Economy Light—the most basicYou 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.
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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.
Economy. Fabulous food and drink is always included in Economy. Quality, tasty hot meals served with a starter, your choice of wine, spirits, beer or soft drinks ? and pudding, of course.
Premium economy seats feature lots of extra legroom, a deeper recline, larger in-flight entertainment screens and a footrest. Plus, you'll get perks like priority check-in, priority boarding and two checked bags.
Enjoy EconomyOf if you're happy to pack less, choose Economy Light - You'll still get everything you'd expect on a great flight, but at a price you wouldn't. All our Economy services include delicious food, entertainment and irresistible personal service.
Travel lighter and save: if you are flying with carry-on baggage only and don't require any ticket flexibility, you can enjoy a great-value trip on our Economy Light fare. Apart from one item of carry-on baggage, the Light fare has no free-baggage allowance.
The basic fare for long-haul flightsApart 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.
Classes of service: Virgin Atlantic offers three classes of seats — economy, premium economy and Upper Class business class. Economy fares are further broken down into three categories: Delight, Classic and Light. Upper Class passengers receive complimentary access to Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges.
Virgin Atlantic Economy Class SeatingThe seats were comfortable and there was plenty of legroom. My economy class seat, 46H was an aisle seat and I comfortably stretched my legs on occasion without touching the footrest. There was more than enough space to load my carry-on in the overhead compartment.
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.
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.
Bluetooth accessories and headphonesWe also provide Virgin Atlantic ones for the inflight entertainment system. Wireless keyboards and headphones should be switched off and put away during taxi, take-off and landing. If you're using headphones, please still pay full attention to the safety demonstration as we depart.