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)
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.
“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
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