Virgin Australia is set to elevate its inflight dining experience with the launch of its new winter menus for 2025, featuring a diverse array of globally inspired dishes crafted from premium Australian-sourced ingredients. The refreshed offerings aim to provide passengers with a culinary journey at 35,000 feet, reflecting the airline’s commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction through thoughtful and flavorful meal options.
Economy Class: Comfort Food with an International Twist
Effective immediately, Economy Class passengers can enjoy five new additions to the buy-on-board menu:
- Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini by Street Food Co.
- Savoury Beef Snack Pie
- Classic Sausage Roll
- Triple Cheese and Caramelised Onion Sandwich
- Chocamama Party Mix Lolly Bag
To complement these dishes, Virgin Australia has introduced the Archie Rose Peach Gin & Soda, offering a refreshing beverage option that showcases local Australian flavors. These menu items are available on select flights, with offerings varying based on route, flight duration, and time of day.
Business Class: A Curated Culinary Experience
Launching on May 28, 2025, the new Business Class menu presents a selection of dishes inspired by international cuisines, meticulously crafted to provide a restaurant-quality dining experience in the sky. Highlights include:
Breakfast Options:
- Mango Coconut Chia Pudding with Apple and Cranberry Granola
- Blueberry Pancake Stack with Mascarpone and Boysenberry, Blackcurrant, and Apple Compote
- French Toast with Mascarpone and Maple Syrup
Lunch and Dinner Selections:
- Japanese-Style Soba Noodles with Grilled Chicken
- Three-Bean Mexican Quesadilla with Sour Cream and Salsa
- Indian-Inspired Chickpea Masala with Herbed Jasmine Rice
- Pulled Beef Macaroni Cheese with Barbecue Sauce
- Chicken Parmigiana with Mixed Roast Vegetables and Sweet Potato Wedges
- Cheese Tortellini in Sundried Tomato Pesto Cream with Herbed Sweet Potato and Roasted Cherry Tomato, with Optional Chicken
Dessert Offerings:
- Sticky Date Cake
- Eggless Chocolate Cake
- Strawberry Cheesecake
Each meal is designed to cater to a variety of dietary preferences, with vegetarian options and protein selections available on every flight.
Enhancing the Inflight Experience
Kyler Chong, Virgin Australia’s General Manager of Product & Customer Strategy, emphasized the airline’s dedication to delivering memorable inflight experiences: “At Virgin Australia, we believe flying should be as enjoyable as the destination, right down to what’s served onboard. 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.”
This menu refresh is part of Virgin Australia’s broader initiative to invest in customer experience, which includes recent innovations such as digital receipts for onboard purchases and the introduction of an Australian airline-first baggage tracking technology.
