2013 AA Domestic Meals - menus / menu, photos, etc. (consolidated)
May 2, 2013, 4:05 pm
#376
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May 2, 2013, 8:32 pm
#377
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Cheers.
May 2, 2013, 8:43 pm
#378
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AA 889 MIA-SFO
Dept. 4:45P (Actual 5:45P) - Arrival 8:00P (Actual 9:00P)
757-200
4/30/13
No PDB, but FA's distributed bottles of water before the door closed.
No hot towels.
Menus were handed out and dinner choices were Panko Crusted Chicken served with lemon thyme sauce, roasted rosemary baby potatoes and vegetables OR Cheese Ravioli with tomato cream sauce.
Why does AA bother to serve something Panko crusted if you cannot maintain the crispiness of the dish?
I was surprised that the main dish was served together with the appetizer and salad. On previous transcon dinner flights this was done separately.
Mojito shrimp with somen noodles - When will AA revamp transcon meals and offer new appetizers/main dishes? Seriously, two shrimps only? I once ordered a special meal and I had more than 2 shrimps with cocktail sauce as an appetizer.
Salad - lettuce, red onion and a sprinkling of feta cheese with a choice of dressing. A bit lacking in my opinion. Please add some olives or cherry tomatoes.
Panko crusted chicken - the sauce was more robust than lemon thyme. As a matter of fact it tasted like roast beef jus.
Dessert - Fruit cup, cheese plate OR made to order sundae. Isn't the fruit cup supposed to be served with the pre-arrival cookies?
Pre-arrival cookie - chocolate chip or cranberry with white chocolate.
Dept. 4:45P (Actual 5:45P) - Arrival 8:00P (Actual 9:00P)
757-200
4/30/13
No PDB, but FA's distributed bottles of water before the door closed.
No hot towels.
Menus were handed out and dinner choices were Panko Crusted Chicken served with lemon thyme sauce, roasted rosemary baby potatoes and vegetables OR Cheese Ravioli with tomato cream sauce.
Why does AA bother to serve something Panko crusted if you cannot maintain the crispiness of the dish?
I was surprised that the main dish was served together with the appetizer and salad. On previous transcon dinner flights this was done separately.
Mojito shrimp with somen noodles - When will AA revamp transcon meals and offer new appetizers/main dishes? Seriously, two shrimps only? I once ordered a special meal and I had more than 2 shrimps with cocktail sauce as an appetizer.
Salad - lettuce, red onion and a sprinkling of feta cheese with a choice of dressing. A bit lacking in my opinion. Please add some olives or cherry tomatoes.
Panko crusted chicken - the sauce was more robust than lemon thyme. As a matter of fact it tasted like roast beef jus.
Dessert - Fruit cup, cheese plate OR made to order sundae. Isn't the fruit cup supposed to be served with the pre-arrival cookies?
Pre-arrival cookie - chocolate chip or cranberry with white chocolate.
First, I understand we left an hour late but on a transcon they could have done a PDB run, the traffic really died down towards departure time.
Second, I ordered the same chicken entree (pre-ordered, and the FAs acknowledged it) and thought it was fine, but not crusted/crunchy as you observed.
Third, on a 5p departure there isn't any excuse for the 'all-one-tray' service. It's a 6 hour flight, and not late in the eveing so no need to rush, so I chalk it up to laziness.
The FAs were okay, attentive with refills and such, but nothing over the top.
May 2, 2013, 9:13 pm
#379
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AA 889 MIA-SFO
Dept. 4:45P (Actual 5:45P) - Arrival 8:00P (Actual 9:00P)
757-200
4/30/13
No PDB, but FA's distributed bottles of water before the door closed.
No hot towels.
Menus were handed out and dinner choices were Panko Crusted Chicken served with lemon thyme sauce, roasted rosemary baby potatoes and vegetables OR Cheese Ravioli with tomato cream sauce.
Why does AA bother to serve something Panko crusted if you cannot maintain the crispiness of the dish?
I was surprised that the main dish was served together with the appetizer and salad. On previous transcon dinner flights this was done separately.
Dept. 4:45P (Actual 5:45P) - Arrival 8:00P (Actual 9:00P)
757-200
4/30/13
No PDB, but FA's distributed bottles of water before the door closed.
No hot towels.
Menus were handed out and dinner choices were Panko Crusted Chicken served with lemon thyme sauce, roasted rosemary baby potatoes and vegetables OR Cheese Ravioli with tomato cream sauce.
Why does AA bother to serve something Panko crusted if you cannot maintain the crispiness of the dish?
I was surprised that the main dish was served together with the appetizer and salad. On previous transcon dinner flights this was done separately.
In regards to Panko being not crisp, I can tell you that if you try reheating any meant to be crisp textured item in an oven that only heats to 300 or so degrees, crisp "ain't happening".
May 2, 2013, 10:12 pm
#380
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denCSA - nice to know that there was another fellow Flyertalk member onboard. Were you seated towards the front? I was in 4B and from my seat I had a good view of the galley and could swear that I saw a container with towels on the counter.
I agree with you that the FA's were attentive and did make an effort to provide refills, but I feel that they took some shortcuts with the service. I realize that when pax board from the 1L door it is challenging to do PDB, but as you noted traffic died down towards dept. time and they could have offered a tray with water or OJ. The bottles of water were supposed to be given at the conclusion of the meal service.
Rob760 - I appreciate your insightful perspective, but when the price for a F tkt is the same regardless of equipment, I expect the same level of service in the front cabin whether I am on a 767 or 757. As for the ovens being unable to heat food to a crispy finish, this is a shortcoming that I can accept. In that case, why not provide dishes that will be better suited for this type of re-heating? Braised dishes in flavorful sauces would seem to be more suitable. I would gladly take a pot roast over this chicken dish any day.
I agree with you that the FA's were attentive and did make an effort to provide refills, but I feel that they took some shortcuts with the service. I realize that when pax board from the 1L door it is challenging to do PDB, but as you noted traffic died down towards dept. time and they could have offered a tray with water or OJ. The bottles of water were supposed to be given at the conclusion of the meal service.
Rob760 - I appreciate your insightful perspective, but when the price for a F tkt is the same regardless of equipment, I expect the same level of service in the front cabin whether I am on a 767 or 757. As for the ovens being unable to heat food to a crispy finish, this is a shortcoming that I can accept. In that case, why not provide dishes that will be better suited for this type of re-heating? Braised dishes in flavorful sauces would seem to be more suitable. I would gladly take a pot roast over this chicken dish any day.
May 3, 2013, 6:13 am
#381
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Yep, I was in 2B, was the last to board in F if I remember right.
May 3, 2013, 10:32 am
#382
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My options for a lunch flight next week are:
Has anyone had either? They both sound mediocre.
Chilled Teriyaki Beef With scallion, red bell pepper and udon noodle salad
Chicken Pot Pie Crępes Served with supreme sauce and chipotle mashed sweet potatoes
Chicken Pot Pie Crępes Served with supreme sauce and chipotle mashed sweet potatoes
May 3, 2013, 10:52 am
#383
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Not to defend AA, but the 762 on Flagship Transcon have 9 cabin crew. The 757 has either 5 or 6 cabin crew, and they have to serve more passengers (762=168 pax vs 752=188 pax). The logistics and number of staff have a big reflection on the service you receive. When it's a 757, you're not getting the fully Flagship Service.
Again, pure laziness to not serve it separately because that is what the service standards call for.
Now, can someone explain the obsession with a pre-departure beverage? I've never thought twice about it but everyone here seems to be OCD over it.
May 3, 2013, 11:14 am
#384
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Overall, mediocre is probably a good description for the chicken; can't help you w/the beef salad.
May 3, 2013, 12:07 pm
#385
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Snack
PDB Open Bar^
Choice of steak salad with soba noodles or open face chicken sandwich.
Oatmeal cranberry cookie or chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
We were served by a FA who strongly resembled a slightly older Kristen Stewart, with a similar personality (i.e. lack there of). Though, she was very attentive to her credit. Drinks constantly topped off, etc. Pre-order wasn't acknowledged, but I got what I wanted. The salad was alright.
DFW-ORD
Snack
PDB Open Bar^
Choice of steak salad with soba noodles or open face chicken sandwich.
Oatmeal cranberry cookie or chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
We were served by a FA who strongly resembled a slightly older Kristen Stewart, with a similar personality (i.e. lack there of). Though, she was very attentive to her credit. Drinks constantly topped off, etc. Pre-order wasn't acknowledged, but I got what I wanted. The salad was alright.
May 3, 2013, 12:12 pm
#386
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May 3, 2013, 12:23 pm
#387
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May 4, 2013, 8:28 pm
#388
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Flew my first AA Domestic F last night. LAX-SFO. No PDB. Inflight I was served a packet of savoury mix and 1 beverage.
I'm on the LAX-MIA 777 next week in F. Entree choices on aa.com are Turkey Sandwich or Chilled Prawns with salad. Is the that really what AA serve on a 5hr flight in F??
I'm on the LAX-MIA 777 next week in F. Entree choices on aa.com are Turkey Sandwich or Chilled Prawns with salad. Is the that really what AA serve on a 5hr flight in F??
May 5, 2013, 3:10 am
#389
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Flew my first AA Domestic F last night. LAX-SFO. No PDB. Inflight I was served a packet of savoury mix and 1 beverage.
I'm on the LAX-MIA 777 next week in F. Entree choices on aa.com are Turkey Sandwich or Chilled Prawns with salad. Is the that really what AA serve on a 5hr flight in F??
I'm on the LAX-MIA 777 next week in F. Entree choices on aa.com are Turkey Sandwich or Chilled Prawns with salad. Is the that really what AA serve on a 5hr flight in F??
May 5, 2013, 5:24 am
#390
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Strange yesterday ORD/SFO 425PM departure was a lunch service rather than a dinner service. The gate board even showed it as Lunch.