virgin australia baggage allowance fees

Virgin Australia Baggage

All information about Virgin Australia baggage allowance and fees in one page!

To see paid Virgin Australia baggage allowance and fees please look below.

Information about free Virgin Australia baggage limits:

Free Cabin Baggage limits Free Checked Baggage limits
Virgin Australia 7 kg, 48x34x23 cm  depends on Velocity membership level

To know more about Virgin Australia baggage allowance and fees: http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/baggage/carry-on-baggage/

Updated March 31, 2016

More detailed information about Virgin Australia baggage allowance and fees below:

All Virgin Australia passengers are limited to 7kg of carry-on, in one bag no larger than 48x34x23cm.

Domestic and Short-Haul International flights permit up to 2 carry-on bags, but the 7kg weight limit is still in effect as the total weight of both bags combined.

Note :

1. Medical assistance items (crutches, wheelchairs, etc) are exempt from these requirements

2. Guests travelling with infants may carry on an extra bag containing articles for use in the cabin such as nappies and baby food

3. Guests may take small musical instruments onboard as carry-on baggage provided that each instrument does not exceed dimensions of 85cm x 34cm x 23cm (total linear dimensions 142cm). Each musical instrument counts towards the guest’s carry-on allowance (substitutes for a piece with total linear dimensions of 105cm in domestic and International short haul flights and 115cm in International Long haul flights).

Bulky Carry-on Baggage

Virgin Australia may accept bulky or fragile items above the standard carry-on baggage size, such as large musical instruments or diplomatic baggage, to be carried in the aircraft cabin. Guests may need to purchase an additional seat to accommodate these items.

Note: Virgin Australia requires a minimum of 15 days’ notice, prior to the day of travel, for bulky cabin items to be approved for carriage.

Personal Items

In addition to the carry-on baggage allowance, one of the following personal items may be carried in the cabin:

– A laptop computer^, handbag, pocketbook or purse (of reasonable size)

– A wrap, a blanket, or an overcoat

– An umbrella without metal points, or a walking stick

– A small camera or a pair of binoculars

– A reasonable amount of reading matter

– A pair of crutches or prosthetic devices – for use, provided that the guest is dependent on them for mobility

^A laptop in thin satchel-style laptop bag is considered to be a personal item. A laptop in a larger laptop bag will be counted as part of a guest’s carry-on allowance.

Liquids, Aerosols and Gels

Guests are permitted to carry liquids, aerosols, and/or gels (with caps) in containers with a maximum capacity of 100ml each. All containers must fit comfortably inside a single 1 litre transparent, completely sealed, re-sealable plastic bag. This bag must be presented separately at the security screening point.

The free checked baggage allowance is determined by fare type and your “Velocity” membership status. It is a quite complex system, as different allowances for every Fare/Velocity combination exist depending on the length of the flight.

Usually the only situation where you will have to pay for your first checked bag is when flying on Domestic flights in a “Saver” seat if you are not a Velocity member, or you status is Red.

It is possible to purchase an increased allowance online through the Virgin Australia website. You will get a much better price than arriving at the airport with excess baggage.

Domestic Flights
Baggage Allowance According to Fare Type and Velocity membership level:

Each piece of baggage must not exceed a total linear dimension (length + width + height) of 140cm, per piece.

Note:

– For Velocity members, the complimentary baggage allowance applied will be based on a member’s status at time of travel, rather than time of booking.

– For Air New Zealand Airpoints members flying Virgin Australia checked baggage inclusions and tier benefits can be found at: http://www.airnewzealand.com.au/co-operation-partners-virgin-australia-group

Infants
Adults accompanying infants are entitled to carry infant special items as checked baggage free of charge on Virgin Australia domestic flights, irrespective of their combined weight. These items include, but are not restricted to the following:

Pram/stroller
Portable cot
Car seat
Baby capsule

If the adult does not have a baggage allowance the above items can still be checked in free of charge. Other infant items, such as clothing and toys, form part of the adult’s baggage allowance.

Children
Children are entitled to the same baggage allowance as adults. Adults accompanying children are entitled to carry one car seat or booster seat per child as checked baggage free of charge, irrespective of the weight. If the adult does not have a baggage allowance, the car seat or booster seat can still be checked in free of charge.

International Short Haul Flights

Baggage Allowance According to Fare Type and Velocity membership level:

Each piece of baggage must not exceed a total linear dimension (length + width + height) of 140cm, per piece.

Note:

For Velocity members, the complimentary baggage allowance applied will be based on a member’s status at time of travel, rather than time of booking.

For Air New Zealand Airpoints members flying Virgin Australia checked baggage inclusions and tier benefits can be found at: http://www.airnewzealand.com.au/co-operation-partners-virgin-australia-group

Travelling with Infants and Children

Infants
Adults accompanying infants are entitled to carry infant special items as checked baggage free of charge on Virgin Australia international short haul flights, irrespective of their combined weight. These items include, but are not restricted to the following:

Pram/stroller
Portable cot
Car seat
Baby capsule

If the adult does not have a baggage allowance the above items can still be checked in free of charge. Other infant items, such as clothing and toys, form part of the adult’s baggage allowance.

Children
Children are entitled to the same baggage allowance as adults. Adults accompanying children are entitled to carry one car seat or booster seat per child as checked baggage free of charge, irrespective of the weight. If the adult does not have a baggage allowance, the car seat or booster seat can still be checked in free of charge.

International Long Haul Flights

Virgin Australia International Services to and from the Americas:

Note:

– For Velocity members, the complimentary baggage allowance applied will be based on a member’s status at time of travel, rather than time of booking.

– Virgin Australia base fare allowances of 2 pieces apply if you are travelling on a VA codeshare flight operated by Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines or Virgin America. Your allowance is stated in your itinerary.

– If you have purchased your travel with Delta and you are travelling on a Delta codeshare flight operated by Virgin Australia, please refer to Delta.com for your baggage allowance.

– Additional baggage allowances for Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum members only apply for flights operated by Virgin Australia. Additional baggage allowances for Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum members do not apply when travelling on codeshare or interline services operated by other carriers.

– Each piece of baggage must not weigh more than 32kg, or it must be sent as Freight.

– Total linear dimension (length + width + height) must not exceed 158cm (62in) per piece.

Virgin Australia International Services to and from Abu Dhabi, and codeshare services operated by Etihad Airways:

Note:

– Additional allowances for Velocity members applies for VA operated and codeshare flights. If travel includes interline with other carriers, the Velocity benefits and allowances may not necessarily apply

– Where Velocity benefits apply, the complimentary baggage allowance will be applied based on your status at time of travel, rather than time of booking.

– Each piece of baggage must not weigh more than 32kg, or it must be sent as Freight

– Total linear dimension (length + width + height) must not exceed 158cm (62in) per piece

Virgin Australia International Codeshare Services operated by Singapore Airlines/SilkAir:

Note:

– Additional Allowances for Velocity members applies for VA operated and codeshare flights. If travel includes interline with other carriers, the Velocity benefits and allowances may not necessarily apply

– Where Velocity benefits apply, the complimentary baggage allowance will be applied based on your status at time of travel, rather than time of booking.

– Each piece of baggage must not weigh more than 32kg, or it must be sent as Freight

– Total linear dimension (length + width + height) must not exceed 158cm (62in) per piece

– Additional allowances for Velocity members do not extend to SilkAir operated flights

Virgin Australia International Codeshare Services operated by Virgin Atlantic:

Note:

– Additional allowances for Velocity members applies for VA operated and codeshare flights. If travel includes interline with other carriers, the Velocity benefits and allowances may not necessarily apply

– Where Velocity benefits apply, the complimentary baggage allowance will be applied based on your status at time of travel, rather than time of booking.

– Each piece of baggage must not weigh more than 32kg, or it must be sent as Freight
Total linear dimension (length + width + height) must not exceed 158cm (62in) per piece

Travelling with Infants and Children

Infants
Adults travelling with infants are entitled to the following checked baggage, plus one stroller, bassinet or car seat.

For Virgin Australia international long haul services:

– To/from USA: one additional piece (maximum 23kg/50lb for Economy, and 32kg/70lb for Business and Premium Economy)

– To/from all other destinations: one additional piece (maximum 10kg/22lb)

Adults accompanying infants are also entitled to one extra piece of carry-on baggage, weighing up to 7kg (15lb), with dimensions equal to no more than 115cm (45in).

Children
Children are entitled to the same baggage allowance as adults.

Sports Equipment

Each item of sporting equipment represents one piece of checked baggage allowance, provided that it does not exceed the maximum size and weight limits.

Sporting equipment includes but is not restricted to:

  • Bikes
  • Golf clubs
  • Snow skis/ Snowboards
  • Surfboards
  • Cricket/tennis bags

Travelling with a Bike

Bicycles will only be accepted as checked baggage if packaged in a hard or soft manufactured bike box. Bike boxes may be purchased at the airport check-in counter. Before bicycles can be accepted for uplift, they must be packaged as follows:

Generally, the following applies to disassemble a bike:

  • Turn handle bars sideways, and secure to frame. It may be necessary to remove the front wheel
  • Remove pedals
  • Lower or remove seat post
  • Remove any accessories
  • Deflate bicycle tyres

When packing a bike, remember to:

  • Place any loose accessories such as pedals or water bottles into a bag then place in the box. Ensure that only bike parts are packed in the box.
  • Seal the box, and label it with your name, and contact phone number.
  • Ensure no part of the bike is protruding out of the box.

Note:

  • If a bike is not packed according to Virgin Australia’s requirements, or is not checked in prior to one hour before departure, we will not be able to accept the bike for travel.

We recommend that guests pre-purchase a box and pack their bike at least 24 hours prior to departure to ensure it is ready on time. Bike boxes can be purchased the airport for $15.00.

Travelling with a Surfboard

Surfboards may only be accepted onboard if packaged in a protective covering, with padded protection around the fin area. Virgin Australia recommends surfboard fins be removed where possible and placed in an enclosed compartment.

Travelling with Skis or a Snowboard

Snow skis and snowboards may only be accepted onboard as checked baggage if packaged in a protective skis/snowboard bag.

Musical Instruments

Guests may take small musical instruments onboard as carry-on baggage provided that each instrument does not exceed dimensions of 85cm x 34cm x 23cm (total linear dimensions 142cm). As an example only, many violins fit within these dimensions, while most guitars do not.

An instrument replaces one of the guest’s pieces of carry-on baggage (equivalent to a piece with total linear dimensions of 105cm), and the weight counts toward the guest’s 7kg total carry-on allowance.

Guests are asked to measure their musical instrument before arriving at the airport. It is recommended that guests board their aircraft promptly in order to stow their instrument in an overhead locker.

Larger musical instruments (exceeding dimensions of 85cm x 34cm x 23cm) are not allocated an additional baggage allowance and are managed as follows:

  • A musical instrument is considered to be a piece of baggage for the purposes of our baggage policy.
  • Any musical instrument that weighs between 23kg and 32kg is charged as overweight baggage if it exceeds the guests included baggage allowance. Baggage allowances can be found under Checked Baggage .
  • Any musical instrument over 32kg must be sent as Freight.
  • Guests who wish to travel with a cello or guitar in the cabin must purchase an additional seat. For further information please contact the Guest Contact Centre .