Virgin Atlantic includes a full-size cabin bag on every fare: 56 x 36 x 23 cm, up to 10 kg, plus a personal item of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
| Bag | Max size | Max weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal item (free) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | — | Under-seat bag such as a handbag or small rucksack |
| Cabin bag (free, all fares) | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | 1 kg | Economy and Premium: one 10kg bag. Upper Class: up to two pieces, 16kg combined |
Checked bag on the basic fare: fare-dependent.
Economy Light carries no checked bag; Classic, Delight and above include at least one 23kg bag.
A bag packed to Virgin Atlantic's free limit (56 × 36 × 23 cm, longest side first) is compared against every other airline's free allowance, rotating the bag where needed.
Free on every fare: 56 x 36 x 23 cm up to 10 kg, plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item.
cabin bag 10 kg.
Checked 18 August 2026 against help.virginatlantic.com. Airlines change baggage rules with little notice — the airline's own page is the authority on the day you fly.
Allowances checked 19 August 2026 against each airline's own baggage page. Rules change with little notice — the airline's page is the authority on the day you fly.