History

Virgin Atlantic Airlines, UK's second largest long haul airline, was founded in 1984 by Richard Branson. In 2009 Virgin Atlantic carried 5.42 million passengers.

Destinations:

Virgin Atlantic flies to 30 destinations worldwide.

Departures from South Africa:

• Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport)
• Cape Town International Airport

General Virgin Atlantic Information:

Fleet

Virgin Atlantic's fleet consists of 37 aircraft, both Airbus and Boeing aircraft, with an average age of 9.2 years as of October 2010.

Baggage

• Upper Class:

Number of bags: 3 bags.
Weight per bag: Up to 32kg each.
Dimensions per bag: Up to 90 x 75 x 43cm

• Premium Economy:

Number of bags: 2 bags.
Weight per bag: Up to 23kg each.
Dimensions per bag: Up to 90 x 75 x 43cm

• Economy:

Number of bags: 1 bag.
Weight per bag: Up to 23kg each.
Dimensions per bag: Up to 90 x 75 x 43cm

Weight allowed on-board

• Upper Class

Upper Class passengers may take two pieces of hand baggage onboard. Individual dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56cm and 16kg in combined weight, with no bag weighing more than 12kg. This can include 1 garment bag, 20cm thick when folded, not exceeding 12kg in weight.

• Economy and Premium Economy

Economy and Premium Economy passengers may take 1 piece of hand baggage on board. Individual dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56cm and 6kg in weight.

• Infants

Infants are entitled to one piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 6kg. This is over and above the buggy or bassinet or car seat, which are carried free of charge.

In-flight baggage restrictions

Read all about Virgin Atlantic’s Restricted Items.

Seating

Virgin Atlantic aircraft are in a three-class configuration:

• Economy
• Premium Economy
• Upper Class

Special Needs

Passengers with special needs should read all about Virgin Atlantic’s Special Assistance.