Virgin Australia updates Buy on Board Economy Menu.

[Saab34]

It's also an extra money burner. The amount of perishable wastage is wild!

has there been occasions for whatever reason where an entire flights perishables have needed to be thrown out?

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Much the same as buying a cold soft drink from a corner store/cafe, I think that price is pretty standard now.
Overpriced, yes, but most are used to paying this now (convenience fee), almost everywhere, other than an unrefrigerated supermarket shelf.
Oh, and on a side note, can you imagine a US citizen not having a free large sugar-laden soda available? It's probably in their constitution

Definitely not true for 250ml. I could cope if it was a 375ml can but these small cans, $5 no way.

 

[simmomelb]

Definitely not true for 250ml. I could cope if it was a 375ml can but these small cans, $5 no way.

It's standard in my area (South Yarra, Melbourne) at cafes. Actually, one of them charges $5.50 for a small glass of soft drink full of ice, I am betting that has 250ml or less.
Anyway, it is what it is, I guess if people weren't buying them, they would lower the prices.
Even coffee is getting up to $6 to $7 each at some cafes now (small/regular).
I guess I am saying that I wouldn't expect food and beverage prices on a plane to be anything but overpriced.

 

[HS-TQE]

A reason why VAi (SH) at least needs to have the pre-book option for Hot Meals, but as previously discussed in past threads, VA's IT systems (Sabre) are using an outdated Hybrid system which isn't compliant for most modules from both the Full Service category or LCC category or Integrated Alliances such as *A.

Also costly for VA to update and both owners not willing to spend the CapEx to update or train staff in those systems.

 

[twinaisle]

has there been occasions for whatever reason where an entire flights perishables have needed to be thrown out?

It all adds up per flight but there would be flights that have a higher wastage than others.

 

[Saab34]

Pity none is donated, I see my local bakery giving the days remains to the local charity the end of the day. Are staff allowed to take it home?

 

[anat0l]

Pity none is donated, I see my local bakery giving the days remains to the local charity the end of the day.

Probably liability issues. It could likely happen if a specific agreement with a lot of cover-backside legalese was involved.

Are staff allowed to take it home?

I'm going to go with hell no. The company would see that as theft, and yes I know how silly that can sound if the alternative is sending it into the garbage.

 

[ChrisFlyer]

• Savoury beef snack pie and a classic sausage roll
• Triple cheese and caramelised onion sandwich

This kind of sounds like what's left in my fridge/freezer after I've run out of actual food...

 

[Scarlett]

SCENE: VA short or mid haul international flight. Onboard.

One hour out:
“ding”
“Ladies and gentlemen, the following items from our buy on board menu are now available at half price…”

Where’s the entrepreneurial spirit?

 

[twinaisle]

SCENE: VA short or mid haul international flight. Onboard.

One hour out:
“ding”
“Ladies and gentlemen, the following items from our buy on board menu are now available at half price…”

Where’s the entrepreneurial spirit?

That would be the last flight of the day and to try to sell any perishables (if there are any) before they get thrown out in catering.

 

[PERLHR]

Qantas offer this

Well they do ..sometimes at 300 dollars or more in my routes ex Perth!! ...so it's not really "free".

 

[antycbr]

I'm going to go with hell no. The company would see that as theft, and yes I know how silly that can sound if the alternative is sending it into the garbage.

You’d see perceptions that staff didn’t sell items that they had so they could take them home. It’s not worth losing your job over.

 

[Luke B]

New menu dropped today.

https://www.virginaustralia.com/content/dam/vaa/documents/menus/va-onboard-menu.pdf

From what I can see there have been various price increases and the following items added

• Corn Chips and Salsa
• Falafel Wrap
• Cheeseburger toastie
• Mac and Cheese
• Butter Chicken
• Canadian Club? (Not too sure if new)
• Hard Rated
• Great Northern? (Not too sure if new)

 

[RooFlyer]

The Oz online:

Virgin Australia bets on viral cheeseburger toastie in battle with Qantas

While Qantas is pulling out all stops to fill seats with the lure of double status credits or points, Virgin Australia is trying to appeal to travellers’ tastebuds to pack out its flights.

An overhaul of the buy-on-board and business-class menu has seen the addition of a cheeseburger toastie – a culinary creation that’s clocked up close to 20 million views on TikTok.

It’s hoped the $14 toasted sandwich, filled with ground beef, cheese, pickles, sauce and mustard, will prove just as popular as the more humble ham and cheese variety – which is among Virgin Australia’s bestsellers.

Virgin Australia’s secret weapon is a $14 cheeseburger toastie. Picture: Virgin Australia


Who's the first to compare with how its actually presented on board?

 

[PERLHR]

The Oz online:

Virgin Australia bets on viral cheeseburger toastie in battle with Qantas



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Who's the first to compare with how its actually presented on board?

I think we all know how it will "appear" in real life ...

 

[trisreed]

New menu dropped today.

I have had a Great Northern recently on board, so that isn't too new but the CC certainly is. As they did not have any of the sausage roll/pie boxes on the way back to Perth from Brisbane the other week ("we didn't load them"), I tried the Morish nuts which has been a favourite for many years and since it has moved to the 'blue' packaging, it seems to be a lot smaller in quantity. Assuming they actually load these new products on 5 hour flights, it is nice to have a bit of variety even if we know it will "appear" awfully.

 

[simmomelb]

I have had a Great Northern recently on board, so that isn't too new but the CC certainly is. As they did not have any of the sausage roll/pie boxes on the way back to Perth from Brisbane the other week ("we didn't load them"), I tried the Morish nuts which has been a favourite for many years and since it has moved to the 'blue' packaging, it seems to be a lot smaller in quantity. Assuming they actually load these new products on 5 hour flights, it is nice to have a bit of variety even if we know it will "appear" awfully.

The VA OB menu is appalling, and most of the "proper" food items aren't available (weren't loaded/sold out). I've had this happen more times than I care to think about. I've given up on relying on food to be available on VA. Just make sure I eat elsewhere before boarding. Not worth the risk.

 

[twinaisle]

The VA OB menu is appalling, and most of the "proper" food items aren't available (weren't loaded/sold out). I've had this happen more times than I care to think about. I've given up on relying on food to be available on VA. Just make sure I eat elsewhere before boarding. Not worth the risk.

Tbh they load it at the start of the day and if it sells out that's it. It costs $ to load more during the day and the accountants don't want that.

 

[PERLHR]

Tbh they load it at the start of the day and if it sells out that's it. It costs $ to load more during the day and the accountants don't want that.

But then surely they want BOB to actually sell? Seems like a double wammy?.

 

[twinaisle]

But then surely they want BOB to actually sell? Seems like a double wammy?.

I should have said it applies to the fresh items as they sell out. If they sell out then it's pretty much a win. There's flights they don't sell and that becomes waste. They balance each other out.