Virgin Australia Business Class - Meals, Menus & Service

[Harthagan]

The burrito is back...
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As presented on the tray for a 1.5hr scheduled (afternoon) service.
(i.e. with cheese & crackers)
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I must be blind but I can't see a burrito, only a plate of salad?

 

[Andrew Curran]

You clearly need to get out more.

This is for tomorrow, SYD-ADL my post was about - $769. Many routes will be higher I am sure.

My point remains .. offering someone paying this, a single meal they are not fond of is not wise.

For the southeast corner $299 J fares, they seem to be available when less than five of the eight J seats are sold, the fourth seat ticks up to about $350. When half the cabin is sold. the 5/6th seats go for about $550. When around 2 seats are left, you see the $768 fares - not a science, just my observations.

Therefore the closer to flight date, the likely higher the fare as less J seats left. When I pick up $299 fares and if I try to change closer to the travel date, I hit the fares differences. ADL - SYD is a case in point as VA doesn't have a lot of flights on the sector right now

 

[Zanzaid]

I must be blind but I can't see a burrito, only a plate of salad?

I believe they mean a burrito bowl, so burrito fillings without the tortilla.

 

[Harthagan]

I believe they mean a burrito bowl, so burrito fillings without the tortilla.

Ahh that explains it. I'm guessing there must be some protein hidden behind the salad somewhere.

 

[zig]

Ahh that explains it. I'm guessing there must be some protein hidden behind the salad somewhere.

There is protein in the beans. Not sure if there is animal protein in there somewhere or not - doesn’t look like it though.

 

[Harthagan]

Haha must be virgins version of a burrito

No tortilla, no meat, no cheese, no sour cream, no guacamole. No thanks!

 

[dk4]

IMO the new owners of Virgin Australia actually have the diverse corporate synergy which enables them to creatively & successfully; deconstruct, reconstruct or even de-shell Mexican food, and present it in a more; sophisticated, healthy, and in-flight friendly way.

There is protein in the beans. Not sure if there is animal protein in there somewhere or not - doesn’t look like it though.

Correct, it's the vegetarian option. The meat option on that flight was some sort of chicken I think.

 

[antycbr]

IMO the new owners of Virgin Australia actually have the diverse corporate synergy which enables them to creatively & successfully; deconstruct, reconstruct or even de-shell Mexican food, and present it in a more; sophisticated, healthy, and in-flight friendly way.


Correct, it's the vegetarian option. The meat option on that flight was some sort of chicken I think.

The new owners also own Betty's Burgers and Concrete Co. I've been waiting for my burger for some time but then I could imagine how horrific such a meal would be reheated in an aircraft oven.

 

[Rangalad]

The new owners also own Betty's Burgers and Concrete Co. I've been waiting for my burger for some time but then I could imagine how horrific such a meal would be reheated in an aircraft oven.

FWIW Had my first Betty’s burger on Saturday. Not too bad. As an inflight meal? Yeah/nah.

 

[Harthagan]

IMO the new owners of Virgin Australia actually have the diverse corporate synergy which enables them to creatively & successfully; deconstruct, reconstruct or even de-shell Mexican food, and present it in a more; sophisticated, healthy, and in-flight friendly way.

Are you related to Shane Warne? That's some impressive spin right there!

 

[BNEFlyer]

The new owners also own Betty's Burgers and Concrete Co. I've been waiting for my burger for some time but then I could imagine how horrific such a meal would be reheated in an aircraft oven.

If UA can serve (what I've read) is a very good cheeseburger then VA probably could too. They'd have to assemble with fresh buns but that's doable.

 

[antycbr]

If UA can serve (what I've read) is a very good cheeseburger then VA probably could too. They'd have to assemble with fresh buns but that's doable.

VA would do it deconstructed… the buns are handed to you from a wire basket by the FA…

 

[Inlander]

For the southeast corner $299 J fares, they seem to be available when less than five of the eight J seats are sold, the fourth seat ticks up to about $350. When half the cabin is sold. the 5/6th seats go for about $550. When around 2 seats are left, you see the $768 fares - not a science, just my observations.

Therefore the closer to flight date, the likely higher the fare as less J seats left. When I pick up $299 fares and if I try to change closer to the travel date, I hit the fares differences. ADL - SYD is a case in point as VA doesn't have a lot of flights on the sector right now

Yep thats seat yield management for you. Ive got a 299 special in J for an ADE-MEL-CBR. , about 35 days out on a Wednesday, will yield 160 SC.

 

[serfty]

If UA can serve (what I've read) is a very good cheeseburger then VA probably could too. They'd have to assemble with fresh buns but that's doable.

VA would do it deconstructed… the buns are handed to you from a wire basket by the FA…

I've had the DL version of a burger a few times - they give it to you deconstucted with hot pattie and warm bun. Self assembly required- get the cheese on to the patty ASAP to get some melting happening.

Not bad ..

 

[dk4]

I've had the DL version of a burger a few times - they give it to you deconstucted with hot pattie and warm bun. Self assembly required- get the cheese on to the patty ASAP to get some melting happening.

Not bad ..

I agree, one of the better examples of how to do it.

Delta Burger - domestic first class

And then there are airlines IMO that really shouldn't even bother trying to attempt it...

Qantas Burger - international business class

So - I too wonder if Virgin will give it a go? (Not the healthiest of meals though, so maybe not.)

 

[RickyT84]

I was offered the (very tasty) vegetable tart on my SYD-OOL flight on Wednesday.



On the return flight later in the afternoon, I was offered the toasted chicken panini.



The service was better on the flight up as the CSM Siobhan was attentive and I can see she loved to take care of all the J class pax with constant refill of drinks and offered excellent service.

CSM on the way back (Josie) was ok as he was going through the motions and was doing a job.

It was certainly interesting to see such a contrast in service on the same day.

 

[hydrabyss]

I know there was mention of this before when it comes to which row is served first. Now days I select row 1 so I dont miss out on a choice of what is available.

But sundays flight my partner and I where in row 2 due to the 9am flight being cancelled a month earlier. Surprisingly when it came to getting the orders we where asked first. Not sure why but put it down to both being platinum. But then on the way home I was in economy and noticed they served row 2 first again. If it is quiet next time I will ask if the opportunity arises.

 

[openseat]

I know there was mention of this before when it comes to which row is served first. Now days I select row 1 so I dont miss out on a choice of what is available.

But sundays flight my partner and I where in row 2 due to the 9am flight being cancelled a month earlier. Surprisingly when it came to getting the orders we where asked first. Not sure why but put it down to both being platinum. But then on the way home I was in economy and noticed they served row 2 first again. If it is quiet next time I will ask if the opportunity arises.

It would be great if was done by status level - realising that J could be full of plats

 

[serfty]

The only time I have seen row 2 served first was when there was a "The Club" member in 2D.

Have some travel next week, have selected Row 1 as usual but will observe.

 

[Harrison_133]

The only time I have seen row 2 served first was when there was a "The Club" member in 2D.

Have some travel next week, have selected Row 1 as usual but will observe.

I was served first in 2A on LST-BNE in Dec, was the only Platinum in J that day – they definitely have that info with them. The only other time I’ve been served first in Row 2 was on an ADL-SYD flight in 2F, where the seat beside me was empty so she served me first.

Again it probably comes down to the crew like a lot of things. On the LST-BNE flight, one of the cabin crew from Y looked after the J cabin (to a very high standard I’d add) instead of the CM. He mentioned he’d recently transferred from the LAX 777’s, so maybe used to old habits? It does look like most start from 1A and progress through, but quite a few CM’s go by status.