Download in flight entertainment by virgin australia

Chicken on this flight, and that, too, goes down a treat. The Morish Premium Savoury Nibbles is my favourite snack onboard Virgin flights. The Katsu Curry is not available. But not to worry, this terriyaki chicken was sensational. Later in the flight, I indulge my sweet tooth. I must admit though, the Pocky Strawberry sticks were a bit too sweet for me. But some of my travel mates love them. On my return flight, I enjoy a Nanban Chciken. Virgin Australia Boeing 737 amenities, entertainment and serviceI like to download video content onto my personal iPad before every flight. But I understand that many people do not do this. And there are times when I’ve not had time to download anything beforehand. This is where an airline’s in-flight entertainment is so important. Especially on a longer flight like this one. Virgin Australia does not disappoint in this regard. As expected on a brand-new aircraft, the in-flight entertainment is modern and responsive. Even on my couple of years old iPad. The content includes all the major categories of movies, TV and kids. But remember to bring your own device. Virgin only offer Wi-Fi-based entertainment and does not have seat-back screens. The availability of content is good and includes the main categories of Movies, TV and Kids. A great selection of movies is on offer. A good selection of documentaries and comedies available. This should keep the kids quiet for most (fingers crossed!) of the flight. How to book this flight with

At larger International Airports like Sydney and Melbourne, I complete the security process within 10 minutes. Unfortunately, there are no lounges available at the International Airport. The third-party Reef Lounge is temporarily closed, with access previously granted to Priority Pass cardholders. A nice open check-in area in the revamped Cairns International Terminal. The check-in process at the Cairns International Terminal is seamless. The flight information pops up on the gate screen. Almost go time! My boarding pass and passport, ready in hand. Very exciting! Our Virgin plane, ready to whisk us off to buzzing Tokyo. Virgin Australia Boeing 737 seatingI board the brand new Boeing 737-8 aircraft that was recently delivered to Virgin Australia. It looks amazing! The Business Class seats have been refined and now include footrests, which were a clear omission from the previous version. The new Economy and Economy X seats are slimmed down, allowing for more seat pitch and increased seat padding for greater comfort. This padding is a must for a seven-plus hour flight. A feature I especially love with these new seats is the tablet holder clips. It makes the pleasure of watching entertainment on my iPad so much more comfortable. No head tilting and sore neck, and more room on my tray table for my meal and drink. And the clip easily adjusts to all sizes of smartphones and tablets, which is great. You might notice that there are currently no cabin dividers between Economy and Business Class. Newly designed cabin dividers will

And had time to heat the meal. This provides a natural separation between the snack and hot meal.I start with the Morish Premium Savoury Nibbles, accompanied by a cold cup of Spring Water. I’m a big fan of the Morish nuts and think that’s the best snack on the menu. It has a mixture of dry roasted nuts, cashews and pretzels.Next up is the hot meal. I’m slightly disappointed that the Katsu Curry that is listed on the menu is not available as I prep my taste buds for some curry goodness. But it is not to be. Not to worry, though, as the Teriyaki Chicken is a fantastic, tasty replacement. My sweet tooth beckons…I relax and enjoy multiple hours of in-flight entertainment before I start to again feel a bit peckish. This time, it’s my sweet tooth calling. One of my excellent Virgin Australia hosts advised me to try the Pocky Strawberry Sticks. So, who was I to argue? And given that my sweet tooth was particularly loud today, I accompanied them with a chocolate chip muffin. All washed down with an English Breakfast tea. Now, these Pocky sticks are sweet. And I mean sweet. Too sweet, in fact, even for my sweeter-than-sweet teeth. But from what Virgin Australia tells me, they are incredibly popular. So perhaps on this one, I am in the minority. For reference, I have added an image of my hot meal from my return flight to Cairns from Tokyo Haneda. I choose the Nanban

A great new option to get from Australia to Tokyo. And why not take two-holidays-in-one. Cairns and Tokyo beckon! Last month, I was fortunate to visit both Cairns and Tokyo as a guest of Virgin Australia. As such, I was also able to test out the direct Virgin Australia flight between Cairns and Tokyo Haneda. This flight is flown on Virgin’s new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Below is my review of my flight and what people can expect when boarding Virgin Australia en route to the stunning metropolis of Tokyo. Check-in, lounge and boardingMy starting point for this flight is, of course, Cairns. Don’t worry, though, if don’t live in Cairns. Multiple flights are on offer to connect you from your city to Cairns. If you live in one of the Golden Triangle cities, it is a one-stop connection. For everyone else, it is likely two. I arrive at Cairns International Airport with my fellow media contingent and am amazed at how modern and open this airport feels. I believe it has just undergone a refurbishment. And there are still some small areas of unfinished construction. But aside from that, check-in is a breeze. Being seated in Economy X and a Velocity Platinum member affords me the privilege of using the Business Class check-in counters, speeding up the check-in process. Although the general bag drop line is moving along well, too. The advantage of flying out of a smaller international airport is the speed of getting through security. Unlike morning peaks