2013 AA Domestic Meals - menus / menu, photos, etc. (consolidated)
Dec 18, 2013, 10:43 am
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Dec 18, 2013, 11:16 am
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Dec 18, 2013, 4:03 pm
#1158
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There wasn't enough else on the plate to pick and choose from to make a meal - there might have been had all of the catering options been on each plate. At least that might have constituted a snack.
In our case it was a rough flight and it looked like many people didn't brave trying to eat a tomato based soup without wearing it.
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Dec 18, 2013, 10:34 pm
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AA 2204 MSY-MIA 0600-0850 737-800
No PDB
Once in the air, the F/A came around with OJ and Water on a tray saying "juice or water?". She did get other drinks when asked for it but it seemed lazy that she was just trying to imply the selections on the tray were all that were offered. Also, when I asked for some biscoff I was told there weren't any. The flight was frankly a crappy use of upgrade stickers
AA 124 MIA-RDU 1015-1215 737-800
PDB of OJ or Water. Same crew as the last flight actually but they were better this ago around.
Choice of:
Roast Beef Wrap
Offered with vegetable crudite
Chilled Chicken Salad
With pears, roasted beets and goat cheese
Pre-Selected entree choices were acknowledged ^
The salad was actually pretty good even though I think the combination of pears, roasted beets, goat cheese and walnuts is a bit odd. Also, my Dad's salad had no pears on it. The salad seemed popular, everyone in row 3 and 4AB had it. First flight I took with Sam Adams on it...sure beats Corona. Cookie choices were chocolate chip or oatmeal cranberry.
No PDB
Once in the air, the F/A came around with OJ and Water on a tray saying "juice or water?". She did get other drinks when asked for it but it seemed lazy that she was just trying to imply the selections on the tray were all that were offered. Also, when I asked for some biscoff I was told there weren't any. The flight was frankly a crappy use of upgrade stickers
AA 124 MIA-RDU 1015-1215 737-800
PDB of OJ or Water. Same crew as the last flight actually but they were better this ago around.
Choice of:
Roast Beef Wrap
Offered with vegetable crudite
Chilled Chicken Salad
With pears, roasted beets and goat cheese
Pre-Selected entree choices were acknowledged ^
The salad was actually pretty good even though I think the combination of pears, roasted beets, goat cheese and walnuts is a bit odd. Also, my Dad's salad had no pears on it. The salad seemed popular, everyone in row 3 and 4AB had it. First flight I took with Sam Adams on it...sure beats Corona. Cookie choices were chocolate chip or oatmeal cranberry.
Dec 18, 2013, 11:04 pm
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Prior to that, I had never seen Sam Adams in a can before.
Also, funny side note... the FA had no idea how to pour a beer. She came by when I was halfway through it, picked up the can, and dumped the rest into my glass. She quickly headed back toward the galley, and a few seconds later, the beer foamed up over the top of the glass and all over the traytable. My seatmate on the aisle side, who was an older woman (probably in her 70s, but whose last name was Kelly... good Irish name!) looked appalled and quickly shouted to get the her attention. The FA came back and profusely apologized, stating "Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. I don't drink beer... actually I don't drink at all."
Last edited by metallo; Dec 18, 2013 at 11:12 pm
Dec 19, 2013, 12:54 am
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Is that dapper fellow in the natty suit and tie your reflection?
Dec 20, 2013, 10:06 am
#1162
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I'm really struggling trying to decide what to pre-order for an upcoming IAD-LAX lunch flight:
Turkey Sandwich
Sliced oven-roasted turkey breast with stuffing, cranberry, Brie and a garlic herb spread served on wheat berry bread, offered with pumpkin bisque and crudités
Chilled Mediterranean Prawns
Offered with aïoli tarragon sauce and panzanella salad
Any experience with either?
Turkey Sandwich
Sliced oven-roasted turkey breast with stuffing, cranberry, Brie and a garlic herb spread served on wheat berry bread, offered with pumpkin bisque and crudités
Chilled Mediterranean Prawns
Offered with aïoli tarragon sauce and panzanella salad
Any experience with either?
Dec 20, 2013, 10:34 am
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I think the salmon is probably better but I would personally prefer the chicken again.
Last edited by WheelsFirst; Dec 20, 2013 at 10:36 am Reason: Typo
Dec 20, 2013, 6:55 pm
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Dec 20, 2013, 7:48 pm
#1165
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I'm really struggling trying to decide what to pre-order for an upcoming IAD-LAX lunch flight:
Turkey Sandwich
Sliced oven-roasted turkey breast with stuffing, cranberry, Brie and a garlic herb spread served on wheat berry bread, offered with pumpkin bisque and crudités
Chilled Mediterranean Prawns
Offered with aïoli tarragon sauce and panzanella salad
Any experience with either?
Turkey Sandwich
Sliced oven-roasted turkey breast with stuffing, cranberry, Brie and a garlic herb spread served on wheat berry bread, offered with pumpkin bisque and crudités
Chilled Mediterranean Prawns
Offered with aïoli tarragon sauce and panzanella salad
Any experience with either?
Hope this helps.
Dec 20, 2013, 10:24 pm
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Had these choices in F on a MIA-LAX 3 class flight yesterday. This was a long flight so I chose the sandwich. It was so-so. It was warm but was difficult to eat as it had so much stuff in it that it all kept oozing out of the bread. My wife through it was great It was filling, however, and was preceded by a quite large salad with a grilled chicken breast. The whole meal just didn't seem to go together (e.g. a salad with a chicken breast and then a sandwich with turkey). The pumpkin soup was OK but not terribly tasty. I did see the prawns and it looked like 5 large chilled prawns on a bed of lettuce. I would say that would be more suitable for a light eater.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Dec 21, 2013, 5:50 am
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I had the salmon last week, it was fine, served cold on greens w/a sesame/asian dressing on the side. I didn't understand the reasoning behind the mangoes/pineapple - but they are easy to remove.
Dec 21, 2013, 12:48 pm
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Rumor is American will begin to roll out enhanced trans-con service in January. The enhancements include the merger of lunch and dinner menus (lunch flights will feature dinner meals), three meal choices in both cabins (this is already showing on aa.com for flights in January with meal pre-selection), and light (cold) breakfast before arrival on redeye flights (in addition to light dinner after departure).
Dec 21, 2013, 1:16 pm
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AA 3291 (CR7)
ORD 15:15
IAH 17:55
Refreshments (listed on schedule)
Choice of Grilled Chicken Salad or Three Small Sandwiches
Sandwiches were ham and cheese, tomato and cheese, and turkey and cheese
Has anybody had a situation where schedule on AA.com listed as refreshments but actually meals were served? When a flight attendant asked about having lunch I told her that I thought no meals on this flight. Flight attendants were doing ORD-IAH-LAX-SJC that particular day but the aircraft returned back to ORD as ORD-IAH-ORD and return segment was same flight number AA 3291. I asked a flight attendant if she was sure meals were served on this flight mentioned the return IAH-ORD leg was same AA 3291 flight number. Flight attendants looked for double catered meals, at IAH there is no catering service for CR7. Flight attendants looked like they were sure meals were served on ORD-IAH segment. I still hope that a flight attendant did not serve us IAH-ORD meals by mistake. Little nice surprise since I was not expecting meals.
ORD 15:15
IAH 17:55
Refreshments (listed on schedule)
Choice of Grilled Chicken Salad or Three Small Sandwiches
Sandwiches were ham and cheese, tomato and cheese, and turkey and cheese
Has anybody had a situation where schedule on AA.com listed as refreshments but actually meals were served? When a flight attendant asked about having lunch I told her that I thought no meals on this flight. Flight attendants were doing ORD-IAH-LAX-SJC that particular day but the aircraft returned back to ORD as ORD-IAH-ORD and return segment was same flight number AA 3291. I asked a flight attendant if she was sure meals were served on this flight mentioned the return IAH-ORD leg was same AA 3291 flight number. Flight attendants looked for double catered meals, at IAH there is no catering service for CR7. Flight attendants looked like they were sure meals were served on ORD-IAH segment. I still hope that a flight attendant did not serve us IAH-ORD meals by mistake. Little nice surprise since I was not expecting meals.
Last edited by AlwaysAisle; Dec 21, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Dec 21, 2013, 1:59 pm
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Rumor is American will begin to roll out enhanced trans-con service in January. The enhancements include the merger of lunch and dinner menus (lunch flights will feature dinner meals), three meal choices in both cabins (this is already showing on aa.com for flights in January with meal pre-selection), and light (cold) breakfast before arrival on redeye flights (in addition to light dinner after departure).
jammanxc has a sample menu on his blog shared on his post in the A321T thread. Here is the sample menu:
Originally Posted by jammanxc
In-flight Dining for First Class and Business Class:
American is enhancing the transcontinental premium food and beverage service with new entrees, appetizers, salads and desserts.
Breakfast Flights:
Menu options may include:
- Gruyere and fontina cheese omelet with mushrooms accompanied by roasted red pepper potatoes and chicken apple sausage.
- Belgian waffles with sea salted caramel topping served with chicken apple sausage
- Tomato, leek and turkey bacon strata served with seasoned potatoes and chicken apple sausage.
- Smoked salmon and bagel accompanied by Bibb leaf lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, caper berry, and whipped cream cheese
Additionally, an espresso and cappuccino machine will be able for First Class customers only.
Lunch and Dinner Flights:
Appetizer choice may include:
Sliced sirloin with corn salsa
Thai seasoned chicken breast with grilled pineapple and watermelon served with Asian mint dressing.
Entrees may include:
- Grilled beef filet served with green and yellow haricot verts and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
- Shrimp scampi with roasted tomato garlic cream sauce served with creamy polenta accompanied by roasted asparagus.
- Butternut squash gnocchi with sautéed spinach, butternut squash, and sage cream sauce.
- Grilled beef filet served with sautéed spinach and kale accompanied by potatoes au gratin.
- Pumpkin seed encrusted chicken breast with brown butter sauce served with sugar snap peas and mashed sweet potatoes.
- Pasta duo of cheese tortellini with pesto alfredo sauce and Florentine manicotti with Mediterranean tomato sauce.
Red-Eye Flights:
Customers flying on overnight flights will be offered a light dinner and a wake-up breakfast featuring fruit smoothies and warmed breakfast breads.
American is enhancing the transcontinental premium food and beverage service with new entrees, appetizers, salads and desserts.
Breakfast Flights:
Menu options may include:
- Gruyere and fontina cheese omelet with mushrooms accompanied by roasted red pepper potatoes and chicken apple sausage.
- Belgian waffles with sea salted caramel topping served with chicken apple sausage
- Tomato, leek and turkey bacon strata served with seasoned potatoes and chicken apple sausage.
- Smoked salmon and bagel accompanied by Bibb leaf lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, caper berry, and whipped cream cheese
Additionally, an espresso and cappuccino machine will be able for First Class customers only.
Lunch and Dinner Flights:
Appetizer choice may include:
Sliced sirloin with corn salsa
Thai seasoned chicken breast with grilled pineapple and watermelon served with Asian mint dressing.
Entrees may include:
- Grilled beef filet served with green and yellow haricot verts and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
- Shrimp scampi with roasted tomato garlic cream sauce served with creamy polenta accompanied by roasted asparagus.
- Butternut squash gnocchi with sautéed spinach, butternut squash, and sage cream sauce.
- Grilled beef filet served with sautéed spinach and kale accompanied by potatoes au gratin.
- Pumpkin seed encrusted chicken breast with brown butter sauce served with sugar snap peas and mashed sweet potatoes.
- Pasta duo of cheese tortellini with pesto alfredo sauce and Florentine manicotti with Mediterranean tomato sauce.
Red-Eye Flights:
Customers flying on overnight flights will be offered a light dinner and a wake-up breakfast featuring fruit smoothies and warmed breakfast breads.