Virgin Australia has launched a new summer menu offering passengers margaritas, gin cocktails and chocolate waffles 35,000 feet in the air.
Economy class passengers will be able to enjoy Virgin’s food festival in the sky with Batched salted grapefruit margaritas, Papa Salt gin palomas, chocolate waffles and corn chips on sale now.
New meals including spinach and ricotta cannelloni, honey fried chicken, as well as Belgian chocolate waffles and triple choc cookies will be available on select flights.
The airline has revamped its in-flight menu in time for summer to offer its passengers more variety and great value.
Virgin AustraliaAli Dunn, general manager product and customer strategy, said they had put together a diverse selection of meals and snacks that highlighted great Australian produce to cater for a range of tastes.
“Delivering the highest quality in-flight experience is at the heart of what we do, and that extends to our menus,” she said.
Virgin Australia has revamped its in-flight menu (pictured) with passengers now able to enjoy a mid-air margarita, as well as gin palomas, corn chips and waffles
Hot chocolate Belgian waffles are now available on Virgin’s new in-flight menu (pictured).
‘From refreshing drinks to delicious new dining options in both economy and business class, our inflight dining options have something for everyone.
‘In addition, our award-winning cabin crew, known for their exceptional service, are an integral part of the process and provide valuable input during taste tests.’
Business class passengers will be treated to a new menu from 20 November, with waffles, mascarpone, strawberries, maple syrup and passion fruit mango pancake stacks on offer.
Passengers will also be able to indulge in a chicken noodle salad, beef quesadilla or pork with tangy lemon sauce and rice.
New summer menu aims to offer passengers ‘value and variety’ (pictured)
Virgin Australia’s cabin crew helped taste test the new menu (pictured Virgin aircraft)
Ms Dunn said the airline had also introduced digital receipts for on-board purchases so passengers could easily track their transactions.
“This is part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and improving the ease of travel with Virgin Australia,” she added.
