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CHECKED IN BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES BY PIECE

The baggage allowances described below apply for the following routes:

Transatlantic
Caribbean
Nigeria
Kenya

If you are travelling to/from South Africa, Australia, Asia, Mauritius or Dubai you should consult our baggage allowances by weight page.

ECONOMY BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES BY PIECE

Width + Depth + Height must be less than or equal to 158cm. Maximum weight of 23 kilos.

Two pieces of luggage per passenger, each weighing up to 23kg (50lbs). When added together, the three dimensions of any piece of luggage must not exceed 158cm (62in).

PREMIUM ECONOMY BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES BY PIECE

Width + Depth + Height must be less than or equal to 158cm. Maximum weight of 32 kilos.

Two pieces of luggage per passenger, each weighing up to 32kg (70lbs). When added together, the three dimensions of any piece of luggage must not exceed 158cm (62in).

UPPER CLASS BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES BY PIECE

Upper Class by piece, 3 bags up to 32kg each and sum of the dimension of any one bag is less than 158cm

Three pieces of luggage per passenger, each weighing up to 32kg (70lbs). When added together, the three dimensions of any piece of luggage must not exceed 158cm (62in).

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FOR INFANTS

Infant baggage up to 10kg and no bigger than 23cm by 36cm by 56cm

Infants not entitled to a seat are entitled to one piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 10 kg and with dimensions of 9 x 14 x 22 ins. They are also entitled to one piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 6kg. This is over and above the buggy or bassinet or car seat, which are carried free of charge.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FOR PARTNER/CODESHARE FLIGHTS

Please note, Virgin Atlantic baggage allowances are not applicable on partner airline/codeshare flights. Therefore, if you are booked on one of these flights, please check the baggage allowance with the operating airline.

SPORTING EQUIPMENT

Golfers can check in one golf bag (which includes a maximum of 14 clubs, a dozen balls and a pair of shoes) as a single item of Checked In baggage.

Other sporting equipment such as skis (with one pair of poles and one pair of boots), rucksacks, sleeping bags, and bicycles will be considered as one piece of luggage. Excess charges will apply.

For more details, please see our Sports Equipment policy, or contact Reservations.

BAA BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS TO AND FROM THE UK

All passengers travelling to and from the UK are not permitted to check in any bag that weighs in excess of 32kgs (70lbs). The maximum weight limit of 32kgs relates to single items of luggage and should not be seen as your baggage allowance. This new safety measure, which applies to all airlines and all destinations to/from the UK, is being introduced to reduce strains and injuries amongst baggage handling staff.

Passengers who exceed this maximum weight limit will be asked to repack their luggage into smaller units before they can check in. Excess baggage charges will be applied where applicable.

CARRY ON BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES

For the most up-to-date explanation of hand baggage allowances please visit our Carry On Baggage page.

NEW BAGGAGE POLICY - EFFECTIVE 25 NOVEMBER 2009

From 25 November 2009, we will be changing our checked-in baggage policy. We will be moving to a 'Piece policy' for the whole of the network. The new policy will make it easier for passengers to understand our allowances and excess charges on all our routes.

Read more about our new baggage policy and allowance.