Virgin Atlantic Pre-Select meals

It is now possible to pre-order your meal on Virgin Atlantic using Pre-Select.

This facility is an extension of the usual dietary / special meals that you can order when you log into Manage My Booking (as with most airlines).  The great advantage is a far greater selection than is usually available on board, particularly in the Economy classes.  But don’t worry if you have forgotten what you have ordered.  The cabin staff will have details in your Passenger Name Record (PNR).  If you change your mind, providing that the aircraft has sufficient cover with meals, that is no problem.

Which flights are eligible for meal pre-ordering?  It is available between seven days and 24 hours in advance.

Virgin Atlantic makes it clear that the service is available on all flights departing from Heathrow as well as all inbound services returning to London from the US and Caribbean. It is NOT available when returning from other destinations including Africa and Asia.

Rhys Jones of Head for Points recently joined an Upper Class flight from Heathrow to Male.

“This was what was on offer.  As you can see, there are a large number of options – ten in total. The last three are ‘exclusive’ to pre-select and would not otherwise be available on my flight.  Here is the Upper Class choice.

Herb roasted chicken breast with fondant potatoes, broccolini, wild mushrooms and madeira sauce.

Roasted trout fillet with jasmine rice, pickled radish and carrot, charred bok choy, coriander cress and a light Thai green sauce.

Spinach and ricotta tortellini with sage butter sauce, grilled baby courgettes and artichoke topped with a parsley panko crumb (vegetarian).

Sweet and sour pork with jasmine rice, crispy onions and bok choy.

Chicken achari with cabbage and carrot thoran, basmati rice and paratha.

Cauliflower sweet potato and chickpea curry with pea pilau, mushroom garlic palak and naan bread (vegan).

Spiced apple and parsnip soup with a gouda cheese and chilli jam toastie (vegetarian, Express Meal).

Herb crusted North Atlantic cod fillet with a lemon caper butter, new potatoes and broccolini.

Roasted pork belly with cauliflower and truffle purée, boulangère potatoes, baby carrots, wilted kale and a cider sauce.

Panko coated tofu with katsu vegetable curry, jasmine rice and pickled ginger (vegetarian).

Three of the dishes are vegetarian whilst one is vegan. You can also pre-order an Express meal which is served within an hour of take-off, usually as a one-tray service.

Pre-select only applies to the main course. You will still be able to choose a starter from the menu on board, as well as a dessert.

You can pre-select your meal on the Virgin Atlantic website once you have booked”.

https://preselect.virginatlantic.com/gb/index.html

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