Virgin Australia unveils its new winter menu

Aussies will be pleased to know they can get their hands on a classic dish on Virgin flights with their all-new winter menu.

Virgin Australia has just revamped its menu offering across its economy and business class cabins with some great Aussie classics making the cut.

If you’re a fan of the good ol’ chicken parmi (or parma) you’ll be pleased to know you can order it 35,000ft in the air in business class, as the airline unveils its new winter menu.

Those on the pointy end have plenty to choose from, with roughly 17 new lunch and dinner items on rotation, from Italy, Japan, India and Mexico.

Virgin Australia will now be serving chicken parmis/ parmas - however you prefer to say it.

It comes as the airline revamped its economy and business class menus ahead of winter.

For those craving pasta there’s the risoni pasta and vegetable salad with grilled chicken or gnocchi leek and mushroom ragout.

If Japanese food is what you prefer the soba noodle and slaw salad with grilled chicken, soy caramel dressing and sesame, can tick that box.

Looks oretty tasty - this is the beef ragu and potato gnocchi with roasted vegetables and eggless chocolate cake - and some cheese and crackers and a glass of red.

And as for Indian and Mexican dishes, there’s chickpea masala with herbed jasmine rice and optional tandoori chicken, as well as a three-bean quesadilla with sour cream and salsa.

Of course, if an Aussie classic is what you’re after, there’s the chicken parmigiana with mixed roast vegetables and sweet potato wedges.

Brekky items include dragonfruit and coconut oat balls, plain yoghurt with cranberry and apple granola, strawberry and honey – and banana bread with honey lemon ricotta.

Those in economy also don’t miss out with five new ‘buy on board’ items to choose from – including the savoury beef snack pie and sausage roll served side-by-side, triple cheese and caramelised onion sandwich and Italian indulgences from St Food Co such as the creamy spinach and ricotta tortellini.

It can all be washed down with the popular Archie Rose peach gin and soda.

“At Virgin Australia, we believe flying should be as enjoyable as the destination, right down to what’s served on-board,” Kyler Chong, Virgin Australia’s general manager product & customer strategy, said.

French toast with marscapone and maply syrup.

“Our new winter menu embodies our passion for bringing personality to the skies, featuring fresh, flavour-packed options designed to add value and delight at every bite.”

The new business class menu comes into effect on May 28, while the economy menu is available now.

Meanwhile, the airline also announced it will give Velocity Frequent Flyer members travelling on new long-haul services to Doha (VA1-29) and beyond with Qatar Airways (launching from June 2025) a USD$20 Dine on Us voucher to redeem at selected food outlets at Hamad International Airport’s restaurants.

The Dine on Us offer is part of a suite of premium benefits for Gold and Platinum Velocity members, alongside complimentary Advance Seat Selection, Priority Baggage, Points upgrades to Business Class from 1 July 2025, and additional baggage allowance.