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Virgin Atlantic cabin bag size 2026

On Virgin Atlantic’s cheapest fare (Economy Light) you can bring one free under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm. A cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm and 10 kg is included too.

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Free under-seat bag: 40 × 30 × 15 cmOn Economy Light
Overhead cabin bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cmup to 10 kgIncluded on Economy Light

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Which bag

Under-seat bagfits under the seat in frontIncluded40 × 30 × 15 cmCabin baggoes in the overhead lockerIncluded56 × 36 × 23 cm· 10 kg

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40 × 30 × 15 cm

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Virgin Atlantic cabin bags by fare

What each ticket type includes, as published by Virgin Atlantic.

Virgin Atlantic cabin baggage allowance by fare
Fare	Under-seat bag	Cabin bag
Economy Light Hand luggage only: no checked bag	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm A handbag, laptop bag or small rucksack that fits under the seat in front.	Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 10 kg 1 bag, 10 kg (22 lb), 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9 × 14 × 22 in).
Economy Classic 1 × 23 kg checked bag included	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm One bag, which must fit under the seat in front.	Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 10 kg
Economy Delight 1 × 23 kg checked bag included Priority boarding and an extra-legroom seat	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm One bag, which must fit under the seat in front.	Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 10 kg
Premium 2 × 23 kg checked bags included	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm One bag, which must fit under the seat in front.	Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 10 kg
Upper Class 2 × 32 kg checked bags included	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm One bag, which must fit under the seat in front.	Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 12 kg Up to 2 bags: max 12 kg (26 lb) for one bag, or 16 kg (35 lb) combined for two.

If your bag is too big at the gate

From 23 March 2026, bags over the allowance may be charged for and put in the hold.

£65

It’s almost always cheaper to add the right bag when you book or online before you fly.

Other Virgin Atlantic cabin rules worth knowing

Every cabin, including Economy Light, gets one under-seat bag on top of the cabin bag allowance.
You must lift your bag into the overhead locker unaided. Need help? Tell Accessible Travel Services when you get medical clearance.
Laptops and other electrical items must fit inside your hand baggage; large items come out of the bag at security.
Duty-free liquids bought after security at UK or EU airports can be taken on board.
Connecting in the UK or EU? Liquids over 100 ml need proof of purchase from an EU, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland airport or an EU/EEA airline.

Power banks on Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic allows up to 2 power banks in hand luggage; 100–160 Wh needs Customer Centre approval and over 160 Wh is banned. You can't use them to charge devices.

Power-bank rules and Wh calculator

Liquids depend on the airport

The airline doesn’t set the liquids limit. The departure airport’s security does. Some now allow up to 2 litres.

Liquids rules by airport

Virgin Atlantic cabin bag questions

What size is Virgin Atlantic’s free under-seat bag?

40 × 30 × 15 cm on the Economy Light fare. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

What size cabin bag can I take on Virgin Atlantic?

Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm and 10 kg. It’s included with Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Delight, Premium and Upper Class.

What happens if my bag is too big for Virgin Atlantic?

From 23 March 2026, bags over the allowance may be charged for and put in the hold. £65

Can I take a power bank on Virgin Atlantic?