Like all airlines, virgin atlantic has its own baggage rules. Discounted virgin australia lounge memberships and offers yearround. They are known by travelers all over the world for their commitment to customer service and their irreverent sense of humor. Virgin atlantic baggage essential information virgin. Virgin atlantic, air france, klm, and delta have launched their expanded joint venture offering a greater choice of routes and loyalty options when traveling between europe, the u. Just make sure youve paid for any additional baggage if it exceeds your standard. Passengers with economy classic delight fares 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. Receive monthly progress reports from a dedicated account management team. Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements. Virgin atlantic baggage essential information virgin atlantic. Virgin atlantic may have partnerships with other airlines and your flight may be operated by another airline.
Find out all about our rules for taking an oversized piece of baggage on a virgin atlantic flight. Accordingly, to avoid a baggage claim delay, id like to just bring my luggage with me in the cabin, usa style. Find out how much it costs to take more bags than your included baggage allowance, or overweight baggage on a virgin atlantic flight. If youd like to bring extra luggage over and above your free baggage allowance, you can pay online to check in up to seven extra bags per person. If youve reached the heady heights of our flying club gold tier, you can check in an extra piece of baggage on all virgin atlantic operated flights for no extra charge weighing up to 23kg. There are different types of luggage such as hand baggage and checked baggage. All fields marked with required field are required. Virgin atlantic baggage allowance your definitive guide. Unfortunately, economy light passengers arent entitled to any virgin atlantic checkin baggage and have to make do with the 10kg of hand luggage. The virgin atlantic airlines hand baggage sizes depend on travel class. Passengers flying to or from delhi, mumbai, lagos and johannesburg have a different baggage allowance. Flying club gold members can check in an extra piece of luggage on all virgin atlantic operated flights for no extra charge weighing up to 23kg.
Each guest may check in up to 9 pieces on virgin australia operated flights. Find information about virgin atlantic flights and read the latest on services from virgin including checking in, baggage allowance, and contact info. Passengers flying within the united states are limited to one piece of carryon luggage and one personal item. However, the general baggage allowance ranges from one piece of 23kg luggage to three pieces of 32kg luggage per passenger. Passengers can bring up to 10 pieces of luggage, weighing up to 50 lbs 23kg each. I looked at virgin atlantic website and found out that they only allow one carryon baggage. Whilst virgin atlantic offer a hefty 23kg in checked luggage, british airways offers 23kg in the cabin alone, as do klm. If youre taking up to seven additional bags, you can pay.
As a former airline employee, i will let you in on a secret. How to pay for extra baggage if your baggage allowance is not enough. More on extra baggage charges for non virgin operated flights. If your flight is operated by one of our partner airlines and your flight number. Virgin atlantic has recently changed their luggage allowance when it comes to their economy fares, in a bid to fight the budget airline industry. Compared to many other airlines, virgin atlantic actually has some of the most straightforward baggage fees and policies out there. The fee for this varies depending on the route, but an additional bag on. Baggage everything you need to know about flying with baggage. If your trip involves a transfer from another airline, they may also charge an extra baggage fee, if your checked in bags exceed their limit. We recommend prepurchasing online by manage your booking this can be done up to three hours before departure. Virgin atlantic flights useful information for flying. If your booking involves travelling in different cabins, you can take the. This page will direct you to useful information about baggage, including check in and hand baggage, baggage restrictions, and what to do if your baggage is delayed, lost or damaged. Check in baggage allowance for the hold virgin atlantic.
If you need to add more baggage to your flight, you can do so. The best way to add extra baggage is to book online, as doing so at the airport can be considerably more expensive. Baggage allowance for virgin atlantic flights 2020 my. You can add checked baggage to an existing booking up until 4. Virgin atlantic airways flying club how strict is virgin with carryon limits. If you are travelling on a vs codeshare flight connecting to or from the us operated by one of our partner airlines, then as the marketing carrier, virgin atlantics baggage allowance applies. No single item of baggage may weigh more than 32kg. Check out rules of virgin australia free baggage allowance. Virgin atlantic checked baggage allowance all checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds 23 kg for economy and premium economy fares, 70 pounds 32 kg for upperclass fares. Your ticket type determines if checked baggage is included, or whether youll need to pay a little extra. Checking in extra bags or overweight bags for the hold. Contact virgin atlantic directly, or visit their excess baggage information page for information.
Passengers can bring up to 10 pieces of luggage, weighing up to 23kg each. Gold members of flying club can check an extra piece of baggage up to 23 kg, on all virgin atlantic operated flights for no extra charge, regardless of their travel cabin. Virgin australia checked baggage and excess baggage fees. Deals on cheap flights on virgin atlantic airlines can be found anytime at expedia. Personal items include handbags, laptop bags, briefcases, small backpacks, and shoulder bags.
Again, virgin atlantic checked baggage allowances differ from cabin to cabin, so the number and weight of bags youre entitled to depend on your ticket. However, if a customer wants to select specific seats before then, they will be able to do so from 336 days before their flight, for a fee. You can prepurchase additional baggage for any virgin australia operated flight. Economy advanced seat assignment asa for virgin atlantic updated july 20, 2015. For guests travelling on an economy light fare, additional baggage may only be purchased at the airport. For domestic flights the allowance also varies by the fare type. Hi folks, i recently used travelocity to book a flight in december from boston to hamburg.
Also, find virgin australia charges for oversized and excess luggage. Baggage allowances vary according to whether you are economy, premium economy or upper class. Find our best fares on your next flights to the us and beyond, with a fantastic choice of food, drinks, award winning entertainment and onboard wifi. Ive been trying to find out if our luggage with check thru to hamburg when we board in boston. Virgin atlantic says that hold baggage is included in your ticket, so if passengers book a return, they are entitled to baggage in both directions. If travelling in upper class the maximum weight is 32kgs per bag. Virgin australias checked baggage allowance varies depending on your travel class, destination and type of flight.
Virgin atlantic baggage airlines baggage allowance and fees. Virgin atlantic is one of the premier airlines for travel to and from the united kingdom. If your journey with virgin atlantic includes more than one travel class, each class baggage allowance will apply for each of. Virgin atlanticbritish airways will luggage check thru. Flying club is the official frequent flyer program of virgin atlantic airways. Save 10% on select domestic and international flights. Virgin atlantic airways flying club virgin atlantic hand baggage i am travelling tomorrow to india via london. If youre thinking about booking a flight through virgin atlantic, youll want to plan and budget accordingly when it comes to baggage fees.
Youll find all the details on our additional baggage page. Economy light passengers do not receive a free checked baggage allowance. You can buy extra baggage allowance when you check in online or when you arrive at the airport. Additional baggage can also be purchased by calling our guest contact centre via the contact numbers below additional baggage rates apply. Find out everything you need to know about baggage, including baggage allowances. On flights of virgin atlantic, per passenger, up to 7 extra pieces of baggage can be booked online or 10 at the airport, standard bag 23 kg, overweight up to 32 kg, oversized more than 208 and up to 330 cm. Virgin atlantic check in baggage allowance for the hold virgin. Find out what you need to know about baggage, including allowances, restrictions, and lost or delayed baggage. You are allowed to checkin oversized baggage if each item does not exceed 32 kg in weight and if it is heavier than 32 kg, it must be shipped as freight.
Virgin atlantic hand luggage restrictions telegraph. Each bag can weigh up to a maximum of 23kg with dimensions of up to 90 x 75 x 43cm 35. First leg of the flight is bos to lhr via virgin atlantic, 2nd leg of the trip is lhr to ham via british airways. For any additional baggage and additional sporting equipment, you will need to check with the operating airline.
If you arrive at the airport with more bags than the virgin australia baggage allowance permits, you will be charged to check these bags. Virgin australia home page velocity frequent flyer. Virgin atlantic to cut checked baggage for cheapest fares. Excess baggage allowance offer the scheme is valid on tickets issued in economy classic and delight and premium for outbound virgin atlantic flights, scheduled on or before 31 december 2020. Virgin atlantic extra baggage and overweight bags virgin atlantic. Virgin atlantic baggage allowance 2018 for hold luggage. I have a 2hour connection there to an airline they dont interline with.
Discover everything you need to know about baggage allowance included in your ticket. As long as british airways and virgin atlantic have a baggage agreement, you simply have to ask british airways when you first checkin, to tag your bags all the way through to your f. Economy advanced seat assignment asa for virgin atlantic. Upper class can have up to 2 pieces not exceeding 16kgs combines. Economy and premium economy allow all seat holders one piece of hand luggage up to 10kg on all flights. Flying club gold members can check in an extra piece of baggage on all virgin atlantic operated flights for no extra charge weighing up to 23kg. The 9 pieces includes fare allowance, velocity tier allowance, prepurchased baggage and additional airport baggage. All virgin atlantic passengers may choose their seat online for free, once check in opens, 24 hours before flight departure.
Everything you need to know about virgin atlantic baggage allowance and fees, and. Virgin atlantic extra baggage and overweight bags virgin. It is possible to increase this amount by purchasing a special checked baggage of declaration of value in advance of your trip. Virgin atlantic luggage restrictions explained and how to. Virgin atlantic check in baggage allowance for the hold. For the first time in its 34year history, virgin atlantic is telling travellers who want the cheapest fares that they can take only cabin baggage. Anyone know whether i can take a handbag and a backpack without issue. It is best to check the virgin australia website for current policy. Any excess baggage over and above 69kg 3 x 23kg bags will be charged the applicable excess baggage fee. So it may be worth considering flying with another airline with a larger luggage allowance if youre trying to skirt past paying excess baggage fees see baggage restrictions for all major airlines. Baggage allowance for virgin atlantic flights 2020 my baggage.
Virgin atlantic excess baggage terms and conditions virgin atlantic. Book now with airportr and save 20% off your first airportr booking for virgin. The best way to add extra baggage is to book online, as doing so at the. If you want to take more than 10 bags with you on your trip, you should contact our friends at virgin atlantic cargo, theyll be happy to help. Designed with virgin atlantics most valuable frequent flyers in mind, flying club rewards these top shelf passengers handsomely with swimming pools of points and miles for their loyalty, dedication, and business. All tickets include hand baggage max size 23 x 36 x 56cm or 9 x 14 x 22 inches in addition to the normal stuff youd carry with you, like your coat or handbag. Do british airways and virgin atlantic work together.