I know it's not a major problem for most ...

+1

I force myself to not use the package view because it is so crippled.

You'll need to file a request. I've done so more than once on missing
functionality on the Package View per request of IntelliJ folks.

Jon

Rayz wrote:

.. but if anyone at Jetbrains has a minute, could they activate the 'New' item on the package context menu?

You'll need to file a request.

Done.