Virgin Atlantic serves up fresh Spring/Summer 2026 menu
- Virgin Atlantic launches its Spring/Summer menu, available across its network from 6th May
- Refreshed menu showcases modern British flavours, complemented by thoughtful touches across the journey, from an updated Mile High Tea to new onboard treats for younger travellers as well as the return of a favourite – the Upper Class Sticky Toffee Pudding
- New features include an enhanced kids’ meal, a “Best of British” drinks selection and regional menus for the new Seoul route
Virgin Atlantic is welcoming the new season with fresh food and drink options onboard and in the Heathrow Clubhouse. The new menus are as bold and vibrant as the destinations the airline flies to, with flavour-packed dishes, regional twists and a reimagined drinks selection across every cabin from 6th May.
Upper Class: a fresh take on fine dining
The new Upper Class menu offers a sophisticated selection of seasonal dishes showcasing bold flavours and premium ingredients. Highlights include truffle and garlic-stuffed chicken with a crisp panko coating, and summer greens, chilli and lime roasted salmon with potato gratin, pea tortellini with pistachio and mint pesto cream, and a buttermilk chicken burger in a brioche bun with pickles, sriracha ketchup and Cajun-spiced wedges. Vegan travellers are equally well catered for, with crispy tofu served with XO sauce, jasmine rice and pineapple salsa. Desserts include a white chocolate and passion fruit bavarois, alongside a fan-favourite sticky toffee pudding served with cream.
Premium: classic dishes, Virgin style
Premium customers can enjoy elevated British classics, including truffle macaroni cheese with wild mushrooms and garlic crumb, dill-roasted salmon with smashed minted peas and crushed parsley potatoes, and a herb chicken mini pie with mash, broccoli and rosemary jus.
Economy: big flavours, every flight
In Economy, new mains include chicken with lemon and herb crème fraiche, served with potatoes, peas and beans, alongside mafaldine pasta in a rich tomato sauce with a golden cheese crumb. The mid-flight pizza remains a firm favourite, alongside a refreshed Mile High Tea featuring a new cake, arriving later this season.
Little flyers, big flavours
A refreshed kids’ meal launches across all cabins for younger travellers aged 2–12. The updated menu features breadcrumb-coated chicken with mashed potato, roasted carrots, broccoli and a creamy cheese sauce, served alongside fresh fruit. Desserts have also been given an update, with a mixed berry trifle in Economy and a new Fab-inspired ice lolly for children travelling in Premium and Upper Class.
Best of British: a drinks trolley worth toasting
The onboard drinks range also features new additions, with a focus on home-grown talent. Two English wines from West Sussex headline the Upper Class wine list, with the NV High Weald Bacchus and Pinot Gris Blend featured from May to July, offering notes of white peach, elderflower and spring blossom, followed by the 2025 Bolney Estate Bacchus from August to October, with elderflower, gooseberry and a refreshing lychee finish. The selection is complemented by a Chardonnay from California, a zesty Sauvignon Blanc blend from Argentina, an organic Provençal rosé and a Merlot blend from Bordeaux.
From June, Gravity Theory Cider joins the lineup - a medium-dry sparkling cider made from 100% single-estate British apples - while Burnt Faith British Brandy, distilled in Walthamstow, East London, also returns. Bacardi Spiced is introduced across all cabins, and the alcohol-free “Mindful Sips” range expands with a new flavour from Trip, Cherry Lemon, alongside Pentire Coastal Spritz. The Twinings range also welcomes the viral “Glow” tea in Upper Class and Premium.
Seoul calling: Korean-inspired dining takes off
Virgin Atlantic’s new Seoul route introduces a specially designed regional menu. Outbound highlights include jjim-spiced seabass in Upper Class and Premium, a Korean barbecue chicken rice bowl with stir-fried Asian greens in Economy, and a mid-flight dumpling and tofu roll snack.
On the return, guests can enjoy regional entrées including a vegetable bibimbap. Drinks include a selection of route-specific cocktails, such as the Seoul Highball with Aberfeldy whisky, ginger ale and lime, and a Soju Mojito made with Fever-Tree Mojito Mixer, while soju is available exclusively in Upper Class. Jasmine green tea is also served across all cabins.
The Clubhouse: a seasonal spread worth arriving early for
The recently refurbished London Heathrow Clubhouse is ready to welcome guests this spring with a range of new options, served à la carte, straight to the table. Mains include fragrant chicken makhani, roast bream with spring greens and champagne lemon sauce, a Thai green chickpea curry, and a sourdough flatbread topped with mozzarella, prosciutto and sunblushed tomatoes.
For something lighter, a British Cobb salad with roast chicken, avocado and green goddess dressing offers a fresh alternative, complemented by small plates such as Korean chicken wings, hoisin duck lettuce wraps, prawn tacos and pea and mint soup, ideal for grazing. For dessert, a strawberry and elderflower pavlova or a rich chocolate mousse provide the perfect sweet ending.
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About Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and amazing customer service at its core. In 2025, the airline was voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the ninth year running in the Official Airline Ratings. Headquartered in London, it employs 9,250 people worldwide, flying customers to 28 destinations throughout the year.
Alongside shareholder and partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading transatlantic network, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world. In 2020, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic launched an expanded Joint Venture, offering a comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem miles across all carriers. Virgin Atlantic joined SkyTeam in 2023, as the global airline alliance’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing SkyTeam’s transatlantic network to and from London Heathrow and Manchester.
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