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Passengers of all flights are allowed to carry one item of carry-on baggage and one personal item such as purse, briefcase, laptop computer, coat or wrap, crutches or wheelchair. Carry-on baggage must not exceed 45 linear inches and 13lbs and must fit either underneath the seat or in overhead compartment. Note that all international destinations have specific rules regarding carry-on baggage and different lists of forbidden items. Contact travel agent to find out actual rules and regulations regarding carry-on baggage in areas of origin and destination.
Unaccompanied Minors service is obligatory for children between 5 and 15 years old and is optional for adolescents between 16 and 17 years old. Children under 5 years old are not accepted in terms of this service. Service fee charged in terms of Unaccompanied Minors service differs depending on duration and destination of the flight. Contact travel agent to find out actual prices and other conditions and requirements obligatory in terms of this service.
Summary
Virgin Atlantic Airlines was founded in 1984 by Richard Branson, owner of Virgin Records that earned fame recording Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson and others. It was a risky venture, but turned out a great success as Virgin Atlantic quickly became one of most powerful nationwide carriers in 80s. In 1992 Virgin Records was sold and Branson invested all proceeds in Virgin Atlantic to bring it to new edge of quality and service. Since then and till 1999 Virgin Atlantic was buying new aircrafts and expanding network of routes. One of most remarkable features of this airline is that they always implemented most modern technologies willing to bring top quality to all passengers. For instance they were first to serve business class passengers with personal TVs implemented in seats on all Virgin Atlantic flights. In same year 49 percent stake was sold to Singapore Airlines. During first years of new millennium Virgin Atlantic has expanded its route network to the maximum and renewed its fleet with modern aircrafts offering safe and punctual flights to 25 destinations worldwide. Virgin Atlantic has its headquarters situated in Crawley, UK and its major hub in London Heathrow International Airport wherefrom all flights are operated. To be brief – Virgin Atlantic is one of most powerful European Airlines carrying passengers to major business centers and vacation destination of the world with luxury of palace and plenty of all imaginable frills that can be ever implemented in aircraft.Check-in times
Passengers of both domestic and international flights are required to check-in at least 90 minutes prior to departure of the flight. However it is recommended to arrive earlier to allow enough time for all necessary procedures including baggage check-in and so on. Check-in counters close in an hour prior to scheduled departure of the flight and boarding gate deadline is 50 minutes prior to departure. Passengers can also check-in online within 24 hours prior to departure. Self check-in is available in kiosks in London Heathrow airport. “Twilight” check-in between midday and 9 p.m. is available in Gatwick airport for passengers departing early in the morning. If you use “Twilight” check-in in the evening – all you have to do is to arrive 50 minutes prior to departure and get aboard. Check-in desks are also available in Disney World in Orlando and on Kowloon station in Hong Kong. Many hotels of the Caribbean will check you in, print your boarding pass and deliver you luggage to the airport. Everything you’ll have to do is to arrive to the airport 50 minutes prior to scheduled departure of the flight.Baggage allowance
Baggage allowance on Virgin Atlantic varies depending on ticket class, airport of origin and destination. Basically, baggage allowance limitations are divided in two groups – first group is applied on Transatlantic, Caribbean and Nigerian routes and second group is applied on South African, Australian and Asian routes and flights to Dubai. On flights to all destinations in North and South America, Caribbean and Nigeria upper class passengers are allowed to carry three pieces of checked baggage not exceeding 62 linear inches and 70lbs each, premium economy class passengers are limited to two pieces of checked baggage not exceeding 62 linear inches and 70lbs each and economy class passengers are limited to two pieces of checked baggage not exceeding 62 linear inches and 51lbs each. On flights to South Africa, Australia, Asia and Dubai upper class passengers are limited to a total of 30 kilograms per passenger and passengers of premium economy and economy classes are limited to a total of 23 kilograms. $100 - $160 service fees will be charged for oversized and overweight baggage. Pieces of checked baggage exceeding 70lbs are not accepted in airports of the UK and pieces of checked baggage exceeding 100lbs are not accepted on any passenger flights and must be carried by cargo. The same is true for any piece of checked baggage exceeding 160 linear inches. Contact travel agent to learn more about baggage allowance on a particular flight and exact service fees for oversized, overweight and excess baggage.Passengers of all flights are allowed to carry one item of carry-on baggage and one personal item such as purse, briefcase, laptop computer, coat or wrap, crutches or wheelchair. Carry-on baggage must not exceed 45 linear inches and 13lbs and must fit either underneath the seat or in overhead compartment. Note that all international destinations have specific rules regarding carry-on baggage and different lists of forbidden items. Contact travel agent to find out actual rules and regulations regarding carry-on baggage in areas of origin and destination.
Child fares
Virgin Atlantic offers special child fares for children between 2 and 12 years old available on the majority of airline’s routes depending on ticket class and season of the year. Infants under two years old traveling on adult’s lap are charged 10% of applicable adult fare and have baggage allowance of 22lbs.Unaccompanied Minors service is obligatory for children between 5 and 15 years old and is optional for adolescents between 16 and 17 years old. Children under 5 years old are not accepted in terms of this service. Service fee charged in terms of Unaccompanied Minors service differs depending on duration and destination of the flight. Contact travel agent to find out actual prices and other conditions and requirements obligatory in terms of this service.