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Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic is a British Airline headquartered in Crawley, London. It is a trading name of Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited and Virgin Atlantic International Limited. The airline offers its services to Middle East, Asia, Africa, Caribbean, and North America. The main base of Virgin Atlantic airlines is at Heathrow Airport.

Virgin Atlantic Seating Options

Economy Light : Standard seat with 4-6 inches of recline.

Economy Classic : Standard seat with 4-6 inches recline.

Economy Delight : Extra legroom with 4-6 inches recline.

Premium : Extra large, Leather Extra legroom with 7-8 inches recline.

Upper Class : Extra large, Leather, Extra legroom, fully flat when in bed mode.

Virgin Atlantic Baggage Policy

The Baggage allowance depends upon the class you're flying in

Economy Classic and Delight tickets include one checked-in bag up to 90 x 75 x 43cm, 23 kg in weight, and one hand baggage weighing 10 kg per person. Economy light tickets do not come with a free checked-in bag, but you can buy extra bags when you check-in if you need them.

If you have booked our Premium Cabin seats, you can take up to two pieces of luggage. Each bag can be up to 90 x 75 x 43cm in size, weighing up to 23 kg, and one hand baggage of up to 10 kg in weight.

All Upper-Class passengers can take up to two pieces of hand baggage per person, weighing up to 16kg combined, and two checked bags with dimensions of up to 90 x 75 x 43cm and 32 kg. The baggage allowance for lap infants is one bag of 23kg in any cabin apart from Economic Light, where no baggage is included. Babies and toddlers aged between 0 and 23 months are entitled to one bag, weighing up to 6kg each. Children aged more than two years are entitled to the same amount of hand baggage as an adult.

British Check-in options include

  • Online check-in : It is the fastest and easiest way to check-in. The portal opens on our website 24 hours before the flight to 70 minutes of departure.
  • App Check-in : Check-in online via the mobile app, and sort everything out while you're on the move for a hassle-free experience through the airport.
  • Check-in desks : Take it old school and check in using our airport check-in desks generally close 60 minutes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest day to fly in Virgin Atlantic?

The cheapest days to fly are Tuesday and Wednesday when you'll save an average of $73 per ticket.

What happens when I cancel a Virgin Atlantic flight?

Refunds depend upon the ticket you've booked. Some Tickets are sold at discounted prices and may be wholly or partly non-refundable if you cancel your booking. If your ticket is refundable, you can, of course, ask for a refund of the fare, any carrier-imposed charges, surcharges, taxes, fees, and charges you have paid. If you have bought a non-refundable ticket, it would be better to take out travel insurance if you need to cancel.

How do I upgrade to first class on Virgin Atlantic?

If you're flying Economy Classic, Economy Delight, Premium, or Upper Class, you can select your seat any time. Just open the official website of Virgin Atlantic and go to the My Bookings section and change your class.

What is the cancellation fee of Virgin Atlantic?

If you cancel your Virgin Atlantic flight within 24 hours from the scheduled departure time of your flight, then a fee of approximately $100 to $400 will be charged as a Virgin Atlantic cancellation fee.

Does Virgin Atlantic have a rewards program?

The airline offers loyalty points called Virgin points earned by frequently flying on the same airline.