Virgin Australia car seat and stroller policy
Flying with kids on Virgin Australia? Learn the rules for strollers and car seats. See the generous free checked baggage allowance for up to three infant items.
Virgin Australia offers a notable baggage allowance for families. You can check up to three infant items for free as checked baggage. In addition, a pram that is too large for the cabin can be checked at the gate at no charge, and it does not count toward this limit.
| Topic | What Virgin Australia says |
|---|---|
| Stroller | A pram that exceeds carry-on dimensions can be checked at the gate for free. Guests are also entitled to check up to three infant items free of charge as checked baggage.Source |
| CARES harness | Virgin Australia accepts selected child restraint systems (CRS), including harnesses, onboard the aircraft, provided they meet the airline's requirements.Source |
Strollers and car seats
You can check a large stroller or pram at the gate for free if it exceeds carry-on dimensions. This is separate from your other infant gear, as Virgin Australia allows you to check up to three infant items free of charge as checked baggage. The airline also accepts some child restraint systems, such as harnesses, onboard. However, they must meet the airline’s requirements. The page we checked does not detail these requirements, so you should ask the airline for specifics.
“If the pram exceeds the above dimensions, it can be checked free of charge at the gate. Guests are still entitled to check up to three infant items free of charge as checked baggage.”
Official wording, virginaustralia.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Virgin Australia accept the carriage of selected child restraint systems (CRS), including car seats and harnesses, onboard the aircraft subject to satisfaction of the below requirements.”
Official wording, virginaustralia.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
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