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How to Book Virgin Atlantic Airlines Flight

If you are planning to travel with Virgin Atlantic flight then first understand about the ways through which you can book the tickets. Virgin Atlantic lets their customers enjoy a smooth experience by providing various ways to book the flight tickets.

Online Booking:

Booking your Virgin Atlantic flight online is quick and simple. You can easily manage the process from anywhere in the world with just your device and an internet connection. Here are steps on how you can book your flight:

- Visit the official website of Virgin Atlantic.

- Enter your departure and arrival locations, travel dates and preferred number of travelers.

- Now, choose the flight that best fits your schedule and budget from the available options on the website.

- Now, after that you can also choose your preferred seat class and additional services such as extra baggage, meal options or travel insurance.

- Provide passengers details like full name, contact number and any special requests.

- Complete payment through your preferred method and confirm your booking.

- Once your booking gets confirmed, you will receive an e-ticket and flight itinerary via email and SMS.

Book Through a Call:

Customers can also book their flights directly with the help of a customer service which makes the whole process easy. To book aVirgin Atlantic flight over the phone, you need to contact their customer service center at +443442092722. When calling, be ready with your details like preferred dates on which you want to travel, destinations and passenger information like name to have a smooth booking experience. This will also help you in additional services like seat selection, special assistance at the airport etc. If you are calling from outside the UK then you need to check your international number on the website.

Cancellation Policy

When you are planning to book your tickets with Virgin Atlantic then it is also important to know the cancellation policy and what refund you will get as per your seat class so that you will be aware at the time of emergency:

Cancellation Fees:

For economy class: Passengers canceling their flight in economy class are usually subject to a fee depending on the timing of the cancellation. If canceled within 24 hours of booking, there is generally no fee. After that a fee may apply.
For premium Economy and upper class: Cancellation fees for these classes are higher with the fee determined by the time of cancellation and the specific fare rules.

Refund Procedure:
Refunds for cancellations are issued based on the type of ticket purchased. Refund requests should be made via the Virgin Atlantic website or by calling customer service. For refundable tickets, the refund is processed to the original payment method. Non refundable tickets typically do not offer a refund but you might receive credit points to redeem during the future travel.

No-Show Policy:
If a passenger does not show up for their flight and fails to cancel in advance they may lose the entire ticket amount. No-shows typically forfeit any refund or credit.

Flight Change Policy

Virgin Atlantic passengers can make changes to their booking depending on the ticket conditions. You can modify your flight date or route online through “My Booking” or by contacting customer service. For certain fares, changes may incur a fee while others offer flexibility with no penalty. If your flight is impacted by schedule changes, then the airline will offer rebooking options or a refund for unused portions. Name corrections due to minor mistakes are allowed without charge but transferring tickets to another persona is not permitted.

Flight Upgrade Policy

A traveler who seeks a more comfortable flying experience can upgrade their seat to Premium Economy or Upper class with Virgin Atlantic. Various upgrade options are:

- At booking: Passengers can book a superior cabin while purchasing the ticket.

- At Reservation: Upgrade options are available via the “Manage Booking” feature on Virgin Atlantic’s website or app.

- With Flying Club Miles: Economy-class passengers can use Flying Club miles to upgrade to a higher class, subject to availability.

- Through “Your Bid”: Passengers can bid for an upgrade to Premium Economy or upper Class by participating in Virgin Atlantic’s “your Bid” auction where the highest bid wins the upgrade, depending on availability.

- At Check-in: Last-minute upgrades are available at the airport on a first-come, first-served basis which is subject to space and availability.

Baggage Policy

- Carry-on Baggage: Hang baggage is included in all the fare types, however the size of your bag needs to be a maximum of 23 x 36 x 56cm (that's around 9 x 14 x 22 inches). If you’re flying in our Economy (Light, Classic & Delight) or Premium cabins, you can take one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 10kg (or 22lb). If you’re flying in Upper Class you can take up to two pieces of hand baggage, weighing up to 12kg (26lb) for one bag, or up to 16kg (35lb) combined weight.

- Checked Baggage: Virgin Atlantic passengers get at least 1 free checked baggage except the Economy light fare type. The allowance depends on your fare class and where you are traveling to like:

Economy Class and Delight: 1 checked in bag, Maximum weight 23kg and Maximum dimensions 90 x 75 x 43cm (35.5 x 29.5 x 16ins).
Premium class: 2 checked in bags, Maximum weight 23kg each and Maximum dimensions 90 x 75 x 43cm (35.5 x 29.5 x 16ins).
Upper Class: 2 checked in bags, Maximum weight 32kg each and Maximum dimensions 90 x 75 x 43cm (35.5 x 29.5 x 16ins).