Flew mostly Alaska transcons in the last few years between JFK and West Coast, and I was surprised how small the meal portions are on the 5-6hr flights. The nut portions are rather small, and there are no appetizers, just a few leafs as a salad to accompany the main, with one bread roll plated on tray.

I think AA has the best meal services right now on these premium transcon routes, both in their meal qualities and quantities, and the coursed delivery in business. I also agree AA's warm nut mixes are better, with pistachios.

As Alaska's CEO admitted, their transcons aren't as competitive as the others, so I'm curious to what extend will they invest in these routes.