Virgin Australia Checked Baggage Rules | Size & Weight Limits

If you want to choose the airline of Australia which is both major domestic and international then Virgin Australia can be a good choice. It is renowned for providing the low budget tickets and the passengers never complained about their customer-friendly approach and award-winning cabin crew. If you have planned to fly with them, let us tell you about their baggage policy in detail.

What is the Policy for Virgin Australia Carry-on Baggage?

• The cabin allowance is generally determined by the cabin class and your frequent flyer status membership as per the Virgin Australia baggage Policy.
• All the passengers are permitted to bring one personal item in addition to the main cabin allowance.
• If you have bought economy type of ticket for yourself then total weight of cabin bag is allowed as 15 lbs. You can fly with one standard piece or two small pieces. The maximum dimensions are also given on the website which needs to be followed.
• The business class and frequent flyer program membership holders are allowed to travel with 31 lbs maximum or to standard pieces. If they wish then they can only carry one standard piece and one suit pack.
• If you have an infant with you who is not occupying a seat then you can carry an additional 15 lbs bag of essential baby products without any charges.
• If any virgin Australia carry-on baggage is exceeding the size or weight limit, it will be checked and might incur you the checked baggage fees.

What is the virgin Australia checked baggage Allowance?

• The virgin baggage allowance international of checked baggage is strictly based on the fare type you have purchased or the frequent flyer level.
• The maximum total linear dimensions are also given for any single piece is 55 inches.
• If you have booked the lite tickets and you are not a member of their loyalty program then no checked bags will be included and you must purchase them.
• If you bought choice, flex or economy reward then one piece of up to 50 lbs will be allowed for non-loyalty program members. 2 pieces for silver and gold level status holders and for the highest level that is platinum, three pieces of 50 lbs each are allowed.
• The business class or business reward class holders who don't have any frequent flyer membership, can carry two pieces of 70 lbs each according to the virgin baggage allowance.
  • If you have gold or silver status then two pieces of 70 lbs each and for the platinum holders, there is a flexibility of travelling with 3 pieces 70 lbs each.
• An absolute maximum weight is given as no single piece may exceed 70 lbs and bags heavier than this must be shipped as freight.

What is the Virgin Australia Fees for Baggage Per One-Way Journey?

• The virgin Australia baggage fees are usually charged per one-way journey for each additional piece or for exceeding the weight limit. Fees are typically higher if paid at the airport.
• For domestic or short flights, the first additional bag which must be of maximum 50 lbs is charged between $15 to $50 USD depending on the route and time. This fee is for the advanced purchasing and at the airport, $110 USD can be charged.
• The second additional bag which has to be a maximum of 50 lbs can cost you around $30 to $65 but it will also depend upon the route and time. Same thing will cost you approximately $140 at the airport.
• If the bags will be overweight between 50 lbs to 70 lbs, then you cannot pay anything in advance and at the airport you will be asked to pay around $45 for domestic flights and $75 for international short flights.
• Please note that the overweight virgin Australia baggage cost is applied to a single bag that exceeds its allowance. This fee is charged in addition to any fee paid for purchasing the bag itself.

What to do for Virgin Australia Lost, Delayed, or Damaged Baggage?

• You need to act timely and report to get the claim. For the damaged or partial loss on domestic flights, a 3 days window will be given to you.
• For the damaged or lost checked bags for international flights, you have to act within seven days.
• If you have faced the laws or total destruction on domestic and international flights then 21 days from the date when the bag should have arrived will be marked.
• For delayed baggage over 24 hours, you might submit a claim for reasonable expenses and the airline will provide a handsome amount per person per day but all the claims will be assessed individually and require the receipts.
• All the damage or loss should be reported at the airport baggage claim area before you leave the airport by using the official baggage claim form within the time limit.
• The liability for lost or damaged baggage is limited in accordance with some conditions.