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Virgin Atlantic Seat Selection & Upgrades
Virgin Atlantic Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary
How Virgin Atlantic seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Choosing a seat: Free on Economy Delight and above.
- Extra legroom: Economy Delight is the extra-legroom product and includes priority boarding and check-in..
- Upgrades: Flying Club points upgrades and paid upgrades at booking or check-in..
- Seating children with a parent: Families with children under 12 are seated together at no cost..
Choosing a seat
Free on Economy Delight and above. Charged on Economy Classic; not available on Economy Light until check-in.
Extra legroom
Economy Delight is the extra-legroom product and includes priority boarding and check-in.
Upgrades
Flying Club points upgrades and paid upgrades at booking or check-in.
Seating children with a parent
Families with children under 12 are seated together at no cost.
Cabins available
Virgin Atlantic operates: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Delight, Premium, Upper Class.
Virgin Atlantic seats & upgrades — common questions
Do I have to pay to choose a seat on Virgin Atlantic?
Free on Economy Delight and above. Charged on Economy Classic; not available on Economy Light until check-in.
Can my child sit with me on Virgin Atlantic?
Families with children under 12 are seated together at no cost.
How do I upgrade on Virgin Atlantic?
Flying Club points upgrades and paid upgrades at booking or check-in.
More Virgin Atlantic help
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Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.