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Rehabilitated Virgin Australia cuts free food for economy passengers in onboard menu review
March 25th 2021
Virgin Australia (VA) said today it is reviewing its business and economy class fares at the hybrid carrier following its emergence from voluntary administration last November. Read More » "The new fare brands will deliver better value for travellers, provide more flexibility and choice compared with travelling pre- COVID-19," VA said. The carrier has reduced business class fares by 20% compared with pre-COVID-19.
In another change, the airline today introduced a buy onboard food menu, which will replace free snacks in economy, and a new business class menu. The decision to eliminate complimentary snacks was made after consultation with customers, the airline said. "By removing snacks that are not valued by our guests we can structurally reduce airfares making it even cheaper to fly," VA CEO, Jayne Hrdlicka, said.
