What size is carry on luggage for Virgin?

Carry-On Allowance: Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 22in x 14in x 9in/56cm x 36cm x 23cm (length x width x height) Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 22 lbs (10 kg)



For Virgin Atlantic in 2026, the standard carry-on size is 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (approx. 22in x 14in x 9in). If you are flying in Economy (Light, Classic, or Delight) or Premium Economy, you are allowed one bag weighing up to 10kg. Upper Class passengers are allowed two bags with a combined weight of up to 16kg (with a single bag maximum of 12kg). In addition to the main bag, all passengers can bring one small personal item—like a handbag, small backpack, or laptop bag—that must fit under the seat in front of them. Virgin is particularly strict about the bag fitting in the overhead bin without assistance, so they advise travelers not to pack more than they can lift. If your bag exceeds these dimensions, it will likely be moved to the hold at the gate, often incurring a significant fee if you are on an Economy Light ticket.

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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.

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Your bag will have to fit into the sizer for it to be approved as a carry-on. Having a flexible fabric bag is advantageous in this situation because you'll be able to squeeze it in even if it's slightly oversized. Usually, many airlines won't check every carry-on but will instead go for ones that look oversized.

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The standard size for cabin luggage — or the most common, at least — has a maximum length of 56 cm, width of 45 cm, and depth of 25 cm, including all handles, side pockets, and wheels. The 55cm American Tourister Bon Air Deluxe shown below falls under this category, with a size of 55cm x 40cm x 23(27)cm.

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Though you might find an inch or two of a difference with various airlines, the standard domestic carry-on luggage size is 22 x 14 x 9, which includes the handle and the wheels.

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In general, standard domestic carry-on luggage size is 22 x 14 x 9 inches. If you're flying internationally, that may vary a little to 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches.

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The majority of airlines allow one piece per passenger plus a smaller piece (i.e. a handbag or laptop bag). However some budget airlines count a handbag as a piece of hand luggage so if you want to take both, you will need to pack your handbag or laptop bag inside until you have boarded.

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You can take all plug-in phone chargers with you in your carry-on or checked bags with ease as they do not contain any form of battery and, therefore, do not present any danger. Typically, you will not be able to use this type of charger onboard as most airplanes do not have power sockets.

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While this can be confusing, most popular airlines allow you to bring a carry-on and personal item, such as a backpack or purse. 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.

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Although checked bags can be larger than carry-on bags, they also have maximum allowed weights and dimensions. Typically, airlines allow checked bags that weigh up to 50 pounds and whose dimensions (length + width + height) are 62 inches or less.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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1. H x W x D: Most airlines use this formula to calculate bag size. For example, they might require dimensions like 22 x 14 x 9 inches, which is the most common set of dimensions for carry-ons.

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If your bag is too large and it isn't flexible, you won't be able to fit it inside. But airlines rarely ask you to use it. What is this? Unless your carry-on is extremely large, the airline employees at the gate most likely won't ask to measure it.

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Carry-on: Combined length + width + height of baggage must not exceed 45 linear inches. Individual length, width and height measurements may not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches, with no weight limit.

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Joy of Clothes uses the BAA standard cabin allowance guideline for hand luggage, which is 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. This is used by leading airlines such as American Airlines, Iberia and BMI. Budget airlines such as easyJet, First Choice and Ryanair often use a smaller cabin allowance of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.

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The standard size for cabin luggage — or the most common, at least — has a maximum length of 56 cm, width of 45 cm, and depth of 25 cm, including all handles, side pockets, and wheels. The 55cm American Tourister Bon Air Deluxe shown below falls under this category, with a size of 55cm x 40cm x 23(27)cm.

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It will fit in the overhead bin, but it is their call whether to let you on with it or whether it is checked as hold luggage. If it is picked up by the gate keepers - it will no longer be carry-on - but you can call it checked hold luggage - and collect it from the baggage carousel at your destination.

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