Virgin Australia Business Class - Meals, Menus & Service

[PlaneCrazy]

Disappointed the beef brisket pie didn't make an appearance but otherwise thought the meal service on VA 535 was excellent

 

[PlaneCrazy]

Flight back OOL-SYD. Full disclosure I'd taken two bites before this photo and this is not in jest unlike my last post. Excellent crew!

 

[Mattg]

and this is not in jest unlike my last post.

I was going to say, that did not look like a Virgin business class meal! Emirates, maybe?

I thought I must have been missing something. As it's not a VA meal, I'm not sure why you've posted it here saying it's from VA535?

 

[jakeseven7]

I was going to say, that did not look like a Virgin business class meal! Emirates, maybe?

I thought I must have been missing something. As it's not a VA meal, I'm not sure why you've posted it here saying it's from VA535?

Virgin PR team have some spare time

 

[justinbrett]

So is it true no more spirits in J on VA just like QF?

 

[PlaneCrazy]

So is it true no more spirits in J on VA just like QF?

No. Had a G&T on two recent VA flights. However a number of advertised spirits were not available in the Sydney lounge.

 

[jase05]

So is it true no more spirits in J on VA just like QF?

Nope. Had nearly a dozen recent flights in J and spirits available on all

 

[dk4]

So is it true no more spirits in J on VA just like QF?

Business Class (complimentary):
Gordons Gin, Jim Bean Bourbon White Label, Bundaberg Rum, Johnnie Walker Scotch Red Label and Smirnoff Vodka

Economy Class (buy onboard):
all of the above for sale ($8.50), plus includes Johnnie Walker Scotch Black Label ($10.00)

I asked on a recent Business Class flight if I could pay the $1.50 gap between Red and Black Labels to upgrade my Scotch, and was told no.

 

[Mattg]

I asked on a recent Business Class flight if I could pay the $1.50 gap between Red and Black Labels to upgrade my Scotch, and was told no.

That’s kind of ridiculous that they wouldn’t make the better one available in J yet sell it in Y.

Did they offer to sell you the Black Label for $10? I assume you can still buy things on the retail menu as there are menus with prices listed in the J seat pockets.

 

[dk4]

That’s kind of ridiculous that they wouldn’t make the better one available in J yet sell it in Y.

Did they offer to sell you the Black Label for $10? I assume you can still buy things on the retail menu as there are menus with prices listed in the J seat pockets.

Yes, you can buy from the retail menu at full price. (Although I did negotiate a better deal for one flight, as the Flight Leader was a Scotch drinker and empathised.)

Apparently, the person who organises the drinks from BNE HQ, let's just call him Nick(?), doesn't drink Scotch! And IME it has always been a problem for Virgin, getting Scotch right - when they first left the pre-mix Blues behind, they were selling Chivas down the back and pouring Red Label up the front

Eventually they got it right, and moved to Black Label up the front , so hopefully they will again, soon!

 

[BNEFlyer]

Business Class (complimentary):
Gordons Gin, Jim Bean Bourbon White Label, Bundaberg Rum, Johnnie Walker Scotch Red Label and Smirnoff Vodka

Economy Class (buy onboard):
all of the above for sale ($8.50), plus includes Johnnie Walker Scotch Black Label ($10.00)

I asked on a recent Business Class flight if I could pay the $1.50 gap between Red and Black Labels to upgrade my Scotch, and was told no.

Just need someone to drink all the Red Label so they have to go and get some Black. Though I would assume their stock of Black in Y isn't enough to also cater for J.

 

[JessicaTam]

I was going to say, that did not look like a Virgin business class meal! Emirates, maybe?

I thought I must have been missing something. As it's not a VA meal, I'm not sure why you've posted it here saying it's from VA535?

SQ F I reckon, based on the salt and pepper shakers.

(Hmm, I think I need to go to the 'travel too much' thread!)

 

[PlaneCrazy]

SQ F I reckon, based on the salt and pepper shakers.

(Hmm, I think I need to go to the 'travel too much' thread!)

British Airways old F actually! Had the entire 17 seat cabin to myself which was a treat.

Had labelled it as VA535 for humour purposes which clearly missed the mark

 

[Rangalad]

British Airways old F actually! Had the entire 17 seat cabin to myself which was a treat.

Had labelled it as VA535 for humour purposes which clearly missed the mark

Which BA aircraft had a 17 F config?
Did F extend to zone B?

 

[PlaneCrazy]

Which BA aircraft had a 17 F config?
Did F extend to zone B?

Not quite. Found this old 777-200 config care of Airreview.

 

[chooms]

First time in VA J for a while (BNE-CBR). Mushroom ravioli was quite good. 2 reds and a white loaded. No pic...

4/8 load in J. Y reasonably full.

VA J was more than half the cost of QF J and almost cheaper than QF Y... and better still, VA use B737s rather than the QF FIFO jets (B717s).

 

[henrus]

VA use B737s rather than the QF FIFO jets (B717s).

Lol if you think QF's 717's are FIFO jets then you need to experience some of the true FIFO fleet. In WA the QF A320's are just jetstar aircraft in disguise and the Fokkers aren't great either. VA's A320's are also shocking and I'd say the most uncomfortable seats I've ever flown on.

 

[justinbrett]

I find QLK J 717s to be quite nice actually

 

[sudoer]

I find QLK J 717s to be quite nice actually

Agree, the 717 seats tend to be newer/in better condition than the 737s. It's a shame they don't have wifi

 

[BNEFlyer]

Agree, the 717 seats tend to be newer/in better condition than the 737s. It's a shame they don't have wifi

There's also more leg room in Y on the 717 than the 737.