Virgin Australia Business Class - Meals, Menus & Service

[Sprucegoose]

But it'll be still 1:30 pm BNE time then...

one hour and 30 years behind!

 

[twinaisle]

So a 'full' meal - like lunch & dinner, then? (Sorry to be dense, but as it will be unlikely that the meal comes before 2:30pm, I'd be surprised if its not just a 'snack' - but happy to be so )

VA don't do snack window like the rat, I mean roo.

It's pretty standard offering of
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Supper (which is dinner)

 

[RooFlyer]

VA don't do snack window like the rat, I mean roo.

Thanks. That's what I'm used to

 

[Solid]

Not HBA-BNE but did BNE-SYD today with 3:05pm departure which was a lunch service according to the FA. Choices were a beef Reuben sandwich on brown bread (my description) or vegetable quiche. Both were substantial, together with the standard cheese / crackers and chocolate heart.

Had the quiche and quite tasty including Caramelised onion and a side of steamed potatoes with a tomato relish / sauce

 

[bam71]

one hour and 30 years behind!

as a Brisbaneite living in Melbourne, I HATE daylight saving.

 

[Sprucegoose]

as a Brisbaneite living in Melbourne, I HATE daylight saving.

At the risk of going OT, Daylight saving works in Melbourne, but not as much so in Brisbane. Brisbanites are morning people (I have discovered)

For the record, I voted against Daylight saving in the early noughties in WA for the same reasons, plus it was going to fade the curtains.

But I enjoy it in South Eastern Australia.

Go figure.

 

[Gladstone Tim]

At the risk of going OT, Daylight saving works in Melbourne, but not as much so in Brisbane. Brisbanites are morning people (I have discovered)

For the record, I voted against Daylight saving in the early noughties in WA for the same reasons, plus it was going to fade the curtains.

But I enjoy it in South Eastern Australia.

Go figure.

Sprucegoose, it has been scientifically proven that daylight saving no longer fades the curtains due to the modern day material curtains are made from and the pollutants in the air caused by climate change which become dispersants for the harmful rays previously the cause of the problem.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Sprucegoose, it has been scientifically proven that daylight saving no longer fades the curtains due to the modern day material curtains are made fr9m and the pollutants in the air caused by climate change which become dispersants for the harmful rays previously the cause of the problem.

I appreciate your reassuring comments, GT. I knew Climate Change had to be in the mix somewhere.

 

[jase05]

Sprucegoose, it has been scientifically proven that daylight saving no longer fades the curtains due to the modern day material curtains are made fr9m and the pollutants in the air caused by climate change which become dispersants for the harmful rays previously the cause of the problem.

But how will the Roosters know what time to crow

 

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

as a Brisbaneite living in Melbourne, I HATE daylight saving.

As a Sydneysider living in Brisbane I hate both the LACK of daylight saving and the noisy minority who complain that it will fade the curtains/confuse the cows/stop the children from going to sleep etc.

Unfortunately neither political party here has the cojones to get it done, despite a majority Statewide that would vote for it and an overwhelming majority in the South-East corner.

 

[RooFlyer]

VA705 HBA-BNE, 2:10pm departure.

Something I’ve never seen before on any airline for the meal options. The CSM came around the cabin with a tablet, which showed the two dishes on offer with a brief description. Even, IIRC, the size of the plate, so you get an idea of how large the serving is.

Brilliant. I had the green curry, which was not far short of what I'd have at home, and exactly as illustrated. My sister had the macaroni, which she said was very nice too.



Cheese and crackers, of course and some chocolate mousse concoction.

PDB choice of still water, orange juice or sparkling. I had a gin and tonic later and a Pinot Grigio with the meal.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Out of MEL yesterday for dinner we were back to the…

… chicken mustard mash or the gnocchi

The chicken wasn’t as good as I remembered.

 

[kerfuffle]

VA705 HBA-BNE, 2:10pm departure.

Something I’ve never seen before on any airline for the meal options. The CSM came around the cabin with a tablet, which showed the two dishes on offer with a brief description. Even, IIRC, the size of the plate, so you get an idea of how large the serving is.

Brilliant. I had the green curry, which was not far short of what I'd have at home, and exactly as illustrated. My sister had the macaroni, which she said was very nice too.

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Cheese and crackers, of course and some chocolate mousse concoction.

PDB choice of still water, orange juice or sparkling. I had a gin and tonic later and a Pinot Grigio with the meal.

No basil leaves?

I've only seen the tablet pulled out when I need to ask if they contain things I can't eat (yay allergies!)

 

[Denali]

VA705 HBA-BNE, 2:10pm departure.

Something I’ve never seen before on any airline for the meal options. The CSM came around the cabin with a tablet, which showed the two dishes on offer with a brief description. Even, IIRC, the size of the plate, so you get an idea of how large the serving is.

Brilliant. I had the green curry, which was not far short of what I'd have at home, and exactly as illustrated. My sister had the macaroni, which she said was very nice too.

View attachment 314272

Cheese and crackers, of course and some chocolate mousse concoction.

PDB choice of still water, orange juice or sparkling. I had a gin and tonic later and a Pinot Grigio with the meal.

You got an actual dessert/sweet and not a chocolate?

 

[jase05]

You got an actual dessert/sweet and not a chocolate?

On the longer flights you do.

 

[AIRwin]

You got an actual dessert/sweet and not a chocolate?

Refer post #3469:

Virgin Australia Business Class - Meals, Menus & Service

A lot of people seem to forget how much lower the business fares are at Virgin. Good on you mate. Completely agree, I just thought looked bit cheap, but not complaining. I'll keep flying VA J at their prices no problem whatsoever, plus their service. I'll go to a restaurant if I want a top...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[BNEFlyer]

VA705 HBA-BNE, 2:10pm departure.

Something I’ve never seen before on any airline for the meal options. The CSM came around the cabin with a tablet, which showed the two dishes on offer with a brief description. Even, IIRC, the size of the plate, so you get an idea of how large the serving is.

Brilliant. I had the green curry, which was not far short of what I'd have at home, and exactly as illustrated. My sister had the macaroni, which she said was very nice too.

View attachment 314272

Cheese and crackers, of course and some chocolate mousse concoction.

PDB choice of still water, orange juice or sparkling. I had a gin and tonic later and a Pinot Grigio with the meal.

I've often had the CM show J pax what the meal looks like. Used to be from a printed service document now it's on the iPad. Makes deciding very easy!

 

[dk4]

Is this a new swizzle stick? The round bit at the end seems to be mixing my drinks better than before, or was it just that the the CM put the whole miniature into the glass with the mixer, so I noticed that it needed a good stir.

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Just a reminder that pantry items are always onboard at Virgin, even if they are not offered!


Just ask the CM what's onboard for your flight.

 

[love_the_life]

No basil leaves?

I've only seen the tablet pulled out when I need to ask if they contain things I can't eat (yay allergies!)

On the flight MEL - CBR on Sunday we were shown the pictures of the meals to help us choose.

 

[PPOW]

Couple of meals over the past few weeks

Carrot Cake Bircher - CBR-BNE



Mushroom Bruschetta - BNE-MEL



Corn Fritters - ADL-BNE



Really loved the heirloom tomatoes with the corn fritters.

Just wish they could warm the pastries - would be so much more enjoyable.