Travelling with baby in tow can still be a fun, stress-free experience. We’re happy to welcome your little ones on board and we'll always ensure that they're safe and comfortable throughout the flight.

Wherever you're flying with baby, you'll find that our specially designed in-flight cots will help them get off to sleep just like home; we'll heat up milk for you, as and when you need it; certain toilets are fitted with changing facilities; and we do carry some spare baby items, such as bottles - though we would advise you to bring your own. And if it's just you travelling with baby, we'll make sure you get all the support you need.

We offer three types of in-flight cots, depending on the aircraft and cabin travelled in, which are suitable for young infants. Manufacturer weight and height restrictions apply. (See below for further information).

For reasons of safety, it is your responsibility to ensure that your baby does not exceed the height and weight dimensions on the dates you intend to travel with us. If at the time of travel we are not satisfied that your baby meets the height and weight restrictions, we reserve the right to refuse to provide an in-flight cot. The in-flight cot must be requested before you fly.

Please call our Contact Centre for availability and booking.

Please note: Over the next few weeks, we may experience a shortage of sky cots/bassinets on our A340-300 and A340-600 aircraft. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

After take-off, the cabin crew will install the in-flight cot for you.

Unless an Infant Cradle is available on the aircraft and cabin you travel in (see below), you will be required to remove your child if the seatbelt signs are illuminated during flight.

Please note, there are no in-flight cot positions in the Upper Class cabin on B747-400 aircraft operating to/from Gatwick or Manchester.

Weight and height restrictions for in-flight cots:

These are the types of in-flight cots we have available on our different aircraft types.

Skycots in Premium Economy and Economy Classes on A340-300 and B747-400:

Max weight of infant: 9,0 kg 19.8 lbs

Max height of infant: 740 mm, 29.0 inches

Skycot dimensions 35cm (width) x 21cm (depth) x 74cm (length)

Bassinets in Upper Class on A340-300, A340-600 and B747-400:

Max weight of infant: 11,0 kg 24.25 lbs

Max height of infant: 750 mm 29.50 inches

Bassinet Dimensions 35cm (width) x 24cm (depth) x 76cm (length)

Infant Cradles in Premium Economy and Economy Classes on A340-600:

Max weight of infant: 11,0 kg 24.25 lbs

Max height of infant: 760 mm, 30 inches

Infant Cradle dimensions 28.63cm (width) x 72.7cm (length)

Baby milk can be heated onboard your Virgin Atlantic flight. Our dedicated cabin crew will heat the milk bottle for you. Just let them know when you need any assistance.

Please be assured that bottles will be heated cautiously, by warming in hot water and left to cool.