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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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#496
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Kamuela, HI
Programs: AA-Plat
Posts: 462
PHX-KOA. Not only does the plane suck but the food looks like the food does too!
Looks like I will be eating sides and drinking heavily!
Dinner meals
- Choose later Choose later
- Shrimp with Red Panang Curry Shrimp with Red Panang Curry
With bamboo rice - Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Raviolini Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Raviolini
with roasted onion calabrian chili sauce
Looks like I will be eating sides and drinking heavily!
#497
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: PHX
Programs: WN Companion Pass/AA Plat Admirals Club/SQ Solitaire
Posts: 138
Yes. It let me request Diabetic. Mahalo for that tip!
#498
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX/ORD/HNL
Programs: AA EXP, 4.6 MM, LT Pt, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 443
Decided to try Zoes Kitchen Charcuterie Plate last week on flight 245 from LAX to ORD. It was quite tasty but like most charcuterie plates very salty. I think I got my sodium allotment for the week.
#499
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Palm Springs, CA 92264
Programs: AA ExPlat 3MMiler
Posts: 144
Anyone have any opinions on the choices JFK-LAX? Tired of the filet so was thinking maybe the chicken?
- Gorgonzola-Crusted Beef Filet
balsamic demi-glace, potato gratin, asparagus, blistered tomatoes - Tamarind Chicken
coconut curry sauce, sweet potato purée, sautéed seasoned haricots verts, baby carrot, pattypan squash - Chickpea Masala
coriander-mint basmati rice, sautéed spinach, roasted cauliflower, baby carrot - Grilled Sea Bass
red skin potatoes, broccolini, tomato confit sauce
#500
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 41
First time flying JFK-LAS in AA first (359p departure, 737-800). I have choices for the main course (dinner), but any guidance on what the other aspects of the meal service will look like (dessert, nuts, etc.)?
Also, here are my dinner choices. Happy to take suggestions. I heard the falafel was pretty bad, the charcuterie plate was good, and mixed reviews of the short ribs. All new to me.
- beef short rib w/ mac & cheese
- vegetarian falafel
- fruit & cheese plate
- Zoe's charcuterie plate
Also, here are my dinner choices. Happy to take suggestions. I heard the falafel was pretty bad, the charcuterie plate was good, and mixed reviews of the short ribs. All new to me.
- beef short rib w/ mac & cheese
- vegetarian falafel
- fruit & cheese plate
- Zoe's charcuterie plate
#501
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: AA Executive Platinum/Million Miler, Marriott Titanium Elite-Lifetime, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,198
Beef short ribs.
If you eat cured meats, then the Zoe's plate is a good option. (I don't eat cured meat, hence the reason I chose the short ribs.)
If you eat cured meats, then the Zoe's plate is a good option. (I don't eat cured meat, hence the reason I chose the short ribs.)
#502
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Gold (prev. Ex Plat for 10 years); DL Plat; UA Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,338
First time flying JFK-LAS in AA first (359p departure, 737-800). I have choices for the main course (dinner), but any guidance on what the other aspects of the meal service will look like (dessert, nuts, etc.)?
Also, here are my dinner choices. Happy to take suggestions. I heard the falafel was pretty bad, the charcuterie plate was good, and mixed reviews of the short ribs. All new to me.
- beef short rib w/ mac & cheese
- vegetarian falafel
- fruit & cheese plate
- Zoe's charcuterie plate
Also, here are my dinner choices. Happy to take suggestions. I heard the falafel was pretty bad, the charcuterie plate was good, and mixed reviews of the short ribs. All new to me.
- beef short rib w/ mac & cheese
- vegetarian falafel
- fruit & cheese plate
- Zoe's charcuterie plate
If you like falafel that would be my choice.
#503
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 41
Had the vegetarian falafel last night on BNA-LAX for the first time. I've been avoiding this meal since they started catering it, assuming it would be a total failure. I was actually very pleasantly surprised by it. A large main course of four crispy falafel over orzo, and some delicious baba ghanoush. Starter of a nice size burrata cheese with olives, and the standard meal salad. All in all it was incredibly satisfying and definitely something I'd happily eat again. I have generally found that BNA's catering is slightly ahead of other stations. I've got another dinner trip coming up in a week where this is served xDFW so...we'll see how it goes.
If you like falafel that would be my choice.
If you like falafel that would be my choice.
#504
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: LAX
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Alitalia Freccia Alata
Posts: 212
A rather skimpy and disappointing meal onboard AA 6022, operated by Compass. Considering this regional flight is 3.5+ hrs, I hope for more food than this. I used to really enjoy the chilled salads on these flights, but they're definitely shrinking. Has the price of couscous gone up dramatically, or something?
#505
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
#506
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: ASE
Programs: UA 1MM, AA1MM PLTPRO, Hertz PC, National EXC, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton/Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,357
DEN-LAX
Compass E-175
Dinner
PDB of choice! ^
After take-off, choice of a salad or the BLT sandwich. I chose the sandwich (PICTURED BELOW):
Hot towels and cold mixed nuts proceeded the dinner.
The corn salad was EXCELLENT. WAY BETTER than most of AA's normal salad's IMHO. The sandwich was dry, without any mayo. The cheesecake was good.
Service was good throughout the short flight.
Compass E-175
Dinner
PDB of choice! ^
After take-off, choice of a salad or the BLT sandwich. I chose the sandwich (PICTURED BELOW):
Hot towels and cold mixed nuts proceeded the dinner.
The corn salad was EXCELLENT. WAY BETTER than most of AA's normal salad's IMHO. The sandwich was dry, without any mayo. The cheesecake was good.
Service was good throughout the short flight.
#507
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
Anyone have any opinions on the choices JFK-LAX? Tired of the filet so was thinking maybe the chicken?
- Gorgonzola-Crusted Beef Filet
balsamic demi-glace, potato gratin, asparagus, blistered tomatoes - Tamarind Chicken
coconut curry sauce, sweet potato purée, sautéed seasoned haricots verts, baby carrot, pattypan squash - Chickpea Masala
coriander-mint basmati rice, sautéed spinach, roasted cauliflower, baby carrot - Grilled Sea Bass
red skin potatoes, broccolini, tomato confit sauce
#508
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 136
2562 DFW to PHL 6 am economy
i dont fly american and i read the 1st post of this thread so it appears my girlfriend will actually get some sort of meal or do the things listed here (i see omelettes mentioned) apply only to 1st class?
or put another way. what food can she expect on her flight for free
i dont fly american and i read the 1st post of this thread so it appears my girlfriend will actually get some sort of meal or do the things listed here (i see omelettes mentioned) apply only to 1st class?
or put another way. what food can she expect on her flight for free
#509
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: HH Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 10,457
2562 DFW to PHL 6 am economy
i dont fly american and i read the 1st post of this thread so it appears my girlfriend will actually get some sort of meal or do the things listed here (i see omelettes mentioned) apply only to 1st class?
or put another way. what food can she expect on her flight for free
i dont fly american and i read the 1st post of this thread so it appears my girlfriend will actually get some sort of meal or do the things listed here (i see omelettes mentioned) apply only to 1st class?
or put another way. what food can she expect on her flight for free
#510
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: PHL
Programs: AA ExP, Marriott Amb, National EAE, Hilton Diamond, SPG Plat (RIP), US CP (RIP)
Posts: 2,379
Coach beverage service typically includes a Biscoff cookie or bag of pretzels. That is all the free food in economy. For the flight length of DFW-PHL there will be BOB (buy on board) options Recommend pre-ordering to insure she gets her choice.