2026 checked bag allowance & fees
Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance
On flights between the U.S. and the UK, Virgin Atlantic includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $100.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
on Economy Classic
Same price at the airport
Up to 90 × 75 × 43 cm
Economy Light: $75 for the first
Quick answer
On flights between the U.S. and the UK, Virgin Atlantic includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $100. A carry-on and personal item are free on every Virgin Atlantic fare.
- 1st checked bag
- Included (on Economy Classic)
- 2nd checked bag
- $100 (Same price at the airport)
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (Up to 90 × 75 × 43 cm)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (Economy Light: $75 for the first)
What will my bags cost on Virgin Atlantic?
- 1st bag on Economy ClassicIncluded
Virgin Atlantic checked bag allowance and fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on flights between the U.S. and the UK.
Extra bags on Economy Classic
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd bag | $100 | $100 |
| 3rd bag and up | $200 | $200 |
On Economy Light
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag | $75 | $75 |
| 2nd bag | $100 | $100 |
| 3rd bag and up | $200 | $200 |
Free checked bags by fare
- Economy LightNone
- Economy Classic1 bag
- Economy Delight1 bag
- Premium2 bags
- Upper Class2 bags
Each bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 90 × 75 × 43 cm.
Overweight and oversize bags
Charged per bag, each way, on top of any bag fee.
- Overweight: 23–32 kg$100
- Oversize: over 208 cm (length + width + height)$300
How to avoid Virgin Atlantic bag fees
Who checks bags free
- Flying Club Silver and Gold members
- SkyTeam Elite Plus members
Ways to pay less
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 23 kg can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the Virgin Atlantic carry-on size.
- • Compare fares: a slightly pricier fare that includes a bag can beat Light fare + bag.
Virgin Atlantic vs. other European airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | $100 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| British Airways | Included | $70 | 1 bagEconomy |
| Lufthansa | Included | $101 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Air France | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| KLM | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| Iberia | Included | $80 | 1 bagOptima |
| Aer Lingus | Included | $79.99 | 1 bagSmart |
| Icelandair | Included | $55 | 1 bagEconomy Standard |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | 2 bagsExtraFly |
| SWISS | Included | Not published | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Ryanair | $20–$56 | $20–$56 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
| easyJet | $13–$67 | $13–$67 | NoneStandard fare |
| Wizz Air | $23–$68 | $23–$68 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
- Virgin Atlantic
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $100
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- British Airways
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $70
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy
- Lufthansa
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $101
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Air France
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- KLM
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- Iberia
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $80
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Optima
- Aer Lingus
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $79.99
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Smart
- Icelandair
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Standard
- Turkish Airlines
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Included
- Free bags
- 2 bags · ExtraFly
- SWISS
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Not published
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Ryanair
- 1st bag
- $20–$56
- 2nd bag
- $20–$56
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
- easyJet
- 1st bag
- $13–$67
- 2nd bag
- $13–$67
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Wizz Air
- 1st bag
- $23–$68
- 2nd bag
- $23–$68
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
Virgin Atlantic baggage FAQ
On flights between the U.S. and the UK, Virgin Atlantic includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $100.
Airports Virgin Atlantic flies from
Airport guides with transit, terminals, lounges and parking.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
- Virgin Atlantic: official baggage information
- Upgraded Points: Virgin Atlantic baggage fees (updated Jun 10, 2026)
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