Originally Posted by
Irubi
Also, is there likely to be a non-meat or fish option on board anyway that isn't showing on the pre-book screen?
Not for an entree choice, but you will still be able to eat the warm nuts, a side salad (if either entree comes with one), bread, and dessert. So you won't go completely hungry if you don't order a special meal.
Also, you can ask the FA is you can have an item from the coach buy-on-board menu.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...ealService.jsp
As mentioned above, ordering a special meal will not impact upgrades in any manner.