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PASSENGER INFORMATION


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All the information you need about flying with us is right here, from travelling with children to travelling with animals; from baggage allowances to tax free allowances.

WINTER SCHEDULE CHANGES:

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A small number of flights on certain dates will not be operating due to lower, out of season demand. We are in the process of contacting passengers or their travel agents who have already made bookings to advise them of the alternative arrangements. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this situation may cause.


BAGGAGE

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Will your suitcase fit on the plane?
What if your bags weigh more than your allowance?
Should you insure your baggage?

Discover the answers to all of your questions about baggage here

NEW INFANT/CHILD SEAT ONBOARD

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Whether you're travelling with new born babies, toddlers or a young children, we'll make their flight just as comfortable as yours.

- Skycot & new Infant/Child seat.
- Kid's entertainment.


UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN

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Is your child flying unaccompanied with Virgin Atlantic?

Find out what to do and where to go.


LOST PROPERTY

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If you think you have left something behind on one of our planes you can check if it has been found by e-mailing or calling the Lost property department of the airport you arrived into using the addresses or numbers listed on the next page.

Lost Property


AIRPORT CHECK IN

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Our check in facilities close 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure times of our flights. If you fail to complete check in procedures by this time you will not be able to travel. We suggest you check in two and a half hours prior to your flight to allow for security and check in queues.

Find out where our check in facilities are located

USE OF PEDS ONBOARD

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Some personal electronic devices haven't been allowed in the past as they may disrupt navigation systems. Well now there's been a change, as some manufacturers have started fitting their products with a flight safe option.

More information on PED use onboard.


CONNECTING FLIGHTS

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Passengers who have booked connecting flights that appear on the same ticket can be through checked with their baggage to their final destination.

Full information on requirements for connecting flights


IRIS

IRIS
Fed up with queuing at immigration? What if you could register the Iris of your eye and go through the unmanned barriers avoiding the queue's? Too good to be true? Take a further look.


UPGRADE YOUR SEATS

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If you have already booked your flight, there are many ways for you to upgrade your seat to Premium Economy or Upper Class.

Upgrade your seat.


ONLINE CHECK IN

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Online Check In allows you to check in for your flight on our website in a matter of minutes. Simply check in online between 24 hours and 2 hours prior to your flight time.

For more details visit our Online Check In section



HEALTH & VISA INFORMATION

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What injections do you need?
Do you need a visa?

Up to the minute Health and Visa information


INFLIGHT HEALTH

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How can you avoid jet lag?
Should you let Virgin Atlantic know about your nut allergy before flying?
Can you still fly when you're six months pregnant?

Find the answers to any inflight health concerns here

PASSENGER MOBILITY

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Need assistance getting to the departure gate?
Does Virgin Atlantic provide a Braille safety card for the visually impaired?

Discover our special assistance services

CELEBRATE ONBOARD

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Birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, surprise? Whatever your reason let us help you celebrate in style.

Find out more about celebrating onboard!


RETAIL THERAPY PRE ORDER SERVICE

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Take the hassle out of in-flight shopping and order before you fly. Spend over £60 and you'll get a free gift, and if you are a Flying Club member, you'll earn extra points.

Find out more about our retail therapy pre order service


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