Virgin Australia 777-300ER Business Class from LAX to SYD - Menus, Food, Drink, and Sydney Arrival

Once settled, we decided to catch a nap before take-off (after our champagne, of course). I had no problem catching a few winks once we pushed back from the gate, which was just a few minutes late. Unfortunately, the plane taxied around the airport for more than 2 hours. At first I thought we were just making our way to some distant runway and waiting in a long line of late-night international TPAC departures. After about 45 minutes of taxiing, the captain announced that we have to return to the terminal to off-load an ill crewmember and they are trying to find a gate for us. Eventually, we made our way back to a gate, off-loaded the crew member and got back into the take-off line. I was able to nod-off here and there during the 2 hours; but, it really was tough as we were taxiing. I was very happy to spend the time to do this rather than have a diversion to Hawaii though! And, of course, it meant more time on-board (although, they didn’t let us get started on the self-service bar yet) in a pretty nice cabin.

Photo Below: Nuts and Wine after take-off in Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Once airborne, we started a movie and enjoyed the dinner service.

Photo Below: Menu in Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Wine Selections in Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Wine Selections Welcome in Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Wine Selections - Champagne in Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Wine Selections in Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Wine Selections - Dessert Wines in Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: My Starter: Serrano ham and cherry bocconcini salad with roasted capsicum, capers and basil - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: My Main Course: Braised duck leg in duck broth with chorizo, baby turnip, broad beans and watercress - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Mrs. FindAWay’s Main Course: Massaman vegetable curry with steamed jasmine rice, Thai basil and coriander - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: My Dessert: Haagan Dazs - Strawberry ice cream - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Mrs. FindAWay’s Cheese Selection: Farmstead cheddar, Cambanzola blue, amd Camembert accompanied by dried apricots, pecans and flat bread crackers - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Once the delicious dinner and dessert service was concluded, we finished our movies and had the in-flight turndown service before we got ready for some sleep (and the self-service bar became available).

Photo Below: Onboard Self-Service Bar - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Onboard Self-Service Bar - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Nighttime Cabin - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)

Photo Below: Turndown Service - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


I slept relatively well (and long). I awoke just as breakfast service was beginning and with less than 3 hours remaining on our flight. I thought about a morning nip from the self-service bar; but, it had been turned into a breakfast beverage bar.

Photo Below: Location as Breakfast Service Began - Business Class - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: My Breakfast: Croissant, Fruit, and Buttermilk pancakes with poached stone fruits, Greek yoghurt and mint - VA2 (777-300ER)


Photo Below: Mrs. FindAWay’s Breakfast: Apple crumble muffin, Fruit, and Bircher muesli with vanilla berries and toasted hazelnuts - VA2 (777-300ER)


As we approached Sydney, we found a decent view out our window and I felt vindicated in my research of choosing the H, K side of the plane for our landing view. But, the plane turned sharply and went very nearly over downtown providing those on the A, B side an absolutely stunning close-up view of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and downtown Sydney.

Photo Below: Our Sunrise View of Sydney Harbor Shortly Before Landing (Bondi Beach Center) - VA2 (777-300ER)


We both have Global Entry and were looking forward to trying SmartGate upon landing in Sydney. But, we found very confusing and poor signage; so, we went through the regular immigration queue (it wasn’t very long anyway). With our bags retrieved, we were excited to get out and see Sydney.