Virgin Australia Business Class - Meals, Menus & Service

[Luke B]

very generous with the broccoli....

IKR... it was as small as it looks. Honestly wouldn't have been hard to fill the plate with more.

 

[kerfuffle]

It's been a little while since my last VA J flight, but from the photos posted it appears that a side plate is no longer provided for the cheese and crackers.

I've only had that maybe twice (probably flying PER-SYD) as someone who flies the Golden Triangle often. I prefer it without a plate as I usually take the cheese and crackers home with me.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

It's been a little while since my last VA J flight, but from the photos posted it appears that a side plate is no longer provided for the cheese and crackers. Not a major issue I suppose, but just another subtle degradation of the J experience. I like to remove the cheese and cracker from the plastic and put them on the plate (I also remember when that was how they were served). I'm pragmatic enough to realise that it is a cost saving which doesn't materially affect the meal.

It looks very budget to me the whole plate. Rex looked better served on a cardboard tray

 

[zig]

I've only had that maybe twice (probably flying PER-SYD) as someone who flies the Golden Triangle often. I prefer it without a plate as I usually take the cheese and crackers home with me.

That’s odd, as I always have had the cheese and crackers on a side plate.

 

[kerfuffle]

That’s odd, as I always have had the cheese and crackers on a side plate.
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Oh, I thought you meant fully open, taken out of the package and presented on a side plate, not like in your photo (which I have had plenty of times).

 

[twinaisle]

Basically we wanted the plate removed from tray in AM when it wasn't needed so they decided to remove side plate in general which we didn't want

 

[zig]

Oh, I thought you meant fully open, taken out of the package and presented on a side plate, not like in your photo (which I have had plenty of times).

Ah, no just sitting in a side plate, although as mentioned I remember the times when the packaging had been opened and placed on the side plate. I now understand your preference for no plate if you take the cheese with you.

 

[Luke B]

VA392 TSV-BNE, same dish as on the flight up with the generous serving of broccoli........ but this one actually tasted much better, it seemed to be hotter, maybe that was the difference?

Chicken tenders, not bad... not as good as some of the curries but it was a pass.

 

[Luke B]

New business menu coming from 27th May and new economy menu from today.

https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/virgin-australia-new-business-class-menu-winter-2026?fbclid=IwdGRjcARnbeZjbGNrBGdt32V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlymKQ-SyieNCWjYMlYbYKmRyTQoDEx6H_BYBc4SDAGemIDJI0R9tbuUh6zd_aem_blv3sd8Cjzq0IwVLAERP5g

 

[jase05]

Mrs Jase is ecstatic that Hard Rated will now be available onboard

 

[Luke B]

Mrs Jase is ecstatic that Hard Rated will now be available onboard

I wonder if it'll be included in the business menu? I've made a separate comment for the economy changes that I saw. Virgin Australia updates Buy on Board Economy Menu.

 

[twinaisle]

I wonder if it'll be included in the business menu? I've made a separate comment for the economy changes that I saw. Virgin Australia updates Buy on Board Economy Menu.

Nothing from the purchase menu is available complimentary to J class. Can purchase it.

 

[Luke B]

Nothing from the purchase menu is available complimentary to J class. Can purchase it.

Ah all good, just knew a couple of the spirits were on both so wasn't sure if they were going to add it too.