What does Economy light mean on Virgin Atlantic?

Virgin Atlantic economy Light: Average seat pitch, seat assigned upon check in and the only included baggage is hand luggage. Virgin Atlantic economy Classic: Average seat pitch, standard seats available for advance selection, hand luggage and checked bag included, and upgradeable with Virgin Points.



People Also Ask

Virgin Atlantic economy Light tickets allow travelers to pay less when they can pack light. These reservations still include complimentary meals, drinks and snacks, but if you want to choose your seat before check-in or if you want to check a bag, economy Light passengers must pay a fee.

MORE DETAILS

Economy Light flyers can only fly with a carry-on and personal item, and tickets can't be changed, rebooked or refunded. Economy Basic fares include a check bag and while also nonrefundable, allow changes for a fee.

MORE DETAILS

The basic fare for long-haul flights Apart from one item of carry-on baggage, the Light fare has no free-baggage allowance. However, you can add one piece of checked baggage to your booking for a fee. Meals and beverages on board are still free of charge.

MORE DETAILS

Economy Light—the most basic You get free meals, drinks and snacks. You can only bring a carry-on (up to 10kg/ 22 pounds)! If you want to check a bag, you have to pay extra. You may not select your seat until check-in.

MORE DETAILS

The basic fare for long-haul flights Apart from one item of carry-on baggage, the Light fare has no free-baggage allowance.

MORE DETAILS

About Virgin Atlantic
  • Main U.S. routes: Virgin Atlantic operates flights to 12 U.S. cities, with most of its flights routing through London-Heathrow airport. ...
  • Classes of service: Virgin Atlantic offers three classes of seats — economy, premium economy and Upper Class business class.


MORE DETAILS

Economy Light—the most basic You get free meals, drinks and snacks. You can only bring a carry-on (up to 10kg/ 22 pounds)! If you want to check a bag, you have to pay extra. You may not select your seat until check-in.

MORE DETAILS

Upgrades are subject to reward seat availability in the upgraded cabin (the same as when you purchase a reward seat with Virgin Points). Bookings cannot be upgraded if the original booking was an Economy Light booking.

MORE DETAILS

If not for the wider seats, you should definitely upgrade to Virgin's Premium economy for a superior meal. Back in economy, you may receive a packaged meal with much fewer options, but I was quite impressed with the meal service I had.

MORE DETAILS

Typically in economy, you can bring one carry-on and one personal item. If you bring two bags, one must fit underneath your seat and the other can go into the overhead bin. If you're flying in an upgraded class like business or first, you may be allowed an additional carry-on bag.

MORE DETAILS

All tickets include hand baggage (max size 23 x 36 x 56cm or 9 x 14 x 22 inches) in addition to the normal stuff you'd carry with you, like your coat or handbag.

MORE DETAILS

In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

MORE DETAILS