2013 AA Domestic Meals - menus / menu, photos, etc. (consolidated)
#391
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Flew my first AA Domestic F last night. LAX-SFO. No PDB. Inflight I was served a packet of savoury mix and 1 beverage.
I'm on the LAX-MIA 777 next week in F. Entree choices on aa.com are Turkey Sandwich or Chilled Prawns with salad. Is the that really what AA serve on a 5hr flight in F??
I'm on the LAX-MIA 777 next week in F. Entree choices on aa.com are Turkey Sandwich or Chilled Prawns with salad. Is the that really what AA serve on a 5hr flight in F??
#392
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I am flying this route at the end of May and according to the meal reservation page the turkey sandwich comes with a pumpkin bisque and crudites. Were you offered the soup and was it good? I was debating whether to get this or the chilled Mediterranean shrimps. The sandwich sounds heartier.
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I am flying this route at the end of May and according to the meal reservation page the turkey sandwich comes with a pumpkin bisque and crudites. Were you offered the soup and was it good? I was debating whether to get this or the chilled Mediterranean shrimps. The sandwich sounds heartier.
#394
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Bad? The only difference between lunch and dinner is that lunch flights do not offer an appetizer (i.e. 2 pieces of shrimp). Entree choices have been recently enhanced to include at least a hot main. As aw pointed out below, the sandwich comes with a pumpkin bisque and crudité. In addition , three cabin F also offers an entree size salad with chipotle chicken topping as well as ice cream sundae or fruit and cheese plate to finish. I would not equate 2 missing pieces of shrimp to "bad"
IMHO, the difference between dinner and lunch is quite marked. Example. This is more of a case of personal preference and YMMV
I did not realize they were enhancing the transcon lunch options. I guess I'll see it for myself in a couple of months.
#395
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Location: PHX
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AA 2244 DFW-EWR
Scheduled departure 11:25
Actual pushback @ 11:45 due to late arriving aircraft & a rousing game of musical gates (3 gate changes in an hour).
PDB
Hot towels
Warm Nuts
Choice of:
Lemon Grass Salmon Salad With fresh greens, pineapple, mango, jícama, radish and Asian sesame dressing
or
Cornmeal Crusted Chicken
Served with roasted sweet potatoes and corn maque choux
Bread basket
Choice of Chocolate Chip or Red/White/Blue cookie
No mints
Pre-order acknowledged while taking drink orders ^
Scheduled departure 11:25
Actual pushback @ 11:45 due to late arriving aircraft & a rousing game of musical gates (3 gate changes in an hour).
PDB
Hot towels
Warm Nuts
Choice of:
Lemon Grass Salmon Salad With fresh greens, pineapple, mango, jícama, radish and Asian sesame dressing
or
Cornmeal Crusted Chicken
Served with roasted sweet potatoes and corn maque choux
Bread basket
Choice of Chocolate Chip or Red/White/Blue cookie
No mints
Pre-order acknowledged while taking drink orders ^
#396
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I had the same lunch option as Txrus from DFW-BOS flight 2410 this afternoon took off 12:08pm but no PDB. Chose the salmon.
#397
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How was it?
#398
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I am flying this route at the end of May and according to the meal reservation page the turkey sandwich comes with a pumpkin bisque and crudites. Were you offered the soup and was it good? I was debating whether to get this or the chilled Mediterranean shrimps. The sandwich sounds heartier.
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LAX-RDU
First Class
737-800
Breakfast Skillet or Cereal
Midflight fruit and cheese plate
Pre-arrival cookie and milk
First Class
737-800
Breakfast Skillet or Cereal
Midflight fruit and cheese plate
Pre-arrival cookie and milk
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RDU-LAX
Dinner
737-800
Same as the other transcon meals posted above
Dinner
737-800
Same as the other transcon meals posted above
#401
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IMHO, the difference between dinner and lunch is quite marked. Example. This is more of a case of personal preference and YMMV
I fly the LAX-MIA route in 3 cabin F regularly and this is what I had for lunch most recently:
I also fly LAX-JFK 3 cabin F on a regular basis and this is the most recent meal I was served on a dinner flight:
As you can see, the only difference between lunch and dinner is the missing appetizer (2 shrimps, or in this case, 2 slices of beef). Everything else is identical. Again, I fail to see how that is "bad" or "marked"
#402
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BlissWorld my "bad" reference was strictly directed toward the turkey sandwich referred to in Post 388. Which is what I got stuck with my last transcon lunch flight in early 2012. For a premium cabin, I personally think that's pretty weak.
That said, the pictures from the recent lunch flight you just posted look very good, and certainly much better than that turkey sandwich. And I assume that's due to the enhancements you referenced in your orginal responce. I've only taken 3 other transcons since that flight in early 2012 (DFW based). All of them were dinner flights, which I did enjoy. So I will defer to you as you have far greater exprience on these routes than I do.
That said, the pictures from the recent lunch flight you just posted look very good, and certainly much better than that turkey sandwich. And I assume that's due to the enhancements you referenced in your orginal responce. I've only taken 3 other transcons since that flight in early 2012 (DFW based). All of them were dinner flights, which I did enjoy. So I will defer to you as you have far greater exprience on these routes than I do.
#403
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5/9/13 AA #1739
Scheduled 9:20
Finally in the air thanks to rain & wind 10:10
PDB
Hot towels
Choice of:
Steel-cut oatmeal garnished with fresh berries and brown sugar
or
Spinach and roasted pepper strata served with herbed potatoes and fire-roasted sausage
Mints prior to landing
Pre-order not acknowledged even when I brought it up while FA was taking breakfast orders prior to take off
Scheduled 9:20
Finally in the air thanks to rain & wind 10:10
PDB
Hot towels
Choice of:
Steel-cut oatmeal garnished with fresh berries and brown sugar
or
Spinach and roasted pepper strata served with herbed potatoes and fire-roasted sausage
Mints prior to landing
Pre-order not acknowledged even when I brought it up while FA was taking breakfast orders prior to take off
#405
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04.27.13, DCA-LAX, Dinner
04.27.13, DCA-LAX (737, new seats), 4:59p departure, Dinner
DINNER SERVICE
Starter
Mojito shrimp with somen noodles
Salad
Seasonal greens with fresh vegetables offered with chile cucumber salad
Classic Caesar dressing
or
Premium extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Assorted gourmet breads
Entrees
Panko Crusted Chicken
Served with lemon thyme sauce, roasted rosemary baby potatoes and vegetables
Cheese Ravioli
Complemented by tomato cream sauce
Dessert
Traditional Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream your choice of hot fudge, butterscotch or seasonal berry toppings, whipped cream and pecans
Assorted Cheese Plate
An assortment of fine cheeses with garnishes
LIGHT REFRESHMENT
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Cookies
Freshly baked on board
WINES AND BEVERAGES
Sparkling Wine
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Carneros Brut
Pear and floral notes backed by toasty almond, with lively citrus on the palate and a soft finish
White Wine
Turi Sauvignon Blanc
Hints of citrus and tropical fruit with crisp acidity and tropical flavors
Terlato Pinot Grigio
Fruit and hints of melon and passion fruit with a dense mid-palate and a crisp, lingering finish
Red Wine
Pacific Heights Cabernet Sauvignon
Medium-bodied with juicy cherry flavors and toasty oak character
Jason-Stephens Estate Syrah
The palate is full of cola, blueberry, hints of espresso and cocoa dust
(Followed on menu by typical selection of spirits, whiskeys, beers, brandy and liqueurs, and soft drinks)
==
Appetizer lacked flavor and was difficult to eat--noodles glommed together.
Salad was very good.
I had the panko crusted chicken and enjoyed it.
SUPERB service...just absolutely excellent FAs.
DINNER SERVICE
Starter
Mojito shrimp with somen noodles
Salad
Seasonal greens with fresh vegetables offered with chile cucumber salad
Classic Caesar dressing
or
Premium extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Assorted gourmet breads
Entrees
Panko Crusted Chicken
Served with lemon thyme sauce, roasted rosemary baby potatoes and vegetables
Cheese Ravioli
Complemented by tomato cream sauce
Dessert
Traditional Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream your choice of hot fudge, butterscotch or seasonal berry toppings, whipped cream and pecans
Assorted Cheese Plate
An assortment of fine cheeses with garnishes
LIGHT REFRESHMENT
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Cookies
Freshly baked on board
WINES AND BEVERAGES
Sparkling Wine
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Carneros Brut
Pear and floral notes backed by toasty almond, with lively citrus on the palate and a soft finish
White Wine
Turi Sauvignon Blanc
Hints of citrus and tropical fruit with crisp acidity and tropical flavors
Terlato Pinot Grigio
Fruit and hints of melon and passion fruit with a dense mid-palate and a crisp, lingering finish
Red Wine
Pacific Heights Cabernet Sauvignon
Medium-bodied with juicy cherry flavors and toasty oak character
Jason-Stephens Estate Syrah
The palate is full of cola, blueberry, hints of espresso and cocoa dust
(Followed on menu by typical selection of spirits, whiskeys, beers, brandy and liqueurs, and soft drinks)
==
Appetizer lacked flavor and was difficult to eat--noodles glommed together.
Salad was very good.
I had the panko crusted chicken and enjoyed it.
SUPERB service...just absolutely excellent FAs.