Virgin Atlantic Hand Luggage Size: How Strict Are the Rules?

Virgin Atlantic is one of the most preferred British Airlines, providing its passengers with the best services and policies. Regarding the baggage policy, Virgin Atlantic is quite strict and ensures your goods are packed per the baggage rules set by the airline. Like other airlines, Virgin Atlantic also has a specific baggage policy that states how many bags you can carry based on the fare rules and what their weight and dimensions should be. Moreover, if you don't meet the criteria and the limit of your baggage exceeds, you may need to pay additional charges. In the article, you will learn details about the Virgin Atlantic Baggage Policy in detail, take a look.

Virgin Atlantic Baggage Allowance- Highlights

Carry-baggage Allowance 

Your carry-on or hand baggage must fit in the overhead storage or beneath the front seat. Besides the number of carry-ons, their dimensions and weight are subject to the fare rules and cabin class you are flying. 

Economy Class and Premium Economy

You can bring one carry-on piece, and the bag's dimensions should not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 36 x 23cm (length x width x height).

The maximum weight of carry- should be around 22 lbs (10 kg)

Upper Class

You can bring two carry-on pieces, and the bags' dimensions should not be beyond 22 x 14 x 9 in or 56 x 36 x 23cm (length x width x height).

Maximum Dimensions of Vurgin Atlantic Carry-on Luggage: 22 x 14 x 9in or 56 x 36 x 23 cm (length x width x height)

The weight of carry-on bags shall be at most 26 lbs (12 kg) each and 36 lbs (16 kg) combined.

Checked Baggage Allowance

Economy class

You can bring one bag only on the Transatlantic, Caribbean, and Nigerian routes.

The maximum weight of bags should not exceed 51 lbs or 23 kg, and the Maximum dimension of bags shall not be above 90 x 75 x 43 cm or 35.5 x 29.5 x 16 in

Premium Economy 

You can take two bags only on Transatlantic, Caribbean, and Nigerian routes.

The maximum weight of bags should not exceed 50 lbs or 23 kg, and the Maximum dimension of bags shall not be above 62 linear inches or 157 cm (L + W + H).

Upper Class

If you travel on Transatlantic, Caribbean, and Nigerian routes, you may bring a maximum of three bags.

The maximum weight of bags should not exceed 70 lbs or 32 kg, and the Maximum dimension of bags shall not be above 62 linear inches or 157 cm (L + W + H).

In case you travel on South African, Australian, Asian and Dubai routes

The maximum weight of a bag in the economy and premium economy class shall not exceed 44 lbs or 20 kg.

The maximum weight of bags in the upper class shall be at most 66 lb or 30 kg.

Excess, Overweight, Oversize Baggage

If your number of bags exceeds or your weight and dimension exceeds, you must pay additional charges based on the extra baggage, weight, and dimension. You can directly speak to Virgin Atlantic customer service to find the exact fee.

Conclusion: Virgin Atlantic is very strict about hand baggage, and its size must not be above 22 x 14 x 9 in or 56 x 36 x 23cm (length x width x height). Besides, the detailed baggage allowance as per the cabin class is explained in the article above. If you have questions or need more information, contact Virgin Atlantic customer service or visit the official website. On the website, you can visit the baggage page, and there several information is given.