Virgin Atlantic is a British company founded by Richard Branson in 1984. From their bases in London Heathrow and Gatwick (might not resume flights from this base following the Covid-19 pandemic), the airline offers flights to currently about 30 destinations with its limited fleet of about 35 aircraft due to 2020’s Covid-19 pandemic crisis.
Virgin Atlantic aircraft offer 3 Class configurations – Economy, Premium and Upper Class (with fully reclinable seats).
10kg (22lb)
23 x 36 x 56cm
Additional small bag such as small backpack, purse, handbag, overcoat, infant’s food are allowed for free on board.
Babies and toddlers 0-23 months allowed 1 bag up to 6kg.
The same hand baggage rules as an adult is applied to Children aged 2 years +.
Infant’s / children’s foldable pushchairs and car seats is considered as a free addition to your baggage allowance and being placed in the hold. Some foldable buggies are also allowed in the cabin.
23kg (50lb)
Special rules apply on flights from India, Nigeria and Johannesburg. Check the official website for more details.
Different baggage rules may apply if you fly with one of their partner airlines on flights to/from the USA.
Same rules as for adults apply.
Seat selection is free during check-in in all classes. However, in Economy Light and Classic, there is a £30 fee for Standart seat (£35 on the upper deck) each way if you wish to reserve your seat in advance (more then 24 hours before your flight).
For Exit row seats in Economy Light and Classic, the fees range from £49 (reduced legroom) – £90(upper deck).
In other Classes, the seat selection if free any time.
See the full list of the seat selection fees.
The seat width in Economy class range from 17-17.4 inches (31” seat pitch (34” in Eco. Delight)), in Premium class 18-21 inches (38” seat pitch) and 20-22 inches in Upper Class (possible to recline to bed mode) – 6ft 7.5”
The airline offers a premium ‘Check your bags in from home’ service from a company called AirPortr on flights from London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester.
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