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South Norwalk, CT (September 10, 2009) - Virgin Atlantic Airways, the award-winning long-haul airline, today unveiled its new baggage policy ? making it as easy as 123 for travelers. From Nov. 25, 2009, Virgin Atlantic will be introducing a "piece system" across its network for all tickets booked after that date.

The changes are easy for passengers to remember:

Economy 1 - passengers can check-in 1 bag weighing up to 50 lbs

Premium Economy 2 - passengers can check-in 2 bags each weighing up to 50 lbs

Upper Class 3 - passengers can check-in up to 3 bags each weighing up to 50 lbs

In addition, Flying Club Gold Card holders are entitled to take one additional bag on top of their free allowance, in any cabin. If traveling in Upper Class, this means Gold Card passengers can check-in up to four bags.

Passengers wanting to check-in one extra bag will pay an additional fee of USD $48 if paid for online and USD $60 at airport check-in.

Chris Birch, Head of Product, Virgin Atlantic, said:

"Passengers can now benefit from one of the simplest and most generous baggage policies in the industry. It means lower charges for passengers wishing to take additional bags and a great allowance for those going on a sporting trip."

Economy passengers traveling between Heathrow and Nairobi, and Heathrow and Lagos, will continue to be able to check-in two bags if traveling in economy.

Any passenger holding a ticket booked and ticketed before Nov. 25, 2009 will be entitled to Virgin Atlantic’s existing baggage allowance. Any bags weighing over 70 lbs. (32 kilos) will not be accepted.

For further information please contact the Virgin Atlantic Press Office at (203) 750-2570 or visit www.virginatlantic.com

About Virgin Atlantic Airways

Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, was founded in 1984 and is celebrating its 25th Birthday throughout 2009 with a series of surprises and delights. Virgin Atlantic offers service from 10 U.S. cities to London and onto a range of long-haul destinations worldwide. From its main base in London Heathrow and Gatwick, Virgin Atlantic services destinations as far apart as Las Vegas, Tokyo, Delhi, Boston and Shanghai. Sir Richard Branson is the President of Virgin Atlantic; Steve Ridgway is the Chief Executive. Even with Virgin Atlantic’s continued growth, the service still remains customer driven with an emphasis on value for money, quality, fun and innovation, ensuring flying Virgin Atlantic is always an event.