Virgin Australia Launches Summer Menus

Virgin Australia has unveiled redesigned Business Class and buy on board Economy class menus that feature bold, seasonal flavours and high-quality, Australian grown produce.

Economy guests have access to premium beverages and food items via buy-on-board, with complimentary tea, coffee, and water available on all services.

Business class breakfast options include homestyle eggs with bacon, tomato, Cajun potato and hollandaise sauce. French toast with banana, salted caramel, mascarpone and strawberries.

Belgian waffle with berry compote and mascarpone cheese. Mango bircher muesli with cranberry & apple granola and strawberries.

Acai & chia coconut pudding with pineapple, pumpkin seeds, cranberries and apple granola.

Scrambled eggs with bacon, beans and roasted potatoes. Tapioca mango pudding. Acai oat balls.

A person pours a drink from a bottle into a glass beside a plate of pasta, cheese with crackers, a dessert bowl, and cutlery on a table with the red curtain background, showcasing the elegance of the Hong Kong Airlines Lantau Menu.
A breakfast spread inspired by the Hong Kong Airlines Lantau Menu features pancakes with berries, coffee, orange juice, yogurt with blueberries, granola with fruit, and assorted pastries on a pink background.
A meal on a pink table from the Hong Kong Airlines Lantau Menu features a main dish of chicken, pita bread, and vegetables, accompanied by a dessert bowl, a plate with crackers and cheese, and a glass of red beverage.
A person holding a glass of orange juice over a table set with French toast, a cinnamon roll, and a bowl of yogurt with blueberries from the Hong Kong Airlines Lantau Menu.
A hand sets a plate with beef stew, white rice, and greens on a table next to cornbread, a dessert square, and a glass of pink beverage—part of the delicious Hong Kong Airlines Lantau Menu.
A plate of pancakes with berries, a slice of cake, coconut-covered balls, orange juice, and cutlery sit on a pink table with a purple placemat—just like a sweet morning from the Hong Kong Airlines Lantau Menu.

For lunch, passengers can expect a Mediterranean risoni salad with grilled chicken, feta, pickled red onion, and green dressing.

Peri peri marinated chicken salad with salsa, couscous, mint yoghurt, pickled red onion and pita bread.

Marinated lemongrass chicken with herbed rice and bok choy.

Vegetable Japchae salad with marinated cucumber & miso roasted sesame dressing. Romesco fusilli pasta with roasted vegetables.

In economy class, the new buy on board menu includes Arnott’s Tim Tams, Byron Bay White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies, and a grazing box featuring hummus, crackers and fruit & nut mix.

A person in red clothing holds two Tim Tam chocolate biscuit packages toward the camera, standing against a pink background, reminiscent of the vibrant colors often seen in Hong Kong Airlines Lantau Menu promotions.

Premium beverages include Bundaberg sparkling drinks, Batched Strawberry Gin Sour cocktails, Chivas Regal 12-Year-Old Whisky and Havana Club Añejo 7-Year-Old Rum.

Savoury options include the Southern Style Chicken Tender Wrap, Ham and Cheese Toastie, Mainland Cheese and Crackers, Savoury Beef Snack Pie, and Sausage Roll. Archie Rose Gin and Peach Soda is available.

Ali Dunn, Virgin Australia General Manager Product & Customer Strategy, said: “Summer is our busiest travel period, so it’s the right time to introduce our wonderful new menus that deliver more choice and flavours that Australians love. Whether it’s enjoying a grazing box, sipping a premium cocktail, or having a classic eggs Benedict in Business Class, the new menus are elevated and unmistakably Virgin Australia.”

Dunn added: “We are committed to making travel more wonderful — from Pets in Cabin flights and baggage tracking, to being the first airline in Australia to offer Points redemptions inflight, our new menus are a testament to that relentless focus.”

Over the past 12 months, Virgin Australia sold 5.4 million food and beverage items onboard to Economy guests, with cheese and crackers emerging as the most purchased food item.

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Brisbane, Australia – May 7, 2025 Virgin Australia has unveiled its latest seasonal menu refresh today, expanding its onboard dining options with internationally inspired cuisine across both cabin classes as part of the carrier’s continued customer experience investments.

ECONOMY CLASS

From today, economy class passengers will enjoy five new items that have been added to the onboard menu:

Savoury Beef Snack Pie and a classic Sausage Roll (AUD$12 and available on flights over 1.5 hours)

Triple Cheese and Caramelised Onion Sandwich (AUD$12)

Archie Rose Peach Gin and Soda (AUD$17)

Street Food Co. creamy Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini (AUD$16 and available on flights over 3.5 hours)

Chocamama Party Mix Lolly Bag (AUD$5.50)

Archie Rose Gin & Peach Soda. (AUD$13)

A can of Pringles, Balter XPA beer, a glass of beer, two meat pies with tomato sauce on a beige surface—an appetizing spread reminiscent of an SAS Business Class Europe menu.
A can of Archie Rose Gin & Sour Peach drink next to a glass with ice and peach-colored liquid, alongside a whole peach and a peach slice on a stone surface—refreshment that rivals sas business class ruope luxury.
A meat pie, sausage roll, and small bowl of sauce sit on a blue plate in front of stacked toast and a package labeled "Not Just a Pie in the Sky," reminiscent of an SAS Business Class Europe meal.
A plate of tortellini in a creamy white sauce, topped with grated cheese and black pepper, sits on a pink napkin on a gray surface—reminiscent of the elegant meals served in SAS business class en route to Europe.

BUSINESS CLASS

The more extensive Business Class refresh, launching May 28, offers 35 rotating menu items across breakfast, lunch/dinner, and dessert categories. The breakfast includes 15 options, ranging from dragonfruit and coconut oat balls to creamy scrambled eggs with chicken chipolata and several variations of yogurt, pancakes, and French toast offerings.


Business travellers can choose from 17 lunch and dinner options featuring diverse global influences for main meals.

Standout dishes include pulled beef macaroni cheese with barbecue sauce, chicken parmigiana with mixed roast vegetables, three-bean quesadilla with sour cream and salsa, and chickpea masala with herbed jasmine rice.

The menu also features multiple pasta variations, Asian-inspired dishes like soba noodle salad and chicken teriyaki, and several options with vegetarian base dishes and optional protein additions.


The dessert rotation features three sweet options: eggless chocolate cake with icing sugar, strawberry cheesecake, and sticky date cake.

A meal tray in SAS Business Class Europe featuring gnocchi and vegetables, a glass of red drink, crackers with cheese, chocolate cake, and cutlery on a purple placemat.
A person in a red uniform holds a plate with a stack of pancakes topped with cream, berry jam, and a mint leaf—just the kind of breakfast you might enjoy in SAS Business Class en route to Europe.
A bowl of stuffed pasta with cherry tomatoes and greens, a side plate of cheese slices, and a glass of red wine on a purple placemat—reminiscent of a meal served in SAS Business Class on routes across Europe.
A hand reaches for a plate of pasta with cheese and vegetables, part of an elegant SAS Business Class Europe meal, accompanied by a glass of water, crackers with cheese, cake, and utensils on a napkin.
A meal tray served in SAS Business Class Europe includes rice, breaded fish, broccoli, curry sauce, a bread roll with butter, a slice of cake, and a glass of water on a placemat with utensils.
A breakfast setting inspired by SAS Business Class Europe, featuring French toast with strawberries, yogurt with berries, a pastry bar, orange juice, and cutlery arranged neatly on a purple placemat.
Risoni pasta and vegetable salad with grilled chicken and green goddess dressing

“This menu overhaul aligns with Virgin Australia’s strategic focus on differentiation through customer experience,” notes Kyler Chong, the airline’s General Manager of Product & Customer Strategy, who emphasized the carrier’s commitment to “bringing personality to the skies” through thoughtfully curated dining options.

The menu enhancement follows Virgin Australia’s recent operational innovations, including digital receipts and the carrier’s Australian-first baggage tracking system.

All selections will be rotated based on route, flight duration and time of day, with complimentary tea and coffee service in economy maintained on flights exceeding 55 minutes.

Photos courtesy of Virgin Australia