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AA/US Domestic Dining (including Canada, Mexico, & the Caribbean)
Link to Combined 2019 AA International Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
There is another thread for the contingent that wishes to debate and discuss linens as a primary subject, including related presentation issues: Linens / presentation debate for meal service on AA, US / both.
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MrAndy1369 originated this thread. Other posts in this topic have been merged here, throwing his post to #4. For members’ easy reference, we have reproduced that guidepost in its entirety. /Moderators
[COLOR="Navy"]Welcome to the 2019 Domestic Dining thread and the resulting discussion/trip reports/photos/shared experiences. Here, in this wiki post, I'll strive to explain what you should expect on AA flights in First and Business, meals-wise. Keep in mind that there are many domestic flights, so there are quite a few parameters to keep track of.
Basically, in its best condensed form, you should expect to receive a meal between 4:59am - 8pm on flights longer than 900 miles, which equals about two hours in the air. From that point, there are exceptions, and specific timing parameters.
What to Expect - Mainline:
Keep in mind that this list is not entirely inclusive, and there may be certain exceptions and/or abnormalities.
What to Expect - Regional:
Keep in mind that this list is not entirely inclusive, and there may be certain exceptions and/or abnormalities.
All of the meal flights that fall under the above timing parameters will receive two choices; normally, one meat and one vegetarian.
Longer westbound flights leaving from the east coast (transcontinental; non-premium) are not officially exceptions, but some flights after 8pm receive a full dinner service (such as the 8:05pm MIA-SAN flight, or the 8:30pm PHL-LAS flight). Additionally, non-premium transcontinental red-eye flights will receive snack basket service upon departure, then a continental breakfast box prior to arrival.
Official Exceptions:
The following flights all fall under 900 miles, but will receive a full meal service, with the exception of flights leaving between 1:31-4pm. Despite some of the listed flights being over 900 miles, they are remaining listed here, based on the AA website for documentation purposes.
Additional Information:
Disclaimer: The editor of this Wiki does not guarantee the information presented above will always be accurate or properly followed by AA, given catering mishaps, irregular operations, rogue crews, or mismanagement. For the best up-to-date information, it would be prudent to check AA's website constantly for any updates, or call AA. The editors of this Wiki will keep this Wiki updated as often as possible.
Thanks to MrAndy1369 for starting the thread and for the guidelines.
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Link to Combined 2019 AA International Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
There is another thread for the contingent that wishes to debate and discuss linens as a primary subject, including related presentation issues: Linens / presentation debate for meal service on AA, US / both.
PLEASE: DO NOT POST OVERSIZED IMAGES; PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE AND REPEAT IMAGES IN YOUR QUOTED POST.
MrAndy1369 originated this thread. Other posts in this topic have been merged here, throwing his post to #4. For members’ easy reference, we have reproduced that guidepost in its entirety. /Moderators
Introduction
Welcome to the 2019 version of the combined AA meals thread, focusing on domestic service. Please post your meal/service experiences, including menus, photos, reports, questions, and service anecdotes.
To help give us a clear picture of your experience, remember to include the route, time, and meal designation (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, refreshments, none). Photos are welcome and very helpful. Those are rudimentary guidelines, but of course, the format/style is up to you.
Format Sample
This is a format you can use when introducing your meal report. This is just a sample format; deviations are expected.
AA1: JFK-LAX: 3pm
Dinner
A321
First Class, 2A
(from here, share the menu and/or experiences and/or photos)
Historical Meal Reports
Throwback mode? Go crazy!
Enjoy!
Welcome to the 2019 version of the combined AA meals thread, focusing on domestic service. Please post your meal/service experiences, including menus, photos, reports, questions, and service anecdotes.
To help give us a clear picture of your experience, remember to include the route, time, and meal designation (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, refreshments, none). Photos are welcome and very helpful. Those are rudimentary guidelines, but of course, the format/style is up to you.
Format Sample
This is a format you can use when introducing your meal report. This is just a sample format; deviations are expected.
AA1: JFK-LAX: 3pm
Dinner
A321
First Class, 2A
(from here, share the menu and/or experiences and/or photos)
Historical Meal Reports
Throwback mode? Go crazy!
- 2018 - link
- 2017 - 2017 Combined AA Domestic Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
- 2016 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...er-thread.html
- 2015 - link
- 2014 (post-9/1 combined) - link
- 2014 (pre-9/1) - link
- 2013 - link
- 2012 - link
- 2011 - link
- 2010 - link
- 2009 (combined Domestic and International) - link
Enjoy!
Basically, in its best condensed form, you should expect to receive a meal between 4:59am - 8pm on flights longer than 900 miles, which equals about two hours in the air. From that point, there are exceptions, and specific timing parameters.
What to Expect - Mainline:
Keep in mind that this list is not entirely inclusive, and there may be certain exceptions and/or abnormalities.
- Up to 699 miles: Light snacks such as a fig bar, cookies, and/or pretzels
- 700-899 miles: Warmed nuts, a snack plate (fruit/cheese, pita/hummus, or spinach dip/pita), and a cookie
- 900-1298 miles: A meal (fruit/breakfast entree; salad/entree) followed by a cookie; no meals between 1:30-4pm
- 1298-2199 miles: A full meal including an appetizer, with cake for lunch desserts and premade ice-cream for dinner desserts
- 2200 miles and above: Same as 1298-2199 miles, but consists of made-to-order sundaes or a cheese plate for both lunch and dinner desserts
What to Expect - Regional:
Keep in mind that this list is not entirely inclusive, and there may be certain exceptions and/or abnormalities.
- Up to 175 miles: A light snack mix along with beverage service
- 176-899 miles: Sweet and savory, organic/healthy snack choices (snack basket)
- 900-2199 miles: Warm mixed nuts, two meal options, and dessert. (For flights over 2200 miles, you will receive the same selection of snacks from 176-899 miles as a pre-arrival snack. All regional meal flights leaving after 8:00pm will also receive sweet and savory snacks as the only option. Editor's note: A regional jet for 2000+ miles? Hope that never happens!)
All of the meal flights that fall under the above timing parameters will receive two choices; normally, one meat and one vegetarian.
Longer westbound flights leaving from the east coast (transcontinental; non-premium) are not officially exceptions, but some flights after 8pm receive a full dinner service (such as the 8:05pm MIA-SAN flight, or the 8:30pm PHL-LAS flight). Additionally, non-premium transcontinental red-eye flights will receive snack basket service upon departure, then a continental breakfast box prior to arrival.
Official Exceptions:
The following flights all fall under 900 miles, but will receive a full meal service, with the exception of flights leaving between 1:31-4pm. Despite some of the listed flights being over 900 miles, they are remaining listed here, based on the AA website for documentation purposes.
- Chicago (ORD) - AUS/BDL/BOS/DCA/EWR/JFK/LGA/MSY/RDU
- Dallas (DFW) - BJX/ORD/MEX/QRO/SLP
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - PAP
- Los Angeles (LAX) - DEN
- Miami (MIA) - DCA/IAD/PAP
- New York (LGA) - ATL
- Phoenix (PHX) - MZT
Additional Information:
- JFK-LAX/SFO; MIA-LAX are considered premium transcontinental flights, and as such, receives a more refined service with three meal choices, per-course service, printed menus, and tray/tablecloth linens in both F/J. Those flights now are the only domestic flights in the system to offer special meals as another option (which can be reserved by either preordering online, or calling). Red-eye flights will receive a full "supper/snack" meal service, which is basically a condensed dinner service.
- Hawaiian meal service is very similar to what you'd expect on 2200+ mile flights, but there also will be Hawaiian rolls served, along with a pre-arrival continental breakfast/snack (dependent on the length of the route). Tropical warmed nuts are also currently served.
- All flights over 700 miles, regardless of a meal being served or not, will receive warm mixed nuts and a cookie.
- At this time, pre-ordered meals are not available on American Eagle flights.
Disclaimer: The editor of this Wiki does not guarantee the information presented above will always be accurate or properly followed by AA, given catering mishaps, irregular operations, rogue crews, or mismanagement. For the best up-to-date information, it would be prudent to check AA's website constantly for any updates, or call AA. The editors of this Wiki will keep this Wiki updated as often as possible.
Thanks to MrAndy1369 for starting the thread and for the guidelines.
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#661
#662
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, AA Million Miles, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,586
Both of these routes have some flights operated by American Eagle, which won't offer preorder.
#663
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YTZ, YYZ, AMS
Programs: Platinum Zirconium in Life, aeroplan, FB, Avios, IHG
Posts: 603
#664
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, AA Million Miles, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,586
#665
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 4
DFW-HNL menu question
Hi there! Taking DFW-HNL in September. FC options:
- Sweet and Sour Eggplant
Brown rice, brocollini, carrots, sweet & sour sauce
- Fried Chicken
Mashed potatoes, haricots vert, sweet Thai chili sauce
- Pumpkin Tortelloni
Kalua pork ragu, mushy peas
Anyone have experience with the fried chicken or even the pumpkin tortelloni? Ordering for two and wondering if one of us is better off just getting the AVML. Thank you for any advice!
- Sweet and Sour Eggplant
Brown rice, brocollini, carrots, sweet & sour sauce
- Fried Chicken
Mashed potatoes, haricots vert, sweet Thai chili sauce
- Pumpkin Tortelloni
Kalua pork ragu, mushy peas
Anyone have experience with the fried chicken or even the pumpkin tortelloni? Ordering for two and wondering if one of us is better off just getting the AVML. Thank you for any advice!
#666
#667
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: UA 1K and PP, AA PPro (3MM, former CK), Marriott Ambassador and LTT, Uber One
Posts: 1,349
Quick PSA: I'm seeing the filet substituted for the advertised short rib with increasing frequency and on quite a few different routes. Keep that in mind when making your selection!
#668
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: AA PLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,405
Anyone had Eagle's lunch meals recently? Curious what's on the docket this month. Life-changing decision, you know.
#669
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, National Emerald Executive, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 15,180
8/25 SMF-DFW: Breakfast. Chicken sausage and red pepper omelette with breakfast potatoes. Vanilla Greek yogurt, fruit, and a biscuit. No jam, which used to be given. Granted, it's been a while since I had a breakfast flight. Omelette was edible but nothing special. I added some salt before tasting it and it was a bit salty. Everything else was fine.
8/25 DFW-BWI: Lunch. Cheese enchiladas (2) with rice. Little bit of black beans and corn as a garnish on top. These were decent. Salad was ok but on the skimpy side. FA gave seconds on rolls with extra butter available (previous FA said it was one per tray and that was it). Cookie option for dessert. Cookie was really gooey - almost like it wasn't fully baked. FA was great.
8/25 DFW-BWI: Lunch. Cheese enchiladas (2) with rice. Little bit of black beans and corn as a garnish on top. These were decent. Salad was ok but on the skimpy side. FA gave seconds on rolls with extra butter available (previous FA said it was one per tray and that was it). Cookie option for dessert. Cookie was really gooey - almost like it wasn't fully baked. FA was great.
#670
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: AA-EXP, Flying Blue-Silver
Posts: 727
PHL-FLL
A321
Lunch
First Class
August 2019
PDB of choice.Once in the air, drink orders were taken and hot towels distributed.Drink of choice served with lukewarm nuts.
Entrée choices were a shredded salad or ricotta cheese and spinach ravioli served in a red sauce.
I went with the ravioli and found it to be a nice lunch portion and very tasty. The entrée was served on a tray with a side salad. Roll of choice offered from a passed basket.
Following lunch service, a choice of a chocolate chip or snickerdoodle cookie (warmed on board) was offered. The chocolate chip, per usual, hit the spot.The F/A in F was professional and efficient and drinks were refreshed pretty regularly. Overall a positive AA domestic F experience.
A321
Lunch
First Class
August 2019
PDB of choice.Once in the air, drink orders were taken and hot towels distributed.Drink of choice served with lukewarm nuts.
Entrée choices were a shredded salad or ricotta cheese and spinach ravioli served in a red sauce.
I went with the ravioli and found it to be a nice lunch portion and very tasty. The entrée was served on a tray with a side salad. Roll of choice offered from a passed basket.
Following lunch service, a choice of a chocolate chip or snickerdoodle cookie (warmed on board) was offered. The chocolate chip, per usual, hit the spot.The F/A in F was professional and efficient and drinks were refreshed pretty regularly. Overall a positive AA domestic F experience.
#671
Suspended
Join Date: May 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond, AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt Explorist, HHonors Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 7,344
JFK-MIA
LAA
763
PDB - water/OJ only
Zoe's continues to be the way to go. Other choices were the hamburger or the asian chicken salad
Service was great once in the air with frequent refill offers, cookies and mints.
Beautiful flight down along the east coast too.
LAA
763
PDB - water/OJ only
Zoe's continues to be the way to go. Other choices were the hamburger or the asian chicken salad
Service was great once in the air with frequent refill offers, cookies and mints.
Beautiful flight down along the east coast too.
#672
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Bonvoy titanium
Posts: 537
AA cheeseburger
flying to ord Tuesday and went to preorder my F meal. Saw a cheeseburger as an option, I have never seen AA offer a burger before. At least not in last three years on my particular flights
couple questions
1 is the burger new or has AA done burgers before?
2 any opinions of said burger?
couple questions
1 is the burger new or has AA done burgers before?
2 any opinions of said burger?
#673
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: phoenix
Programs: AA , 3MM, CK, Marriott Titanim
Posts: 64
I have had it on menu 2 or 3 times....only had it once.... it was okay but certainly not great....
#674
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: AA-EXP
Posts: 618
I have seen it a few times over the past couple of years. It is not a gourmet burger by any stretch.
#675
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,659
flying to ord Tuesday and went to preorder my F meal. Saw a cheeseburger as an option, I have never seen AA offer a burger before. At least not in last three years on my particular flights
couple questions
1 is the burger new or has AA done burgers before?
2 any opinions of said burger?
couple questions
1 is the burger new or has AA done burgers before?
2 any opinions of said burger?