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Virgin Atlantic Personal Electronic Device Policy

Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs)

Such as laptops, phones, tablets, cameras, games consoles etc

Power banks, spare batteries, and e-cigarettes are not PEDs. Please refer to the separate policies below for these items.

  • All Portable Electronic Devices must be free from damage (e.g. cracked screens, battery damage, charging issues)
  • All Portable Electronic Devices used onboard must be able to fit into the Fire Containment Bag (37x28x10cm)
  • Portable Electronic Devices that produce direct heat (e.g. hair curlers, heated pads/blankets) cannot not be used
  • Use of the In Seat Power Supply is restricted to phones, tablets, laptops and gaming devices
  • Devices must be in constant use whilst plugged in and must not be left unattended
  • Devices must be unplugged from the power supply during taxi, take-off and landing
  • Other devices can be used onboard, but must ONLY run via battery power and cannot be charged using the In Seat Power Supply (this includes medical devices)

Spare Batteries & Powerbanks

  • Up to 5 Spare Batteries and/or Powerbanks can be carried per passenger dependant on Wh
  • All spare batteries and powerbanks must be free from damage
  • All spare batteries and powerbanks must be able to fit into the Fire Containment Bag (37x28x10cm)
  • Spare batteries/powerbanks should be stowed in an accessible location onboard and NOT in overhead lockers
  • Powerbanks cannot be plugged into the In Seat Power Supply at ANY time onboard
  • Powerbanks cannot be used onboard to charge other electronic devices

Electronic Cigarettes

  • E-Cigarettes CANNOT be used at any time onboard
  • E-Cigarettes should be stowed in an accessible location onboard and NOT in overhead lockers
  • E-Cigarettes CANNOT be plugged into the In Seat Power Supply at ANY time onboard

Personal Electronic Device (PED) Customer Policy Summary

Personal Electronic Device Policy Summary Table