Last week, Virgin Atlantic updated its baggage policy, and will be adding a second bag fee for economy passengers starting November 25th. This move is in-line with moves that American carriers have made on their transatlantic flights.
Virgin Atlantic has offered two free checked bags for those in economy, but that allowance will be cut to one. If the fee for the second bag is paid online, fliers are charged $48, but passengers who check their bags at their airport will have to pay $60.
Premium Economy passengers will still have two free bags, three for Upper Class, and Flying Club Gold members will receive one bag additional to their allowance. Virgin still allows for one free bag of sports equipment.
There are a few exceptions – those in economy traveling from Heathrow to either Nairobi or Lagos can have an extra bag, as can economy passengers flying from the United States to India.
While I’m never a fan of new fees, this move does simplify things a bit. Virgin’s current system has a system by piece on some routes, and by weight on others. Now, everything will be done by piece.
Details can be found here.
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wont affect me im a light traveler but this with the new UK Air Passenger Duty will sting a lot of people. On a side not ive had the pleasure to fly on this beautiful 744 3 Times. I Seriously hope VS let there 744′s stick around after there A380′s arrive.