Originally Posted by emma dog

My first international business class flight was in 1990 on AA, and my first domestic first flight was around 1991, also on AA.

I can’t remember a time prior to this era where the overall food offering was better than what we have today. Sure, there are elements (warm bread? Individualized sundaes?) that were better, but don’t think a case can be made that the overall meals have been better than “now”.