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Checked baggage

A checked baggage allowance applies to adults, children, infants and Velocity members travelling on Virgin Australia’s Domestic and International Short Haul network.

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Oversized baggage can be checked in, provided each item does not exceed their baggage weight allowance.

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If your journey involves multiple flight segments operated by more than one carrier, then different baggage allowances may apply. Find out more about your baggage allowance with Airline partners.

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All guests travelling on Virgin Australia operated flights are permitted a carry-on baggage allowance based on cabin class and Velocity Tier.

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Dangerous goods and hazardous materials are items or substances that may endanger the safety of the aircraft or guests on board. Find out more about dangerous good restrictions for travel.

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Delayed or lost baggage, or damage to baggage and/or baggage contents, should be reported to Virgin Australia within the baggage reclaim area at the airport.

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The carriage of portable electronic devices and batteries is dependent on its type, configuration, the quantity and certain conditions.

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