2011 AA International Meals - menus, photos, etc. (consolidated)
Dec 30, 2010, 1:28 pm
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2011 AA International Meals - menus / menu, photos, etc. (consolidated)
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Last edited by dstan; Jan 4, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Jan 2, 2011, 8:32 pm
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Location: Arlington, Va.
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Would be grateful for an idea of what I will be getting on the following flights, in coach, that I have coming up on AA. Thanks in advance
1. DFW-FRA
B777, listed as dinner and breakfast
2. MAD-MIA
B763, listed as lunch, snack or brunch
Usually I fly the European airlines long-haul and had an excellent meal on Swiss but using miles for some of it so AA won this round. They are both in February and include IAD-DFW and MIA-DCA, but I know AA's wondeful coach service
Brian
1. DFW-FRA
B777, listed as dinner and breakfast
2. MAD-MIA
B763, listed as lunch, snack or brunch
Usually I fly the European airlines long-haul and had an excellent meal on Swiss but using miles for some of it so AA won this round. They are both in February and include IAD-DFW and MIA-DCA, but I know AA's wondeful coach service
Brian
Jan 2, 2011, 9:46 pm
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International Meals
I fly AA a great deal, both domestic and international. Generally in First or Business. While I like AA, the meals are a great disappointment. In "Main Cabin" expect to pay for adult beverages. East some good food prior to departure and after arrival and try to sleep on the plane.
Jan 3, 2011, 6:50 pm
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You should expect a tray with a cold roll in plastic, small salad with a tomato slice on it, cheese wedge and 3 crackers, 150ml water bottle, small dessert something (lately AA has been on a custard kick on my flights), and for a main course a choice of two dishes, usually a red meat stew-like item (meat, sauce, veg all together), and then a white meat (chicken or fish or maybe veggie) pasta item.
For second meal, if it is lunch or dinner, a small pizza is sometimes served, or a sandwich. If it is a breakfast, it's a warm croissant, sometimes yogurt, 4 small slices of fruit, and I may be missing one item.
For second meal, if it is lunch or dinner, a small pizza is sometimes served, or a sandwich. If it is a breakfast, it's a warm croissant, sometimes yogurt, 4 small slices of fruit, and I may be missing one item.
Jan 3, 2011, 7:12 pm
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gluten free
What might I expect in economy JFK-CDG and LHR-JFK for gluten-free options? Thanks
Jan 3, 2011, 7:27 pm
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http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...ecialMeals.jsp
Jan 3, 2011, 8:28 pm
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FRA-DFW in Business Class
To start:Warmed mixed nuts
Appetizer:Smoked salmon and shrimp served with some type of creme fraiche sauce
Salad:Green salad with assorted vegetables
Bread Basket:Choice of only white or wheat bread
Main Courses:
Beef with shallot sauce served with potato gnocci on the side (this was excellent! Beef was cooked perfectly)
OR
Chicken Provencal with green beans
OR
Cremy rigatoni pasta
OR
Scallops (I forgot the details of this dish)
Dessert:Chocolate Ice Cream (though the menu listed it as mint chocolate chip)
OR
Fruit and cheese plate
Mid-flight snack:Fruit and cheese plate
Assorted snack items
Light Meal:
Cold chicken tikha with potato salad
OR
UNOs pizza with green salad
Raspberry chocolate tart
Appetizer:Smoked salmon and shrimp served with some type of creme fraiche sauce
Salad:Green salad with assorted vegetables
Bread Basket:Choice of only white or wheat bread
Main Courses:
Beef with shallot sauce served with potato gnocci on the side (this was excellent! Beef was cooked perfectly)
OR
Chicken Provencal with green beans
OR
Cremy rigatoni pasta
OR
Scallops (I forgot the details of this dish)
Dessert:Chocolate Ice Cream (though the menu listed it as mint chocolate chip)
OR
Fruit and cheese plate
Mid-flight snack:Fruit and cheese plate
Assorted snack items
Light Meal:
Cold chicken tikha with potato salad
OR
UNOs pizza with green salad
Raspberry chocolate tart
Jan 4, 2011, 6:54 pm
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Location: ORD
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To start:Warmed mixed nuts
Appetizer:Smoked salmon and shrimp served with some type of creme fraiche sauce
Salad:Green salad with assorted vegetables
Bread Basket:Choice of only white or wheat bread
Main Courses:
Beef with shallot sauce served with potato gnocci on the side (this was excellent! Beef was cooked perfectly)
OR
Chicken Provencal with green beans
OR
Cremy rigatoni pasta
OR
Scallops (I forgot the details of this dish)
Dessert:Chocolate Ice Cream (though the menu listed it as mint chocolate chip)
OR
Fruit and cheese plate
Mid-flight snack:Fruit and cheese plate
Assorted snack items
Light Meal:
Cold chicken tikha with potato salad
OR
UNOs pizza with green salad
Raspberry chocolate tart
Appetizer:Smoked salmon and shrimp served with some type of creme fraiche sauce
Salad:Green salad with assorted vegetables
Bread Basket:Choice of only white or wheat bread
Main Courses:
Beef with shallot sauce served with potato gnocci on the side (this was excellent! Beef was cooked perfectly)
OR
Chicken Provencal with green beans
OR
Cremy rigatoni pasta
OR
Scallops (I forgot the details of this dish)
Dessert:Chocolate Ice Cream (though the menu listed it as mint chocolate chip)
OR
Fruit and cheese plate
Mid-flight snack:Fruit and cheese plate
Assorted snack items
Light Meal:
Cold chicken tikha with potato salad
OR
UNOs pizza with green salad
Raspberry chocolate tart
Jan 4, 2011, 9:33 pm
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Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP (2.5MM), Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,859
To start:Warmed mixed nuts
Appetizer:Smoked salmon and shrimp served with some type of creme fraiche sauce
Salad:Green salad with assorted vegetables
Bread Basket:Choice of only white or wheat bread
Main Courses:
Beef with shallot sauce served with potato gnocci on the side (this was excellent! Beef was cooked perfectly)
OR
Chicken Provencal with green beans
OR
Cremy rigatoni pasta
OR
Scallops (I forgot the details of this dish)
Dessert:Chocolate Ice Cream (though the menu listed it as mint chocolate chip)
OR
Fruit and cheese plate
Mid-flight snack:Fruit and cheese plate
Assorted snack items
Light Meal:
Cold chicken tikha with potato salad
OR
UNOs pizza with green salad
Raspberry chocolate tart
Appetizer:Smoked salmon and shrimp served with some type of creme fraiche sauce
Salad:Green salad with assorted vegetables
Bread Basket:Choice of only white or wheat bread
Main Courses:
Beef with shallot sauce served with potato gnocci on the side (this was excellent! Beef was cooked perfectly)
OR
Chicken Provencal with green beans
OR
Cremy rigatoni pasta
OR
Scallops (I forgot the details of this dish)
Dessert:Chocolate Ice Cream (though the menu listed it as mint chocolate chip)
OR
Fruit and cheese plate
Mid-flight snack:Fruit and cheese plate
Assorted snack items
Light Meal:
Cold chicken tikha with potato salad
OR
UNOs pizza with green salad
Raspberry chocolate tart
Next INTL Biz trip is JFK-LHR in a bit over a week so I'll see what they're offering on that.
Jan 5, 2011, 7:58 am
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I've guess I've gotten used to the weird texture of AA's starch options...gummy gnocchi, "mashed potatoes" that are soft and watery with no texture, rice that's crispy from being dry/overbaked, etc.
Jan 6, 2011, 8:32 pm
#12
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Location: bay area, ca
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CDG-ORD J class
To start:Warmed mixed nuts
Appetizer:Smoked salmon and shrimp served with some type of creme fraiche sauce
Salad:Green salad with assorted vegetables
Bread Basket:Choice of only white or wheat bread
Main Courses:
Beef with shallot sauce served with potato gnocci on the side (this was excellent! Beef was cooked perfectly)
OR
Chicken Provencal with green beans
OR
Cremy rigatoni pasta
OR
Scallops (I forgot the details of this dish)
Dessert:Chocolate Ice Cream (though the menu listed it as mint chocolate chip)
OR
Fruit and cheese plate
Mid-flight snack:Fruit and cheese plate
Assorted snack items
Light Meal:
Cold chicken tikha with potato salad
OR
UNOs pizza with green salad
Raspberry chocolate tart
Appetizer:Smoked salmon and shrimp served with some type of creme fraiche sauce
Salad:Green salad with assorted vegetables
Bread Basket:Choice of only white or wheat bread
Main Courses:
Beef with shallot sauce served with potato gnocci on the side (this was excellent! Beef was cooked perfectly)
OR
Chicken Provencal with green beans
OR
Cremy rigatoni pasta
OR
Scallops (I forgot the details of this dish)
Dessert:Chocolate Ice Cream (though the menu listed it as mint chocolate chip)
OR
Fruit and cheese plate
Mid-flight snack:Fruit and cheese plate
Assorted snack items
Light Meal:
Cold chicken tikha with potato salad
OR
UNOs pizza with green salad
Raspberry chocolate tart
The scallops on our menu were in a lime sauce. The beef and gnocchi were ok, beef very well cooked, but I found the gnocchi dry.
Jan 8, 2011, 9:13 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AA Platinum, UA 1K, HHonors Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriot Platinum Elite, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 297
ord-del-ord menu
Any one got the 2011 j class menu yet?
Jan 9, 2011, 4:15 pm
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Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 557
Exactly the same as above for CDG-ORD, except the final dessert after the light meal was a choice of fruit cup or chocolate chocolate chunk cookie (or both, I heard the FA concede to the guy next to me).
The scallops on our menu were in a lime sauce. The beef and gnocchi were ok, beef very well cooked, but I found the gnocchi dry.
The scallops on our menu were in a lime sauce. The beef and gnocchi were ok, beef very well cooked, but I found the gnocchi dry.
I has the scallops and they would have been great but the dish was lukewarm at best. Here are some pictures:
Warm nuts and beverage
Seafood appetizer
Salad
Scallops with Lime Champagne
Ice Cream Sundae
Last edited by BA1321; Jan 9, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Jan 9, 2011, 6:17 pm
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Scallops look good. I'm not a big fan of the chocolate ice cream, but the Heath bar one, Ill take every time 
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