Baggage charges and allowances

Baggage allowance and charges are provided for information only. Additional discounts may apply depending on flyer-specific factors (e.g., frequent flyer status, military, credit card used for purchase, early purchase over the internet, etc.). Additional charges may apply in case of excess or overweight baggage. Please contact your travel agent for more specific information.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC Baggage policy

All Itineraries - baggage purchased at airport

Economy Class

  • Carry-on: Free of charge (1 bag - 9in x 14in x 22in (22.8cm x 35.6cm x 55cm) / 13 lbs (5.9kgs))
  • 1st checked bag: Free of charge (1 bag - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm) / 50 lbs (23kgs))
  • 2nd checked bag: $100 (1 bag - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm) / 50 lbs (23kgs))

Premium Economy Class

  • Carry-on: Free of charge (1 bag - 9in x 14in x 22in (22.8cm x 35.6cm x 55cm) / 13 lbs (5.9kgs))
  • 1st checked bag: Free of charge (2 bags - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm)/ 50 lbs (23kgs))
  • 2nd checked bag: Free of charge (2 bags - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm)/ 50 lbs (23kgs))

Business Class

  • Carry-on: Free of charge (2 bags - 9in x 14in x 22in (22.8cm x 35.6cm x 55cm) / combined weight 35 lbs (15.8kgs))
  • 1st checked bag: Free of charge (3 bags - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm) / 70 lbs (32kgs))
  • 2nd checked bag: Free of charge (3 bags - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm) / 70 lbs (32kgs))

All Itineraries - baggage purchased online

Economy Class

  • Carry-on: Free of charge (1 bag - 9in x 14in x 22in (22.8cm x 35.6cm x 55cm) / 13 lbs (5.9kgs))
  • 1st checked bag: Free of charge (1 bag - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm) / 50 lbs (23kgs))
  • 2nd checked bag: $85 (1 bag - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm) / 50 lbs (23kgs))

Premium Economy Class

  • Carry-on: Free of charge (1 bag - 9in x 14in x 22in (22.8cm x 35.6cm x 55cm) / 13 lbs (5.9kgs))
  • 1st checked bag: Free of charge (2 bags - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm)/ 50 lbs (23kgs))
  • 2nd checked bag: Free of charge (2 bags - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm)/ 50 lbs (23kgs))

Business Class

  • Carry-on: Free of charge (2 bags - 9in x 14in x 22in (22.8cm x 35.6cm x 55cm) / combined weight 35 lbs (15.8kgs))
  • 1st checked bag: Free of charge (3 bags - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm) / 70 lbs (32kgs))
  • 2nd checked bag: Free of charge (3 bags - 35.5in x 29.5in x 16in (90cm x 75cm x 40cm) / 70 lbs (32kgs))

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