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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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#721
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central Mass
Programs: Independent
Posts: 4,829
Sad. I liked the snickerdoodle. I suspected something was up though, as I have had a few flights this past month that they had plain sugar cookies instead of snickerdoodles. Suppose it's probably better for my waistline anyway.
#722
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, AA Million Miles, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,586
#723
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: DFW/PHL
Programs: US CP, UA *G; SPG Plat, Hilton Gold; Natl Exec, Hertz PC
Posts: 623
But if their "current stock" is like their frozen entree stock, it could still be 6 months. I like snickerdoodles but find that most of the times they were undercooked and not all that great. Of course the chocolate chip cookies probably have the same issue.
#724
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DCA/CLT/HKG
Programs: AA EXP (Former US CP)
Posts: 731
AA 1925 CLT-LAX 0955-1130 A-321
Full PDB
Choices were Asian Chopped Salad with sweet chili chicken or the hamburger. The meat on the burger isn't bad but the cheese melted into a pile of burning goo and the top bun was hot enough to use for a hockey puck. Also, broccoli salad is a weird choice for a side.
My partner was smart to get the charcutier plate
Choice of snickerdoodle or chocolate chip cookies.
Overall really weak for a transcon.
Full PDB
Choices were Asian Chopped Salad with sweet chili chicken or the hamburger. The meat on the burger isn't bad but the cheese melted into a pile of burning goo and the top bun was hot enough to use for a hockey puck. Also, broccoli salad is a weird choice for a side.
My partner was smart to get the charcutier plate
Choice of snickerdoodle or chocolate chip cookies.
Overall really weak for a transcon.
I thought all transcons were supposed to have sundae or fruit and cheese?
#725
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: BAEC Gold (1w Emerald), United Platinum (*G), Marriott Plat Elite
Posts: 360
JFK -> SFO in Business w/ following choices:
Lentil Chilli
Gorgonzola-Crusted Beef Fillet
Tamarind Chicken
Grilled Sea Bass
any recommendations?
re previous posts Chickpea Masala was good but I'm thinking of sticking w/ the chicken or beef fillet, any recommendations for these?
Lentil Chilli
Gorgonzola-Crusted Beef Fillet
Tamarind Chicken
Grilled Sea Bass
any recommendations?
re previous posts Chickpea Masala was good but I'm thinking of sticking w/ the chicken or beef fillet, any recommendations for these?
#726
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Explat / UA Silver
Posts: 600
I've had the filet quite a few times to LAX / SFO - it's one of the better transcon J meals in my opinion.
#727
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,038
Has anyone had the BOB chicken and artichoke wrap? I pre-ordered it for a SEA flight next week.
#728
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 2
Can anyone give info/thoughts/opinions on the gluten free offerings?
I'm flying MCO to DFW, DFW to SNA in the morning (so two breakfasts, hah) this tuesday
and the return flight, same path, in the evening next Sat, 1st class.
I'm celiac so I have to do gluten free. Haven't seen much on the gluten free meals here. Wondering if I should just plan to bring my own breakfast bar or something.
For the evening flight, I'm tempted by the fruit and cheese, but the meals have fruit and cheese as a dessert anyway so wouldn't that just be redundant?
I REALLY want the charcuterie plate, but since it looks like they place the pita rounds next to the veggies, I won't be able to eat any of them so that'...less than optimal. (The flour from the pita touching the cucumber/carrot is enough to make me sick, sadly).
What are the gluten free breakfast and dinners like?
I'm flying MCO to DFW, DFW to SNA in the morning (so two breakfasts, hah) this tuesday
and the return flight, same path, in the evening next Sat, 1st class.
I'm celiac so I have to do gluten free. Haven't seen much on the gluten free meals here. Wondering if I should just plan to bring my own breakfast bar or something.
For the evening flight, I'm tempted by the fruit and cheese, but the meals have fruit and cheese as a dessert anyway so wouldn't that just be redundant?
I REALLY want the charcuterie plate, but since it looks like they place the pita rounds next to the veggies, I won't be able to eat any of them so that'...less than optimal. (The flour from the pita touching the cucumber/carrot is enough to make me sick, sadly).
What are the gluten free breakfast and dinners like?
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#729
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, HHonors Diamond, National Exec, Hertz PC, Nexus
Posts: 413
#730
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,620
Can anyone give info/thoughts/opinions on the gluten free offerings?
I'm flying MCO to DFW, DFW to SNA in the morning (so two breakfasts, hah) this tuesday
and the return flight, same bath, in the evening next Sat, 1st class.
I'm celiac so I have to do gluten free. Haven't seen much on the gluten free meals here. Wondering if I should just plan to bring my own breakfast bar or something.
For the evening flight, I'm tempted by the fruit and cheese, but the meals have fruit and cheese as a dessert anyway so wouldn't that just be redundant?
I REALLY want the charcuterie plate, but since it looks like they place the pita rounds next to the veggies, I won't be able to eat any of them so that'...less than optimal. (The flour from the pita touching the cucumber/carrot is enough to make me sick, sadly).
What are the gluten free breakfast and dinners like?
I'm flying MCO to DFW, DFW to SNA in the morning (so two breakfasts, hah) this tuesday
and the return flight, same bath, in the evening next Sat, 1st class.
I'm celiac so I have to do gluten free. Haven't seen much on the gluten free meals here. Wondering if I should just plan to bring my own breakfast bar or something.
For the evening flight, I'm tempted by the fruit and cheese, but the meals have fruit and cheese as a dessert anyway so wouldn't that just be redundant?
I REALLY want the charcuterie plate, but since it looks like they place the pita rounds next to the veggies, I won't be able to eat any of them so that'...less than optimal. (The flour from the pita touching the cucumber/carrot is enough to make me sick, sadly).
What are the gluten free breakfast and dinners like?
#731
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 2
BLEH! Although expected, sadly. I'm wondering if I should just go for the fruit/cheese on the evening flight.
#732
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: AA PPro
Posts: 632
Upcoming menu for MIA-LAX Flagship J transcon. Oatmeal seems boring for a premium route, any thoughts between the American Breakfast and Frittata?
#734
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA, B6, DL, EK, EY, QR, SQ, UA, Amex Plat, Marriott Tit, HHonors Gold
Posts: 12,809
#735
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MIA
Posts: 498
Anyone know what the current Diabetic lunch/dinner out of MIA is?
I flew LAX-OGG a couple weeks ago and got served a pretty gross, 1/2 heated plain chicken breast with some over steamed veggies. What happened to the spiced chicken breast and the corn grits/mash thing?
I flew LAX-OGG a couple weeks ago and got served a pretty gross, 1/2 heated plain chicken breast with some over steamed veggies. What happened to the spiced chicken breast and the corn grits/mash thing?