VA - New baggage policy effective 25 November

[Isafari]

Frome the VA website.......

"Virgin Atlantic will be changing it's check-in baggage policy to a 'Piece System' across the entire network for all tickets booked from 25 November 2009. This replaces the change originally intended for launch on the 23rd September and now includes a revised allowance for passengers travelling Economy.

The changes are being made to allow us to simplify our policy, save costs, and lower our charges for passengers wishing to take additional bags. In the majority of cases, passengers who wish to fly with excess baggage in addition to their free allowances will pay less than they do now."

New Allowances from 25 November 2009

Number of Bags - 23kg Each:
Route:USA
Upper Class:3 Premium Economy:2 Economy:1 Infants:1

[Britchick]

well that evens the field a bit then

[lisaw]

Well hopefully we can save some money next time then as the baggage allowance is the main reason we have always flown Virgin.

[Claire]

I can see I'm going to have to make a sacrifice for the rest of the family and travel on my own in FC. Purely to increase our luggage allowance you understand.

[Dawn]

[Disneybumble]

Can l gloat or could someone confirm before l do. I still have 2 , 23kg bags per person. Travel back 13 November.

[Isafari]

Can l gloat or could someone confirm before l do. I still have 2 , 23kg bags per person. Travel back 13 November.

Yes, you do......

"Passengers who have made a booking before 25th November 2009, will retain their existing allowance.

Any passenger making a booking on or after 25th November 2009, will have the new allowances applied to their booking."

[Britchick]

i think you will have Siobahn, Dawn you should be fine. I think to get an extra bag with BA is only £50. we only tend to bring one bag extra back now and we have bought suitcases that stack inside each other. TBH i was fed up of taking too much stuff that you never use.

[Disneybumble]

Right l will gloat. I need to get thinking more about this trip.

[Britchick]

taken from FAQ on new policy

Does the new policy apply to existing bookings?
Passengers who have made a booking before 25th November 2009, will retain their existing allowance.

Any passenger making a booking on or after 25th November 2009, will have the new allowances applied to their booking.