• Home
  • Reviews
    • Flight Reviews
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Lounge Reviews
    • Trip Reports
  • About
    • Press
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Award Expert
  • Advertising Disclosure
Live and Let's Fly
  • Home
  • Reviews
    • Flight Reviews
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Lounge Reviews
    • Trip Reports
  • About
    • Press
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Award Expert
  • Advertising Disclosure
Home  >  Meal of the Week • Virgin Atlantic  >  Chicken Fajitas On Virgin Atlantic
Meal of the WeekVirgin Atlantic

Chicken Fajitas On Virgin Atlantic

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 15, 2022October 15, 2022 15 Comments

My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago.


Sometimes an airline meal can be ugly, not exactly as described, but still incredibly delicious. That was the case with my chicken fajitas on Virgin Atlantic on my recent journey from Los Angeles to London.

Virgin Atlantic May Not Have Served Chicken Fajitas, But The Slop Was Delicious

Dinner was served after takeoff on our 10-hour journey to London Heathrow. Choices were described as an Asian noodle dish or chicken fajitas. When I think of fajitas, I think of a sizzling skillet with meat and vegetables crackling.

Instead, I was served what can best be described as a casserole with Spanish rice, chicken chunks, and peppers topped in melted cheese. That’s not fajitas, but it was a surprisingly satisfying supper.

Earlier, I had enjoyed a Texas BBQ dinner (mouth-watering brisket), so I was not even all that hungry, but for purposes of this review (and let’s face it, because I never turn down “Mexican” food…), I ate it. Not bad at all and frankly better than many premium cabin meals I have been served this year.

If you would like to read my full flight review, you can do so here.


> Read More: Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class Review


CONCLUSION

While the chicken fajitas were not really chicken fajitas, the late-night snack was respectable for an economy class meal and the perfect blend of salt, fat, and carbs that quickly induced slumber.

Virgin Atlantic’s meal service is still not what it was prior to the pandemic (cost savings under the false pretense of protecting your health), but the “chicken fajitas” are recommended.

Previous Article United Airlines Asks California For Crew Rest Exemption
Next Article Would You Risk Flying To Or Through Amsterdam Right Now?

About Author

Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

Related Posts

  • United Airlines Japanese Meal

    Japanese Meal In United Airlines Business Class

    March 18, 2023
  • vrigin voyages virgin red great deal

    Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus Makes 77k Points Worth $3800

    March 5, 2023
  • Green Chili Frittata United Airlines

    Green Chili Frittata On United Airlines

    February 11, 2023

15 Comments

  1. Maugrim Reply
    October 15, 2022 at 6:47 pm

    What utter swill. I can’t believe the difference with which airline meals are treated in reviews here. Remember the criticism of Egypt Air? Im not saying that it wasn’t warranted, more that the same yard stick doesn’t seem to apply.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      October 15, 2022 at 11:03 pm

      Are you kidding? EgyptAir was Business Class and the fish was beyond nasty. The pre-arrival meal was a total joke.

      • Maugrim Reply
        October 16, 2022 at 1:36 am

        As I said, the criticism of Egypt Air was warranted, but, gee some of the slop you give a pass to…..

        • Austin Reply
          October 16, 2022 at 9:12 am

          Just because it looks like crap doesn’t mean it doesn’t taste good. I have had similar experiences flying, I look at the food and think what am I about to eat. Then I eat it and it tastes amazing. Presentation is only one part of the meal, the taste is what is important. You almost sound like you are picking a fight just for the sake of it.

  2. Mr G Reply
    October 15, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    I understand the flight is leaving from Los Angeles which has a large Mexican population, but why would a British airline serve Chicken Fajitas? To me this doesn’t make sense. Surely they could have come up with something a little more like English cuisine.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      October 15, 2022 at 11:04 pm

      And why call it chicken fajitas when it was more like chicken enchiladas without a tortilla?

  3. JR Reply
    October 16, 2022 at 3:50 pm

    Best economy meal ever for me
    November 1984. TWA Heathrow to jfk
    With the drinks service they served honey roast peanuts – the main event was a wonderful honey mustard chicken with mini roasties and mixed veg.

    Yes this was my first ever transatlantic (done it over 100 times since) but this meal has truly stood out above many mediocre meals in economy on virgin, BA, UA, AA, AC etc.

    I’ve also flown business and upper class numerous times (not just transatlantic) on NW, PA, TW, BA, VS, NZ, LH, LX, MH, CX, JL etc…
    For me personally…JL…

  4. Mark Reply
    October 16, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    Looks like the contents of a diaper

  5. Asa George Reply
    October 16, 2022 at 5:54 pm

    Food should look appetizing,(not pig slop)I love what northern Europeans and Japanese do with dill,herbs and vegetables to that end.If I recall right,you were also served a very nice breakfast,a pastry-croissant,skyr,coffee,juice,…that would please me in biz class

  6. CHARLEY BARLEY Reply
    October 16, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    SHIM NEEDS TO GET OVER HERMSELF
    AND MAYBE CONSIDER SOMETHING
    WORTHWHILE LIKE : READING A GOOD BOOK ; SAYING A FEW PRAYERS FOR OTHERS (THAT IS IF SHIM CAN GET AWAY
    FROM HERMSELF – A FORMIDABLE TASK !)
    AND/OR VOLUNTEERING !
    THEN TOO , WITH TRAVEL BENEFITS THERE IS ALWAYS THEE POSSIBILITY OF
    VISITING THEE BRITISH ISLES AND LIVING
    HAPPILY EVER-AFTER IN A KILT OF A CLAN
    OF SHIMS OWN CHOOSING ! A PICTURE ON
    THEE MANTLE BAD ENOUGH BUT SITTING
    AT THE DINING ROOM TABLE ? NEVER !

  7. Maryland Reply
    October 16, 2022 at 9:30 pm

    Looks exactly like a Stouffer/ Lean cuisine. I have forgotten what they called it. Chicken Siussa ?( Or something). The rice didn’t have olives. But I liked it. Supposed to be chicken in a sour cream sauce with cheese on top.

  8. Asa George Reply
    October 16, 2022 at 10:25 pm

    American is known to make these lean cuisine things a year in advance and freeze until serving,being One World partners,who knows?..Charley(Charlotte?)Barley seems to have eaten British mad cow disease and it’s affecting the poor things brain.Some kind soul will say a prayer for him/her,I’m sure someone will,anyday now

  9. Brett Reply
    October 17, 2022 at 4:47 am

    Not bad looking slop…

  10. T- Reply
    October 17, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    I have to think, if you were served fajitas that looked Ike that on a US based airline, you might have trashed the review. It’s normal on this forum for people to default to bashing all US based airlines over bad food regardless of how it tastes.

  11. Tony N Reply
    October 17, 2022 at 7:15 pm

    Even though I read this “food news,” I will not mix FOOD and FLYING for various reasons. It presents a toilet problem. I may easily get nauseated by turbulence with food in my stomach. And, why pay extra money for food on an airplane when you can enjoy better food in a restaurant at your destination? Economy class for me.

Leave a Reply

Cancel reply

Search

Recent Posts

  • Avianca 787-8 Business Class Review
    Review: Avianca 787-8 Business Class March 20, 2023
  • Color Blind Pilot Sues United Airlines For Firing Him March 20, 2023
  • Ryanair Twitter
    Ryanair Savagely Trolls Passenger On Twitter March 20, 2023
  • hyatt all-inclusive hyatt zilara rose hall
    Hyatt Acquisition Provides Hints About All-Inclusive Future March 19, 2023

Categories

Popular Posts

  • American Airlines unaccompanied Minor Predator
    American Airlines Flight Attendant Freaks Out After Man Offers His First Class Seat To Child February 25, 2023
  • United Airlines Polaris Lounge Chicago Review
    Review: United Polaris Lounge Chicago (ORD) February 21, 2023
  • Bankman-Fried Alaska Airlines
    Poor Sam Bankman-Fried “Downgrades” From American Airlines Business Class To Alaska Airlines First Class February 20, 2023
  • There’s A Pilot In My Seat! February 21, 2023

Archives

March 2023
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Feb    

As seen on:

live_and_lets_fly

The new United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles The new United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles is the most beautiful of all Polaris Lounges. Stay tuned for a detailed look and many more photos on the blog tomorrow. Well done @united.
@malaysiaairlines just announced it would retire i @malaysiaairlines just announced it would retire its A380 fleet. While not surprising, it is sad to see the growing list of carriers retiring this superjumbo jet. On Malaysia Airlines, I flew the #A380 once from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to London (LHR) and had the entire first class cabin to myself (full review on the blog). It was a beautiful flight that I will always remember.
Welcome to @fly_bur @aveloair! I am so excited tha Welcome to @fly_bur @aveloair! I am so excited that a new carrier, Avelo, has launched, especially from an airport just 12 minutes from my home!
I greatly miss the @lufthansa #747-8 at @flylaxair I greatly miss the @lufthansa #747-8 at @flylaxairport. Hopefully this summer it will return.

.
.
.
.
#Lufthansa #FirstClass #747 #747-8 #StarAlliance #Miles #Points
I recently spent a weekend at the @ventanabigsur. I recently spent a weekend at the @ventanabigsur. This is not only a lovely, all-inclusive resort, but one of the best properties to use your @hyatt World of Hyatt points.
.
.
.
.
#Hyatt #BigSur #California #WorldofHyatt #CA-1 #Points #Hotels
In terms of a spacious first class product, the @E In terms of a spacious first class product, the @Emirates suite on a 777-300ER is hard to beat. My preference is Suite 2K.

.
.
.
.
#Emirates #777 #firstclass
Nearly five years ago, I took a “break” from I Nearly five years ago, I took a “break” from Instagram ahead of the birth of my first child. Goodness, how time flies. While I’ve enjoyed catching up on others over the years, now it is time for me to return to Instagram. In this first post, I highlight two joys in my life, my two children, whom I trust will grow up to be prolific travelers that circumnavigate the globe as ambassadors of love and respect.

.
.
.
.
.

#travel #airplanes #airlines #miles #points #familytravel #human #integrity #honor
United Airlines' new Polaris seat is a huge improv United Airlines' new Polaris seat is a huge improvement over UA's current business class seat. Check out my blog at liveandletsfly.com for 70+ photos of how @united is transforming its entire business class experience starting this December!
The perfect @flysas name tag for #Longyearben! The perfect @flysas name tag for #Longyearben!
Spotted four #polarbear outside of #longyearbyen - Spotted four #polarbear outside of #longyearbyen -- oh, and I love 40°F summer weather!
One of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure One of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure of flying with in all my years of flying. Thank you @flysas SK940 on 11 Aug 2016
Next stop ARN! But dear @flysas , next time if I a Next stop ARN! But dear @flysas , next time if I assign a window seat months in advance, don't move me to a center seat "for my convenience" with no way to get my original seat back... 😞
Ready for #PIA from #MAN to #JFK -- we will be rac Ready for #PIA from #MAN to #JFK -- we will be racing the #Delta flight to JFK at the gate next to us, which also departs at 12:45p. With @onemileatatime
Another room with a beautiful view... #hyattregenc Another room with a beautiful view... #hyattregencycasablanca #cassablanca #hyatt
Enjoying #shanghai with @onemileatatime from the i Enjoying #shanghai with @onemileatatime from the inside of the @grandhyatt_shanghai ... It is 40°C outside! 😓
From my front gate to my boarding gate in 15 minut From my front gate to my boarding gate in 15 minutes flat. I ❤️ #bur #burbankairport
@malaysiaairlines #747 out of retirement and in se @malaysiaairlines #747 out of retirement and in service at #kul -- beautiful livery!
View from my 61st floor room at the beautiful bran View from my 61st floor room at the beautiful brand new @parkhyattguangzhou -- look for a full review coming soon on the blog #hyatt #parkhyatt #guangzhou #parkhyattguangzhou
Will miss the @united #globalfirstlounge at #ord, Will miss the @united #globalfirstlounge at #ord, which closes tomorrow and the Queen of the Skies #747 which will be retired in 2018.
The colonial #architecture of #mumbai is stunning. The colonial #architecture of #mumbai is stunning. If you're ever here, get up at 5am and have a walk around the city before it gets busy. You can hear the birds instead of honking horns.
Load More... Follow on Instagram
facebook twitter instagram rss

This site is for entertainment purposes only. The owner of this site is not an investment advisor, financial planner, nor legal or tax professional and articles here are of an opinion and general nature and should not be relied upon for individual circumstances.

 

Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. While we do try to list all the best miles and points deals, the site does not include all card companies or credit card offers available in the marketplace. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners.

 

Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.