Longhaul menu / menus; meal experiences/requests for menus 2009 (consolidated)
May 4, 2009, 12:07 pm
#91
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I remember the crab cakes from last cycle... If I recall, they were overly-salted every time I had time. And they had this "cream sauce" that was basically watery and salty with little flavor.
I had the chicken with mango "salsa" recently. I thought it was good. The rice and beans tasted like they were cooked with their standard enchilada sauce. The sauce on the side was billed as a "habenero mango salsa"...good flavors - a little sweet, a little spicy.
I had the chicken with mango "salsa" recently. I thought it was good. The rice and beans tasted like they were cooked with their standard enchilada sauce. The sauce on the side was billed as a "habenero mango salsa"...good flavors - a little sweet, a little spicy.
May 4, 2009, 2:19 pm
#92
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Is FEBO followed on all longhaul flights or is it hit or miss?
May 4, 2009, 2:55 pm
#93
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In my experience, it is followed on all flights that feature a meal choice, but only for the main meal entree - so ultra-longhaul flights featuring two or three meals will use FEBO for the main meal only.
Last week was the first time in a long time that I can remember that the FAs neglected to follow FEBO, on a BOS-LAX lunch flight. I was in row 6 of the 757 and the FA began taking meal preferences from the front.
I figured there'd be problems when the FA began her boarding announcement with "rollaboards will fit in the bins on the DEF side wheels first" and "if you're in a bulkhead row, which is row 3 or 7 . . . " Both of those, of course, refer to MD-80s. Turns out she was a recently-recalled, rusty ex-TWA FA who didn't immediately notice she was boarding a 757. Fortunately, my meal choice was still available.
Last week was the first time in a long time that I can remember that the FAs neglected to follow FEBO, on a BOS-LAX lunch flight. I was in row 6 of the 757 and the FA began taking meal preferences from the front.
I figured there'd be problems when the FA began her boarding announcement with "rollaboards will fit in the bins on the DEF side wheels first" and "if you're in a bulkhead row, which is row 3 or 7 . . . " Both of those, of course, refer to MD-80s. Turns out she was a recently-recalled, rusty ex-TWA FA who didn't immediately notice she was boarding a 757. Fortunately, my meal choice was still available.
May 5, 2009, 3:25 am
#94
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: New York
Posts: 7,352
AA 98 ORD-LHR Business Class May 2009
American Airlines
AA 98 ORD-LHR
Business Class
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Wine List
Champagne
Pommery Brut Champagne
White Wines
Joseph Drouhin Rully Chardonnay
Groom Lenswood Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Adelaide Hills, Australia
Red Wines
Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo 2004
Wattle Creek Shiraz, Alexander Valley
Sherry
Emilio Lustau Sherry
Dessert Wine
Graham’s Vintage Port 1999
Late Night Supper
Thank you for choosing American Airlines.
It is our pleasure to offer you a variety of dining options on today’s flight. Select from a flexible menu especially designed for our premium late night Supper service.
To Start
Warm Mixed Nuts
Dining Service
Please customize your meal from the following options:
Soup
A delicious shiitake mushroom broth flavored with lemongrass and green onions
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens with tomatoes, yellow peppers, cucumbers and sliced Cajun-style chicken breast offered with Sapori d’Arte Olive Oil and balsamic vinegar
Bread Basket
Assorted gourmet breads
Main Course
Beef Fillet
Grilled fillet of beef featured with a ratatouille sauce, cauliflower gratin and a medley of baby vegetables
Chipotle Shrimp
Orange barbecue chipotle shrimp served with sautéed haricots verts, roasted peppers and basmati rice with corn
Stuffed Lasagna Roll
Tender lasagna pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with a creamy tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella
Fruit and Cheese plate
A gourmet cheese plate featuring basil caciotta, white cheddar and cambozola presented with strawberries, grapes, walnuts and dried apricots
Dessert
Vanilla ice cream with chocolate cookie dough and caramel swirls, served with white peach puree and honey nut crunch topping
Basil caciotta and white cheddar cheese accompanied by seasonal grapes
To Finish
Ghiradelli Chocolate
Breakfast
Selection From
Chilled orange juice
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
A three-cheese omelette served with saffron onions and sausage potato hash
Yogurt
Cereal
Breakfast Breads
Assortment of warm breads
Express Breakfast
Served 45 minutes prior to landing to allow you to sleep as long as possible.
Warm breakfast breads, seasonal fruit and your choice of beverage
Pre-Arrival Beverage
Chilled sparkling water with a fresh citrus garnish
5/09
3Cls, Business, ORD-LHR, Late Night Supper – Hot Breakfast
73PM183 210C019-2B
AA 98 ORD-LHR
Business Class
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Wine List
Champagne
Pommery Brut Champagne
White Wines
Joseph Drouhin Rully Chardonnay
Groom Lenswood Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Adelaide Hills, Australia
Red Wines
Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo 2004
Wattle Creek Shiraz, Alexander Valley
Sherry
Emilio Lustau Sherry
Dessert Wine
Graham’s Vintage Port 1999
Late Night Supper
Thank you for choosing American Airlines.
It is our pleasure to offer you a variety of dining options on today’s flight. Select from a flexible menu especially designed for our premium late night Supper service.
To Start
Warm Mixed Nuts
Dining Service
Please customize your meal from the following options:
Soup
A delicious shiitake mushroom broth flavored with lemongrass and green onions
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens with tomatoes, yellow peppers, cucumbers and sliced Cajun-style chicken breast offered with Sapori d’Arte Olive Oil and balsamic vinegar
Bread Basket
Assorted gourmet breads
Main Course
Beef Fillet
Grilled fillet of beef featured with a ratatouille sauce, cauliflower gratin and a medley of baby vegetables
Chipotle Shrimp
Orange barbecue chipotle shrimp served with sautéed haricots verts, roasted peppers and basmati rice with corn
Stuffed Lasagna Roll
Tender lasagna pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with a creamy tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella
Fruit and Cheese plate
A gourmet cheese plate featuring basil caciotta, white cheddar and cambozola presented with strawberries, grapes, walnuts and dried apricots
Dessert
Vanilla ice cream with chocolate cookie dough and caramel swirls, served with white peach puree and honey nut crunch topping
Basil caciotta and white cheddar cheese accompanied by seasonal grapes
To Finish
Ghiradelli Chocolate
Breakfast
Selection From
Chilled orange juice
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
A three-cheese omelette served with saffron onions and sausage potato hash
Yogurt
Cereal
Breakfast Breads
Assortment of warm breads
Express Breakfast
Served 45 minutes prior to landing to allow you to sleep as long as possible.
Warm breakfast breads, seasonal fruit and your choice of beverage
Pre-Arrival Beverage
Chilled sparkling water with a fresh citrus garnish
5/09
3Cls, Business, ORD-LHR, Late Night Supper – Hot Breakfast
73PM183 210C019-2B
May 5, 2009, 3:26 am
#95
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: New York
Posts: 7,352
AA 145 BOS-LAX Dinner May 2009
I assume this will be the May menu for all first class dinner flights from Boston to LAX/SFO...
That crab cakes were horrible... I took a bite and that is it! It was so smelly and just plain disgusting. I had the United version which is much better.
American Airlines
AA 145
Boston to Los Angeles
May 2009
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Avoid the crab cake at all costs! When you think “Chicken Fried Steak” is bad news, Crab cakes is even worse than anyone’s imagination.
Wine and Beverages
Sparkling Wine
Scudo di Corte Prosecco
White Wines
Foris Oregon Pinto Gris
Montevina Chardonnay
Red Wines
Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir
Murphy-Goode Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Dining Services
Thank you for choosing American Airlines. It is our pleasure to offer you a variety of dining options on today’s flight. We invite you to experience new menu items we call American Classics: where comfort meets gourmet.
To Start
Warm Mixed Nuts
Appetizer
Prosciutto garnished with Parmesan cheese, served with cantaloupe puree
Salad
A combination salad featuring fresh seasonal greens offered with sour cream and herb dressing or Sapori d’Arte olive oil and balsamic vinegar and accompanied by a mozzarella, cherry tomato and fresh basil salad
Bread Basket
Assorted Gourmet Breads
Main Course
Crab Cakes
Crab Cakes accented by a white wine cream sauce, with roasted red peppers and grilled asparagus
Cheese Tortellini with Romano sauce
Homemade tortellini stuffed with three cheeses, topped with tomato, mushroom and mozzarella sauce, Parmesan cheese and parsley
Dessert
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream with a choice of hot fudge, butterscotch or seasonal fruit toppings, whipped cream and pecans
Or
Fruit and cheese
A selection of seasonal fruit and fine cheeses
To Finish
Ghiradelli Chocolate
Light Refreshment
Freshly baked on board, OtisSpunkmeyer cookies
Pre-Arrival Beverage
For your enjoyment
Chilled sparkling water with a fresh citrus garnish
5/09
2 Cls, First, Dinner – Snack
73PM009 73PM188 203T003-1A 3
That crab cakes were horrible... I took a bite and that is it! It was so smelly and just plain disgusting. I had the United version which is much better.
American Airlines
AA 145
Boston to Los Angeles
May 2009
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Avoid the crab cake at all costs! When you think “Chicken Fried Steak” is bad news, Crab cakes is even worse than anyone’s imagination.
Wine and Beverages
Sparkling Wine
Scudo di Corte Prosecco
White Wines
Foris Oregon Pinto Gris
Montevina Chardonnay
Red Wines
Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir
Murphy-Goode Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Dining Services
Thank you for choosing American Airlines. It is our pleasure to offer you a variety of dining options on today’s flight. We invite you to experience new menu items we call American Classics: where comfort meets gourmet.
To Start
Warm Mixed Nuts
Appetizer
Prosciutto garnished with Parmesan cheese, served with cantaloupe puree
Salad
A combination salad featuring fresh seasonal greens offered with sour cream and herb dressing or Sapori d’Arte olive oil and balsamic vinegar and accompanied by a mozzarella, cherry tomato and fresh basil salad
Bread Basket
Assorted Gourmet Breads
Main Course
Crab Cakes
Crab Cakes accented by a white wine cream sauce, with roasted red peppers and grilled asparagus
Cheese Tortellini with Romano sauce
Homemade tortellini stuffed with three cheeses, topped with tomato, mushroom and mozzarella sauce, Parmesan cheese and parsley
Dessert
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream with a choice of hot fudge, butterscotch or seasonal fruit toppings, whipped cream and pecans
Or
Fruit and cheese
A selection of seasonal fruit and fine cheeses
To Finish
Ghiradelli Chocolate
Light Refreshment
Freshly baked on board, OtisSpunkmeyer cookies
Pre-Arrival Beverage
For your enjoyment
Chilled sparkling water with a fresh citrus garnish
5/09
2 Cls, First, Dinner – Snack
73PM009 73PM188 203T003-1A 3
May 5, 2009, 3:27 am
#96
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: New York
Posts: 7,352
AA 109 LHR-BOS Business Class May 2009
American Airlines
Business Class
London Heathrow to Boston Logan
(Apply to all LHR to East coast destinations Boeing 767 flight)
May 2009
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Wine List
Champagne
Pommery Brut Champagne
White Wines
Joseph Drouhin St. Veran, Burgundy
Groom Lenswood Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Adelaide Hills, Australia
Red Wines
Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo
Wattle Creek Shiraz, Alexander Valley
Sherry
Emilio Lustau Sherry
Dessert Wine
Graham’s Vintage Port
Dining Service
To Start
Warmed Mixed Nuts
Or
Marinated cheese antipasto
Appetizer
Grilled scallops, hot-smoked salmon and grilled shrimp served with a marinated roasted vegetable salad
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens and an assortment of fresh vegetables offered with roasted red pepper dressing or Sapori d’Arte olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Bread Basket
Assorted gourmet breads offered with butter or Sapori d’Arte olive oil
Main Course
Beef Fillet
Grilled fillet of beef in a tomato almond sauce, offered with mixed vegetables and broccoli mashed potatoes
Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken breast served with bordelaise sauce, sautéed Swiss chard, carrots and truffle celeriac puree
Fillet of Salmon
Seared fillet of salmon accented by an herb butter sauce, offered with blanched asparagus and spring onion mashed potatoes
Mushroom Girasole
Sunflower-shaped pasta filled with mushrooms, enhanced by a Portobello mushroom and pesto cream sauce and grated Parmesan cheese
Dine Upon Request
You may choose one of the featured entrees to be served with an appetizer and desert, presented all at once, at any time you wish.
Dessert
Ice cream sundae
Ben and Jerry’s vanilla ice cream with a choice of hot fudge, butterscotch or seasonable berry toppings, whipped cream and pecans
A selection of gourmet cheeses
Offered with flavorful dried fruit and assorted crackers
To Finish
Assorted Lindt chocolates
Light Meal
Select From
Uno’s Farmer’s Market Pizza
A Chicago-style deep dish pizza topped with mixed vegetables and a three cheese blend, served with basil pesto and a fresh green salad
Or
Asian-style Chicken
Soy seared breast of chicken served chilled over grilled pineapple with Asian slaw and sweet and sour sesame dressing
Dessert
Fresh Fruit or cookies, freshly baked on board
Pre-Arrival Beverage
For your enjoyment
Chilled sparkling water with a fresh citrus garnish
5/09
2Cls, Business, LHR-NE, Lunch/Dinner – Snack
73PM245 211C018-2B
Business Class
London Heathrow to Boston Logan
(Apply to all LHR to East coast destinations Boeing 767 flight)
May 2009
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Wine List
Champagne
Pommery Brut Champagne
White Wines
Joseph Drouhin St. Veran, Burgundy
Groom Lenswood Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Adelaide Hills, Australia
Red Wines
Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo
Wattle Creek Shiraz, Alexander Valley
Sherry
Emilio Lustau Sherry
Dessert Wine
Graham’s Vintage Port
Dining Service
To Start
Warmed Mixed Nuts
Or
Marinated cheese antipasto
Appetizer
Grilled scallops, hot-smoked salmon and grilled shrimp served with a marinated roasted vegetable salad
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens and an assortment of fresh vegetables offered with roasted red pepper dressing or Sapori d’Arte olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Bread Basket
Assorted gourmet breads offered with butter or Sapori d’Arte olive oil
Main Course
Beef Fillet
Grilled fillet of beef in a tomato almond sauce, offered with mixed vegetables and broccoli mashed potatoes
Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken breast served with bordelaise sauce, sautéed Swiss chard, carrots and truffle celeriac puree
Fillet of Salmon
Seared fillet of salmon accented by an herb butter sauce, offered with blanched asparagus and spring onion mashed potatoes
Mushroom Girasole
Sunflower-shaped pasta filled with mushrooms, enhanced by a Portobello mushroom and pesto cream sauce and grated Parmesan cheese
Dine Upon Request
You may choose one of the featured entrees to be served with an appetizer and desert, presented all at once, at any time you wish.
Dessert
Ice cream sundae
Ben and Jerry’s vanilla ice cream with a choice of hot fudge, butterscotch or seasonable berry toppings, whipped cream and pecans
A selection of gourmet cheeses
Offered with flavorful dried fruit and assorted crackers
To Finish
Assorted Lindt chocolates
Light Meal
Select From
Uno’s Farmer’s Market Pizza
A Chicago-style deep dish pizza topped with mixed vegetables and a three cheese blend, served with basil pesto and a fresh green salad
Or
Asian-style Chicken
Soy seared breast of chicken served chilled over grilled pineapple with Asian slaw and sweet and sour sesame dressing
Dessert
Fresh Fruit or cookies, freshly baked on board
Pre-Arrival Beverage
For your enjoyment
Chilled sparkling water with a fresh citrus garnish
5/09
2Cls, Business, LHR-NE, Lunch/Dinner – Snack
73PM245 211C018-2B
May 5, 2009, 5:31 am
#97
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 757
ugh...the lasagna roll reappears...
May 5, 2009, 1:34 pm
#98
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Join Date: May 2006
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In my experience, it is followed on all flights that feature a meal choice, but only for the main meal entree - so ultra-longhaul flights featuring two or three meals will use FEBO for the main meal only.
Last week was the first time in a long time that I can remember that the FAs neglected to follow FEBO, on a BOS-LAX lunch flight. I was in row 6 of the 757 and the FA began taking meal preferences from the front.
I figured there'd be problems when the FA began her boarding announcement with "rollaboards will fit in the bins on the DEF side wheels first" and "if you're in a bulkhead row, which is row 3 or 7 . . . " Both of those, of course, refer to MD-80s. Turns out she was a recently-recalled, rusty ex-TWA FA who didn't immediately notice she was boarding a 757. Fortunately, my meal choice was still available.
Last week was the first time in a long time that I can remember that the FAs neglected to follow FEBO, on a BOS-LAX lunch flight. I was in row 6 of the 757 and the FA began taking meal preferences from the front.
I figured there'd be problems when the FA began her boarding announcement with "rollaboards will fit in the bins on the DEF side wheels first" and "if you're in a bulkhead row, which is row 3 or 7 . . . " Both of those, of course, refer to MD-80s. Turns out she was a recently-recalled, rusty ex-TWA FA who didn't immediately notice she was boarding a 757. Fortunately, my meal choice was still available.
May 20, 2009, 1:27 pm
#99
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ireland (DUB)
Programs: AA PLAT
Posts: 621
Does anyone know what the current offers are from Europe in J?
Edit: Never mind. I didn't notice Carfield's post above.
Edit: Never mind. I didn't notice Carfield's post above.
Last edited by paulmcgrath; May 20, 2009 at 4:50 pm
May 20, 2009, 3:23 pm
#100
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: New York, Paris
Programs: AA ExPlat 4MM, AA Life Plat, Lufthansa FT, Delta Basic
Posts: 1,593
DFW -EZE last wednesday, 10 pax in a 37 seats J cabin, and a FA who looked unfit to serve <redacted>
It's an odd flight number (997) and of course she starts at the front. I was in the back (on purpose, I had no idea the flight would be empty), walk up and nicely remind her of FEBO. The purser overhears it, rushes in, and makes a fuss to the poor girl, who of course starts fighting tears back.
The purser then comes see me and explains that the girl did it to be nice to a passenger on whose pants she had poured a bottle of champagne...
The food and service were inept but it beats a bad movie as IFE...
Last edited by JDiver; Jun 8, 2009 at 2:56 pm Reason: purely political commentary redacted
May 20, 2009, 11:36 pm
#101
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: SNA, LAX
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,293
ORD-DEL J Menu May 14 2009
Last edited by riteshraja; May 23, 2009 at 10:15 pm Reason: ed: clarify J
May 21, 2009, 7:01 pm
#102
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Bath, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,002
AA168 NRT-JFK 15 May 2009 - J class
After flying CX and JL on several sectors receiving pre-departure drinks in J class in plastic glasses was the first shock. Needless to say by the time I was served dinner (4 rows from the back of cabin) of the 3 meal choices only 1 was available! How does AA seem to costantly manage to get it so wrong?
After flying CX and JL on several sectors receiving pre-departure drinks in J class in plastic glasses was the first shock. Needless to say by the time I was served dinner (4 rows from the back of cabin) of the 3 meal choices only 1 was available! How does AA seem to costantly manage to get it so wrong?
May 22, 2009, 11:23 am
#103
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Burlingame, CA
Programs: TK Miles & Smiles, CM ConnectMiles, AA Advantage
Posts: 2,129
Lunch LAX-BOS?
Can someone please advise what is currently being served on AA 264 LAX-BOS for lunch? Thanks.
May 22, 2009, 11:42 am
#104
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: BOS
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriott Lifetime Plat, Free Agent
Posts: 142
