'Appalling' - Australian airline serves two-minute noodles in business class

A business class passenger on Virgin Australia, where seats can cost more than $2500, has hit out at the airline after they were allegedly served two-minute noodles for their meal. The flyer posted a photo of the snack and soft drink online, causing some to label it “appalling” and a “joke”. Economy passengers get a granola bar according to reports, but only for those that ask for one. The airline went bankrupt earlier his year and has new owners, Bain Capital. It’s reported that the supply chain of complimentary snacks is severely limited. It is also claimed that some staff are taking sick leave to avoid abuse from flyers. Virgin Australia says it is seeking to minimise interactions between crew and passengers. According to Airline Ratings, a spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing of our guests is always our top priority and we have a variety of safety measures throughout our customer journey to minimise risks associated with Covid-19, including a limited-service onboard. As travel demand begins to increase we are exploring the possibilities for our onboard Business Class offering, whilst continuing to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our guests and crew. We look forward to providing this limited Business Class offering to our guests soon.”<br/>