SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virgin America, the only U.S. carrier with a touch-screen seatback food ordering system, today unveiled a new menu with a variety of healthy and fresh meal options. All menu items are complimentary in First Class and Main Cabin Select and are available for purchase in the Main Cabin.
"As California's only hometown airline, we are inspired by our locale to provide fresh and healthy options for our guests," said Virgin America Senior Vice President of People, In-Flight and Guest Services Frances Fiorillo. "California cuisine is as much a part of our DNA as technological innovation, and we're proud to marry the two by delivering more fresh meal and snack options than any other domestic carrier -- at any time throughout a flight via a touch of the seatback Red(tm) screens."
Virgin America is the only U.S. airline to offer a "food button," allowing guests the freedom and convenience to order whatever they want to eat or drink during a flight -- either with a touch of the Red(tm) video touch-screen at every seat or through the handheld remote control in every armrest. Virgin America offers six meal options in the Main Cabin available for purchase via the Red(tm) Inflight Entertainment system, with a focus on locally-produced foods. With just a swipe of a credit card through the in-seat ordering system, guests can enjoy the following new menu selections on Virgin America flights.
Main Cabin & Main Cabin Select (between $7-$9.00 in Main Cabin, complimentary in Main Cabin Select):
Breakfast
La Brea Granola with Mixed Berries and Milk -- Crunchy and slightly sweet. This intense, earthy granola is made from a wonderful combination of dried fruit, nuts and grains. Paired with berries and milk.
Any time
Fruit and Cheese -- An assortment of hand-cut cheeses paired with fresh clusters of green grapes, dried pears and walnuts, served with crispy crackers.
Turkey Feta Wrap -- A savory sun-dried tomato wrap filled with an oven roasted turkey breast, garlic herb cheese spread, carrots, tomato, lettuce and crumbled feta cheese.
Roast Beef on Wheat Berry -- delicious sandwich of round roast beef combined with havarti cheese flavored with dill, tomato and lettuce on thick slices of wheat berry bread.
Hummus, Veggies, and Pita -- Mediterranean Hummus with a fresh crudites of broccoli, cucumber, celery, carrots, olives, and grape tomatoes served with wedges of pita bread.
Lunch and Dinner
Vegetarian Chop Salad -- A mixture of romaine, basil, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, red and green bell pepper, sugar snap peas, olives, grape tomatoes, parmesan and cheddar cheeses, partnered with a creamy cilantro dressing.
First Class (all meals and snacks complimentary):
On short haul flights, First Class guests will be offered a selection of tapas-style appetizers. In First Class on long haul flights, guests will have new breakfast, lunch and dinner options, including a variety of tapas.
Breakfast
Tropical fruit plate -- Sliced mango and pineapple served with tangerine-honey yogurt sauce, garnished with raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and kiwi, served with a strawberry twist.
Fruit brochette -- Fresh tropical fruit skewers of strawberries, pineapple, mango, papaya, kiwi, and plum served on a passion fruit yogurt sauce.
Breakfast breads -- Variety of mini muffins, served warm.
Bacon egg and mozzarella sandwich on focaccia -- Fresh baked basil and cheese focaccia with thin folded scrambled eggs, crisp applewood smoked bacon, oven roasted tomatoes and melted fresh mozzarella cheese.
Swedish Pancakes -- Thin Swedish style pancakes with a hint of cinnamon, served with fresh lingonberries compote, served with maple syrup.
Julienne Vegetable Omelet -- French style omelet filled with sauteed carrots, zucchini, summer squash and green bell peppers, served with a creamed baby spinach Chablis sauce and a char grilled tomato with olive oil and fresh herbs
Pancetta and Egg Croissant -- Fresh baked butter croissant with thin folded scrambled eggs, crisp pancetta, fresh basil leaves, parmesan cheese, and served with a sun-dried tomato spread.
Lunch and Dinner
Savory Tapas Appetizers -- Teriyaki marinated roasted chicken with soba noodle salad and tuscan appetizer with roasted vegetable and a balsamic syrup.
Ziti pomodoro with sauteed spinach.
Marinated Duck Salad with gorgonzola and balsamic vinaigrette.
Cheese ravioli puttanesca with grilled squash and zucchini and fontina cheese.
Chicken nicoise salad with balsamic and olive oil dressing.
All served with Eurobake artisan assorted breads.
Trio of Dessert Tapas
Creamy Lemon curd.
Chocolate pot de Creme.
Vanilla Panna Cotta.
RED EYE FLIGHTS ONLY: Freshly baked warm cookies and milk.
There is always an assortment of snacks in the Main Cabin for sale on Virgin America flights, including these options: Galazy munch assortment ($6.00), Chex Party Mix ($3.00), Pringles Original ($3.00), Emerald Dry Roasted Almonds ($3.00), Kashi Tasty Little Crunchies granola bar ($3.00), Brent & Sam's Chocolate Chip Cookies ($3.00), M&M's ($3.00), and Pop Chips ($3.00).
Virgin America offers daily flights from SFO to LAX, SFO to JFK, SFO to SAN, SFO to IAD, SFO to LAS, SFO to SEA, LAX to JFK, LAX to IAD, LAX to SEA, JFK to LAS and in February 2009 -- BOS to LAX and BOS to SFO.
EDITORS NOTE: Virgin America is a U.S. controlled and operated airline and an entirely separate company from Virgin Atlantic. Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is a minority share investor in Virgin America. About Virgin America: Launched in August 2007, Virgin America is a California-based airline that offers guests attractive fares and a host of innovative features aimed at reinventing air travel. Virgin America's base of operations is San Francisco International Airport's ultra-modern and convenient International Terminal. The airline's new Airbus A320-family aircraft offer interactive in-flight entertainment systems and power outlets for electronic gear. In October 2008, Virgin America was named "Best Domestic Airline in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. In July 2008, Virgin America was named "Best Domestic Airline" in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. To learn more: www.virginamerica.com
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