Industry Update VIRGIN TRAINS
ETIHAD AIRWAYS OMAN AIR
Virgin set for summer
Virgin Trains has launched its summer menus for breakfast, light-bites, early suppers and evening meals. Highlights include warm Belgian waffles with blueberry compote for breakfast, afternoon tea packs, open salmon sandwiches and Australian lamingtons. For breakfast there will be a weekly rotational option that will offer more choice and include breakfast dishes from around the globe while maintaining the traditional British favourites. Light Bites options will explore a different part of the globe each week on a three- weekly rotation. Week one starts at home with traditional afternoon tea packs, before taking a trip to the Continent in week two with selections from Scandinavia, France and Greece. Week three includes flavours from Mexico, India, and Australia for something sweet! Mainline Evening Meal options range from Thai Panang curry to Mediterranean quiche, a Greek platter to Chilli cheese. The popular Uglies desserts continues with the addition of a Lily O’Brien’s Banoffee cheesecake flavour to replace the Chocolate & butterscotch. New products in the onboard shop will include Walkers Sunbites, Golden Syrup Porridge, 1/4 pack selection sandwiches, Ham & Cheese Croissants, Sausage Roll Salad box, Greek salad, Rubicon Mango Juice, Stella 4 Lager, Chocolate Mint poppets, Rowntree Jelly Tots, 6 Pack Oreo biscuits, Smint Mint box plus Official Olympic Merchandise - Adidas Sports Cap, Fridge Magnet, Key Ring & Cadbury`s Chocolate Gold Coin.
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Summer menus for Virgin Trains 8
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Etihad Airways has stepped up its commitment to fine and fresh foods with the purchase of 200 hens to be raised free-range at Abu Dhabi Organics Farms. The eggs produced by the hens will be used in Etihad Airways’ Diamond First dishes, including the hugely popular ‘eggs any style’ breakfast option, prepared fresh by the airline’s onboard chefs.
Farm fresh Etihad Oman Air opens new lounge at Muscat
The Majan Lounge has been opened at Muscat International Airport. Designed by JPA (design consultants), the lounge offers a luxurious and tranquil environment with a modern Arabian twist.
In addition to the hens, Etihad Airways has purchased three bee hives, which are also based at Abu Dhabi Organics Farms. Honey produced by the bees will be served exclusively to Etihad Airways passengers and used across an array of dishes.
The airline is planning to introduce its first entirely-organic dish, the Tomato Caprese Salad, to the Diamond First Mezoon Grille menu. The salad’s ingredients of cherry tomato, basil, rocket leaf, mozzarella, and olive oil will all be organic products from the UAE. It is also developing a line of signature pickles that will be available to customers. The pickles are made from entirely organic items including paprika, chilli, onion, capsicum and dates. They will be served with warm bread and a range of cheese.
Abu Dhabi Organics Farms was established in 1997 by Khalid Al Shamsi, an Emirati national passionate about organic living. The farms cover more than 55 hectares of land and feature greenhouses and fields. They produce over sixty different kinds of organic vegetables, fruits and herbs, as well as poultry and livestock.
www.etihadairways.com
Organic honey for Etihad Airways
The product offering includes: • Full Wi-Fi connectivity • Business centre – computer terminals, fax, printers etc.
• Rest rooms with full recliner seats • Media area – full satellite TV, magazines, newspapers etc
• Fully serviced drinks bar • Hot and cold snack buffet counter (serviced by lounge chefs)
• Modern bathrooms with shower and baby changing facilities
The lounge will be open to guests of most of the airlines operating through Muscat Intl Airport and is the third lounge facility opened and operated by Oman Air catering division in the past 18 months. It will be open 24 hours a day/seven days a week .
The dedicated Oman Air lounge (which opened in 2011 ) was recently awarded a top ten placing in the category of ‘Best Airport lounge in the world’ by Skytrax 2012.
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The Majan Lounge
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