Virgin Atlantic Luggage Allowance 2026 — What You Need to Know

Planning a trip with Virgin Atlantic? Before you pack, it's worth knowing exactly what you can take on board and what goes in the hold — so you're not caught out at the gate.

Here's a complete breakdown of Virgin Atlantic's luggage allowances for 2026, plus the cases from Neil's Luggage Store that are confirmed to fit.

 

Virgin Atlantic Cabin Bag Allowance 2026

All passengers on Virgin Atlantic — regardless of cabin class — are allowed one cabin bag:

• Maximum size: 56 x 36 x 23cm
• Maximum weight: 10kg

This is a generous cabin allowance compared to many short-haul airlines, but the width limit of 36cm is the key measurement to watch. Many standard 20-inch hard shell cases are just slightly too wide.

Which Cases from Neil's Luggage Store Fit Virgin Atlantic's Cabin Allowance?

We've checked every cabin case in our range against Virgin Atlantic's 56 x 36 x 23cm limit. Here's what fits:

KSK2482 — Kono 19 Inch Engraved Hard Shell Cabin Suitcase (55 x 35 x 22cm)
A stylish hard shell carry-on with TSA lock, weighing just 2.46kg. Fits Virgin Atlantic's cabin allowance with room to spare.
Shop KSK2482

K1777-1L / K1773-1L — Kono 19 Inch ABS Hard Shell Cabin Suitcase (54 x 36 x 21.5cm)
A compact, lightweight carry-on with 360° swivel wheels and a combination lock. Confirmed fit for Virgin Atlantic.
Shop K1777-1L

K1873-2 — Kono Soft Shell Cabin Luggage (36 x 53 x 18cm)
A lightweight soft shell option at just 1.7kg — ideal if you want maximum packing flexibility within the allowance.
Shop K1873-2

Virgin Atlantic Checked Baggage Allowance 2026

Checked baggage allowances vary by cabin class:

Economy Light

• No free checked bag included
• Additional baggage can be purchased at check-in

Economy Classic & Economy Delight

• 1 checked bag included
• Maximum weight: 23kg
• Maximum dimensions: 90 x 75 x 43cm

Premium

• 2 checked bags included
• Maximum weight: 23kg each
• Maximum dimensions: 90 x 75 x 43cm

Upper Class

• 2 checked bags included
• Maximum weight: 32kg each
• Maximum dimensions: 90 x 75 x 43cm

Note: On some routes, Economy Classic and Economy Delight include two checked bags instead of one. Check Virgin Atlantic's baggage calculator for your specific route.

Which Cases Fit Virgin Atlantic's Checked Baggage Allowance?

Virgin Atlantic's checked bag dimensions (90 x 75 x 43cm) are generous — all of our 24-inch and 28-inch suitcases fit comfortably within the limit. Here are our top picks:

24-inch suitcases — ideal for Economy (23kg allowance)

• KSK2591 — Kono 24 Inch Scratch Resistant Suitcase (68.5 x 44 x 28.5cm)
• KSK2592 — Kono 24 Inch Hard Shell Suitcase (66.5 x 45.5 x 25.5cm)
• KSK2477 — Kono 24 Inch Suitcase (65 x 42.5 x 25cm)

28-inch suitcases — ideal for Premium & Upper Class (32kg allowance)

• K1871-1L — Kono 28 Inch Sculpted Hard Shell Suitcase (75 x 48 x 30cm)
• K2094L — Kono 28 Inch Lightweight Polypropylene Suitcase (76 x 50 x 31cm)
• K2292L — Kono 28 Inch Lightweight ABS Suitcase (72 x 49 x 31cm)
• British Traveller 28 Inch Ultralight Bumpy Diamond Suitcase (73 x 47 x 30cm)

Shop all suitcases at Neil's Luggage Store

Always Check Before You Fly

Luggage allowances can change, and some routes may have different rules. Always verify your allowance directly on the Virgin Atlantic website before you travel — and buy from an authorised retailer so you know exactly what you're getting.

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