2012 AA International Meals - menu /menus, photos, etc. (consolidated)
Mar 18, 2012, 10:12 am
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[QUOTE=nologic;18220562]ORD-PVG First Class
March 17, 2012
My comments: I thought he food was pretty good (I had the beef). Also liked the champagne and the Agenntinian Merlot, although I didn't think there was any wine as goood as the previouls Hall Cabernet.
Wine List:
Champagne: 2004 Champagne Moutard (Reims)
I am glad you liked the Moutard. It did not work for me on the 4 flights I have had it on this year!
March 17, 2012
My comments: I thought he food was pretty good (I had the beef). Also liked the champagne and the Agenntinian Merlot, although I didn't think there was any wine as goood as the previouls Hall Cabernet.
Wine List:
Champagne: 2004 Champagne Moutard (Reims)
I am glad you liked the Moutard. It did not work for me on the 4 flights I have had it on this year!
Mar 18, 2012, 1:00 pm
#107
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They serve it all at oncel.... much like Dine Upon Request in Biz or First only different. So for all those flying in the back, here is what you have to look forward to..
To Start:
Drink Service - Unlimited free Soft Drinks and Free Beer/Wine. Sampled the White which was an incredible recent vintage "Just Chardonnay" from France. Served in individual bottles and of course the well paired plastic vessel
Individual Sanitary Packaged Mini Nacho Cheese Flavored Crispy Things. An elegant accompaniment to the wine if I do say so..
1st Meal -
Salad and Apps:
Bed Freshly wilted lettuce with random veggies. Served with house personal "Thousand Island Dressing". Piquant and zesty at the same time.
French processed white cheese product in sanitary self serve package. The happy cow on the front confirms the quality of the cheese and when paired with the Table Crackers we have a contrasting crispy and creamy delight.
Freshly Packaged Individual Roll with Butter. Amazing that when removed from the packing the moistness quickly vanishes leaving you with bread reminiscent of the bakery products stored a bit to long in the cupboard.. crunchy goodness.
Main Course:
While tempted by the chicken with rice, chose the Pasta with Cheese in bright marinara sauce. Warmed to perfection with the slightly dry edges which suggested al dente without being overbearing. Salted to the level that even camels in the desert would appreciate.
To Finish:
Walkers Cookies - Ginger flavored - a scottish classic.
Pre-Arrival Snack:
More Fantastic White Wine... they say Just Chardonnay... I say delish.
Superb single serve deep dish pizza. Plenty of cheese and a soft crust of happy dough. Cooked to perfection and served with a smile.
7 Large Red Grapes -- Clearly imported from the finest vines.. also as a bonus you can take the seeds home and plant your own vineyard.
To Start:
Drink Service - Unlimited free Soft Drinks and Free Beer/Wine. Sampled the White which was an incredible recent vintage "Just Chardonnay" from France. Served in individual bottles and of course the well paired plastic vessel
Individual Sanitary Packaged Mini Nacho Cheese Flavored Crispy Things. An elegant accompaniment to the wine if I do say so..
1st Meal -
Salad and Apps:
Bed Freshly wilted lettuce with random veggies. Served with house personal "Thousand Island Dressing". Piquant and zesty at the same time.
French processed white cheese product in sanitary self serve package. The happy cow on the front confirms the quality of the cheese and when paired with the Table Crackers we have a contrasting crispy and creamy delight.
Freshly Packaged Individual Roll with Butter. Amazing that when removed from the packing the moistness quickly vanishes leaving you with bread reminiscent of the bakery products stored a bit to long in the cupboard.. crunchy goodness.
Main Course:
While tempted by the chicken with rice, chose the Pasta with Cheese in bright marinara sauce. Warmed to perfection with the slightly dry edges which suggested al dente without being overbearing. Salted to the level that even camels in the desert would appreciate.
To Finish:
Walkers Cookies - Ginger flavored - a scottish classic.
Pre-Arrival Snack:
More Fantastic White Wine... they say Just Chardonnay... I say delish.
Superb single serve deep dish pizza. Plenty of cheese and a soft crust of happy dough. Cooked to perfection and served with a smile.
7 Large Red Grapes -- Clearly imported from the finest vines.. also as a bonus you can take the seeds home and plant your own vineyard.
I didn't realize that Marilyn Hagerty was on FT
Mar 26, 2012, 3:00 pm
#108
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ORD-PEK in J
I have the misfortune of taking AA ORD-PEK in J soon. What should I expect to be served on the flight? I assume the service is similar to 7:00pm JFK-HND (Dinner/Light follow-on) and 6:30am HND-JFK (Breakfast/Brunch).
Thanks.
Thanks.
Mar 26, 2012, 3:11 pm
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Well played, execplatscum! You have a way with words! Sounds exactly like my LHR-BOS gourmet experience except the pre-arrival snack was a ham sandwich with the same cheese & cracker combo plus some dried fruit bits and a KitKat bar.
We need more economy descriptions on this thread for us that fly in the back of the bus; but maybe FTers never fly less than J?
We need more economy descriptions on this thread for us that fly in the back of the bus; but maybe FTers never fly less than J?
Mar 26, 2012, 3:37 pm
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Mar 26, 2012, 4:05 pm
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Mar 27, 2012, 10:58 am
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I am really shocked by that... I know they have an extra 2 passengers on an AA aircraft, but setting a table in full International First Class is, in my mind, a bare minimum of service standard.
Mar 27, 2012, 11:55 am
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On the return, even though the flight is at 7am, they will serve "dinner" upon take off
The purser said it's dinner in Chicago. Anyway, same meal service: dinner, snack, and then breakfast prior to landing.
Mar 27, 2012, 12:04 pm
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Really? I thought the ex-PEK morning departures served a heavy brunch after take off.
Mar 27, 2012, 12:39 pm
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Same as HND/JFK. Dinner-salad, appetizer, 4 entree choices followed by a midflight hot snack (or cold sandwiches. Don't get the cold, they look like coach kids meals) followed by a snack service (cold tray or pizza) prior to landing.
On the return, even though the flight is at 7am, they will serve "dinner" upon take off The purser said it's dinner in Chicago. Anyway, same meal service: dinner, snack, and then breakfast prior to landing.
On the return, even though the flight is at 7am, they will serve "dinner" upon take off
The purser said it's dinner in Chicago. Anyway, same meal service: dinner, snack, and then breakfast prior to landing.
Mar 27, 2012, 1:45 pm
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ORD-LHR First Class. AA metal.
Mar 27, 2012, 2:26 pm
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Mar 28, 2012, 3:38 pm
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Dinner in F MIA-SXM
A question.....
We'll be in F DFW-MIA-SXM. The second leg is technically international, of course, but it would not surprise me if dinner on this 738 flight is more domestic in nature.
Anyone have an idea concerning what we'll be offered for dinner on the MIA-SXM leg including the red wine selection?
We usually fly in F on CO (excuse me, UA) IAH-SJU with a connection into SXM; however, those days appear to be over for several reasons that I won't get into here.....
Thanks......
We'll be in F DFW-MIA-SXM. The second leg is technically international, of course, but it would not surprise me if dinner on this 738 flight is more domestic in nature.
Anyone have an idea concerning what we'll be offered for dinner on the MIA-SXM leg including the red wine selection?
We usually fly in F on CO (excuse me, UA) IAH-SJU with a connection into SXM; however, those days appear to be over for several reasons that I won't get into here.....
Thanks......
Mar 28, 2012, 3:51 pm
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Caibbean usually gets the same, if not worse than domestic (for example, JFK-SJU, a 4 hour flight, has a dinner service thats worse than DFW-LAX, a 3 hour flight). Salad, entree, and a slice of cake. No ice cream, no appetizer. FYI, AA's "international" definition specifically excludes the Caribbean.
Central America and beyond gets a slightly improved/larger salad for lunch and dinner and a larger tropical fruit plate for breakfast. Lunch and dinner both get ice cream.
Central America and beyond gets a slightly improved/larger salad for lunch and dinner and a larger tropical fruit plate for breakfast. Lunch and dinner both get ice cream.
Mar 28, 2012, 5:10 pm
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Caibbean usually gets the same, if not worse than domestic (for example, JFK-SJU, a 4 hour flight, has a dinner service thats worse than DFW-LAX, a 3 hour flight). Salad, entree, and a slice of cake. No ice cream, no appetizer. FYI, AA's "international" definition specifically excludes the Caribbean.
Central America and beyond gets a slightly improved/larger salad for lunch and dinner and a larger tropical fruit plate for breakfast. Lunch and dinner both get ice cream.
Central America and beyond gets a slightly improved/larger salad for lunch and dinner and a larger tropical fruit plate for breakfast. Lunch and dinner both get ice cream.
Quite understandably, for the most part.
Caribbean = mostly leisure markets (except Haiti, where full meals are offered in all classes of service) - AA has virtually zero competition from other legacy U.S. carriers in Caribbean markets
Central America = significant business travel (=competition), in addition to leisure travelers
However, I have to say that it is lousy that the new 2,700-mile BGI-DFW flight gets a reduced domestic-level meal (no appetizer, cookie, or ice cream) despite being much longer than transcons or LAX-Hawaii routes. J doesn't even get the Personal Water Service offered on transcons!