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Virgin to simplify baggage policy
Virgin Atlantic will simplify its baggage policy from November 25.
The airline currently operates two types of baggage allowance, based on the number of bags on some routes and the weight of bags on others.
Charges for excess luggage also vary, depending on the route.
But for all tickets booked after November 25, it will introduce a simpler “piece systemâ€.
The changes are as follows:
– Economy– passengers can check in one bag weighing up to 23 kilos
– Premium Economy– passengers can check in two bags each weighing up to 23 kilos
– Upper Class – passengers can check in up to three bags each weighing up to 23 kilos.
Passengers can also check in one additional bag weighing up to 23 kilos that contains sporting equipment, such as a golf bag, scuba diving equipment, or ski equipment.
Virgin Atlantic also claims to be the only UK long-haul airline to allow passengers to check in surfboards.
In addition, Flying Club Gold Card holders are entitled to take one additional bag on top of their free allowance, in any cabin.
Passengers wanting to check in extra bags will pay for each piece, with each extra bag costing £32 if paid for online or £40 at airport check-in.
Head of product Chris Birch said: “Passengers can now benefit from one of the simplest and most generous baggage policies in the industry.
“It means lower charges for passengers wishing to take additional bags and a great allowance for those going on a sporting trip.â€
Economy passengers travelling between Heathrow and Nairobi, and Heathrow and Lagos, will continue to be able to check in two bags if travelling in economy.
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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