Originally Posted by
carlosdca
What the FA said does not seem to be in contradiction to what they advertise
Originally Posted by
MarkOK
Sure, it's 100% clear to me what to expect too, but only after having 100 flights in the last few years to know to ignore AA's glossy messaging, take the qualification statements to mean they won't actually do anything, and expect the bare minimum of the most restrictive parts of small print. But, for every ANC-DFW flight, you'll have a lot of hungry people surprised to find that the only thing available for 6 hours is an overpriced pringles can.
There is no glossy messaging. Nothing glossy about "snack for a fee" right on the e-ticket.
Nothing glossy about "selections may vary" or "limited availability".
You are laser focused on "meals available", which is the ONLY piece of contradicting information.
Bottom line, as per the information given before buying a specific ticket, and as per the e-ticket, only snacks for fee will be offered.
This is not about defending AA's practices.
AA is terrible and no options of a meal on a 6hrs+ flight is horrible service. But that's what it is.
It is not false advertising. No filet-mignon or hot sandwiches advertised anywhere. Seems the best of the bunch is the coveted snack box, which is still a piece of junk and not better than the pringles or the almonds.
But that's what they offer to buy on board and is exactly as per their website.