Virgin unveils an exciting update to its in-flight service
Virgin has updated its in-flight dining offerings, giving travellers the opportunity to treat their tastebuds with delights made from Australian-sourced ingredients.
On Wednesday, the airline unveiled five new additions to their economy class menu as part of a winter refresh.
Travellers searching for a slice of home can tuck into a beef pie and a sausage roll served side-by-side, or those feeling more adventurous can enjoy an Italian inspired tortellini from Street Food Co.
Archie Rose Peach Gin and Soda is now also available, which can be paired with a triple cheese and caramelised onion sandwich or a bag of Chocamama's lollies, which are also a mouth-watering new additions.
From May 28, business class travellers will be treated to an entirely refreshed menu, inspired by cuisines from around the world.
The winter menu, which has been rigorously taste-tested, offers a selection of dishes from all corners of the globe, with items including a Japanese-style soba noodles with grilled chicken, a three-bean Mexican quesadilla with sour cream and salsa and an Indian-inspired chickpea masala with herbed jasmine rice.
Kyler Chong, General Manager at Virgin Australia, said the refresh reflects the airline's commitment to delivering remarkable experiences full of personality, value and choice.
'At Virgin Australia, we believe flying should be as enjoyable as the destination, right down to what's served on-board,' he said.
'Our new winter menu embodies our passion for bringing personality to the skies, featuring fresh, flavour-packed options designed to add value and delight at every bite.
Virgin guests are offered varying menu choices based on route, time of day, availability and duration of flight.
The five new items available on Virgin economy flights
-Savoury beef snack pie and a classic sausage roll
-Triple cheese and caramelised onion sandwich
-Archie Rose peach gin and soda
-Street Food Co. creamy spinach and ricotta tortellini
-Chocamama party mix lolly bag
The new Virgin business class menu
*available from May 28 on a rotating basis
Breakfast
Dragonfruit and coconut oat balls
Plain yoghurt with cranberry and apple granola, strawberry and honey
Banana bread with honey lemon ricotta, blueberry and cranberry compote with strawberry
Creamy scrambled egg with chicken chipolata, potato Lyonnaise and hollandaise
Corn fritters with relish and sour cream
Greek Yoghurt with mixed berry chia compote
Mango coconut chia pudding with apple and cranberry granola and strawberry
French toast with summer fruit mascarpone and strawberry
Baked egg with bacon and potato, herbed tomato and baked bean ragout
French toast with mascarpone and maple syrup
Greek yoghurt with apple and cranberry granola
Blueberry pancake stack with mascarpone and boysenberry, blackcurrant and apple compote
Bircher muesli with sultanas, strawberry and berry compote
Breakfast quiche Lorraine with tomato relish
Pancake with maple syrup, mascarpone and strawberry
Lunch/Dinner
Risoni pasta and vegetable salad with grilled chicken and green goddess dressing
Fusilli pasta salad with beetroot, pumpkin and Caesar dressing and crumbled fetta with optional grilled chicken
Pulled beef macaroni cheese with barbecue sauce
Green vegetable curry with herbed rice with optional grilled chicken
Chicken teriyaki with broccoli and chicken pandan rice, sesame
Potato gnocchi leek and mushroom ragout, roast pumpkin with optional chicken
Brown rice salad with edamame, tabouleh, Japanese soy dressing and chicken
Chicken parmigiana with mixed roast vegetables and sweet potato wedges
Three bean quesadilla with sour cream and salsa
Beef ragu and potato gnocchi with roasted vegetables
Chickpea masala with herbed jasmine rice with optional tandoori chicken
Soba noodle and slaw salad with grilled chicken, soy caramel dressing and sesame
Roast vegetable barley salad with cucumber, pomegranate seeds, crumbled fetta and chipotle mayo dressing with optional grilled chicken
Chicken tenders with Japanese curry sauce, broccoli and chicken pandan rice
Cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomato pesto cream with herbed sweet potato, roasted cherry tomato and cheese with optional chicken
Black pepper chicken with broccoli and chicken pandan rice, sesame
Dessert
Strawberry cheesecake
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