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Mile-high margaritas and gourmet delights – Virgin Australia unveils new summer menus.
23 November 2024
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Virgin Australia has taken its in-flight experience to new heights, unveiling an impressive refresh of its onboard menus.
With 12 new additions to the Economy Class buy-onboard menu launching today, and a completely revamped Business Class menu set to debut this year, the airline is catering to the palates of passengers like never before.
These globally inspired menus are underpinned by Virgin Australia’s commitment to quality, featuring dishes crafted with locally sourced Australian produce.
Taste-tested by Business Class passengers and cabin crew, the offerings reflect both feedback and a dedication to providing meals that are as delightful as the destinations they’re flying to.
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Food fiesta in the skies
From today, Economy Class passengers can enjoy a taste of summer at 35,000 feet. The revamped buy-onboard menu introduces indulgent treats like Batched Salted Grapefruit Margaritas, Papa Salt Gin Palomas, chocolate waffles, and corn chips with salsa. Virgin Australia promises a selection of unique, value-packed options that bring excitement to mid-flight dining.
Highlights
The Street Food Co. meals, such as spinach and ricotta cannelloni or honey chicken fried rice.
Sweet indulgences like hot Belgian chocolate waffles and Byron Bay Triple Choc Cookies.
Complimentary Madame Flavour tea, Grinders coffee, and water will continue to be available for Economy passengers, ensuring every flight begins with a touch of warmth and hospitality.
Business class: a gourmet showcase
On November 20, Virgin Australia will elevate Business Class dining with a fresh, café-inspired summer menu. Showcasing premium seasonal ingredients, this selection balances nutrition with flavour, offering dishes designed for the modern traveller.
Highlights
Breakfast Delights: Waffle with rhubarb mascarpone, strawberries, and maple syrup; passionfruit and mango pancake stack.
Lunchtime Favourites: Chicken noodle salad with nuoc nam dressing; beef quesadilla with charred corn salsa.
Decadent Desserts: Salted caramel slice.
Every flight will feature vegetarian options and a variety of protein selections, catering to diverse dietary preferences.
Innovation in the air
Virgin Australia continues to enhance its passenger experience through innovation. From the airline-first baggage tracking technology to the self-service Rapid Rebook tool, these updates underline a commitment to customer convenience.
The latest addition is the introduction of digital receipts for onboard purchases. Accessible post-flight at virginaustralia.com/onboardreceipts, this feature simplifies transaction tracking, aligning with the airline’s goal of making travel seamless and stress-free.
Ali Dunn, General Manager Product and Customer Strategy, emphasised the airline’s focus on quality and choice.
“Delivering the highest quality in-flight experience is at the core of what we do, and this extends to our menus. We’ve curated a diverse selection of meals and snacks that highlight premium Australian produce and cater to a variety of tastes,” Dunn said.
She also praised the input of Virgin Australia’s award-winning cabin crew, who played a key role in shaping the new offerings. “From refreshing beverages to delicious new meal options, our inflight dining has something for everyone,” Dunn added.
Whether you’re sipping a margarita in economy or savouring southern-style chicken in business class, Virgin Australia’s summer menus promise a culinary journey that matches the thrill of the skies.
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