and stress-free travel experience, it is imperative to comprehend Virgin Atlantic's baggage policy. The Virgin Atlantic Baggage Policy provides substantial and well-defined allowances to make your trip more convenient, regardless of whether you're traveling in Economy, Premium, or Upper Class. Knowing what's included helps you pack wisely, avoid additional costs, and have a smooth journey with Virgin Atlantic. This includes everything from cabin bags to checked luggage and special goods.

Cabin (Hand) Baggage Allowance

One of the most immediate concerns for flyers is what you’re allowed to bring on board with you. Here’s how Virgin Atlantic handles cabin baggage:

1. Size and weight limits

For Economy (Light, Classic & Delight) and Premium Economy cabins, passengers may carry one piece of hand baggage. This bag must not exceed 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 inches).
The maximum weight for that hand baggage is 10 kg in these classes.
In the Upper Class cabin, passengers are allowed two pieces of hand baggage, with a combined weight allowance of up to 16 kg, and no one item may exceed 12 kg.

2. Additional “personal item”

In addition to your main cabin bag, you may also bring a small personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag, or small backpack — as long as it fits under the seat in front of you and is used for day-to-day items rather than acting as a second main bag.

3. Why this matters

Meeting the size and weight limits ensures your bag fits into the overhead locker or under-seat space, helping avoid delays or extra charges at the gate. Also, if you’re travelling on a fare class which omits free checked baggage (for example Economy Light on some routes) the cabin baggage becomes even more important.

Checked Baggage (Hold Luggage) Allowance

Beyond cabin luggage, the number of bags, their weight and the dimensions allowed depend significantly on the class of travel and the fare you’ve booked.

1. Standard allowance

For most Economy Classic/Delight fares, the allowance is one bag up to 23 kg (on many routes).
For Premium Economy, typically two bags each up to 23 kg each.
For Upper Class, often two bags up to 32 kg each in some circumstances.

2. Size limits