Virgin Australia adds $12 hot chips to economy airline menu

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Virgin Australia has introduced hot chips as a purchasable menu item for economy passengers on flights longer than 1.5 hours.

Virgin Australia unveiled new economy and business class menus on Tuesday, introducing hot chips as a purchasable item for economy passengers on flights longer than 1.5 hours. The airline is charging $12 for the dish and says it is believed to be a first for an Australian airline.

Serving hot chips at altitude presented logistical challenges. The airline said the cooking process was tested and evolved over many months to ensure they arrive to passengers hot and crispy. The menu item is made possible by using skin-on potatoes, packaging designed to allow adequate airflow during cooking, and heating them in onboard ovens. The bowl of chips is finished with aioli dip on the side, salt and pepper.

Virgin Australia has also introduced other new menu items including a chicken Caesar wrap, matcha lattes, BOSS iced latte coffee, chai lattes and a Jose Cuervo Sparkling Margarita. Business class passengers have access to dishes including an egg and cheese breakfast quesadilla and seared beef with roasted vegetables, potato and rosemary jus.

How it is being reported

• Virgin Australia announces $12 hot chips now available to economy passengers in exciting menu updateThe popular carrier said this dish has never been served on an Australian airline.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 06:30
• Virgin Australia announces $12 hot chips now available to economy passengers in exciting menu updateThe carrier said this popular dish has never been served on an Australian airline.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 06:30

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