Jan 2, 2019, 10:54 am
Last edit by: JDiver
Introduction
Welcome to the 2019 version of the combined AA meals thread, focusing on international. To help give us a clear picture of your experience, remember to include routes, times, meal designation (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack/refreshments/none), and if you want, seat number. Photos are welcome and very helpful. Those are guidelines, but of course, the format/style is all yours. Of course, discussion of improvements and/or cutbacks, questions, and thoughts are also welcome.
Format Sample
This is a format you can use when introducing your meal report. This is just a sample format; deviations are expected and are okay. However, if the flight is taken on a 777 in Business, please clearly indicate if you're in 2- or 3-class Business. If you want to see other examples of past formats, check out historical Int'l meal threads - or just post the same way you've always done.
AA2: JFK-LHR: 7pm
Dinner
777 (3-class)
Business Class
(from here, share the menu, experiences and/or photos)
Historical Meal Reports
In the mood to enjoy a throwback? Enjoy reading international meal threads from years past!
Welcome to the 2019 version of the combined AA meals thread, focusing on international. To help give us a clear picture of your experience, remember to include routes, times, meal designation (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack/refreshments/none), and if you want, seat number. Photos are welcome and very helpful. Those are guidelines, but of course, the format/style is all yours. Of course, discussion of improvements and/or cutbacks, questions, and thoughts are also welcome.
Format Sample
This is a format you can use when introducing your meal report. This is just a sample format; deviations are expected and are okay. However, if the flight is taken on a 777 in Business, please clearly indicate if you're in 2- or 3-class Business. If you want to see other examples of past formats, check out historical Int'l meal threads - or just post the same way you've always done.
AA2: JFK-LHR: 7pm
Dinner
777 (3-class)
Business Class
(from here, share the menu, experiences and/or photos)
Historical Meal Reports
In the mood to enjoy a throwback? Enjoy reading international meal threads from years past!
- 2018 - link
- 2017 - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...l#post27686909
- 2016 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...er-thread.html
- 2015 - link
- 2014 - link
- 2013 - link
- 2012 - link
- 2011 - link
- 2010 - link
- 2009 (combined Domestic and International) - link
Combined 2019 AA International Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
Oct 1, 2019, 7:04 pm
#256
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
That same menu was on the GRU-MIA rotation as well.
Oct 2, 2019, 1:22 pm
#257
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, HHonors Diamond, National Exec, Hertz PC, Nexus
Posts: 413
Upgrade if Special Meal Ordered in Economy?
I’m not sure if this is the right forum for this question, but I figure someone here might now. My wife and I are waitlisted on SWUs for LAX-NRT this Friday. My wife is a vegetarian. If I order her a special meal in economy, will that block her from upgrading to C if space clears? I imagine they’d have some extra meals in economy, so someone wouldn’t get involuntarily stuck with an AVML. I understand that if the upgrade happens after the special meal ordering window has passed that she wouldn’t get a business class SPML, and that would be fine. I suppose they could always serve her the economy SPML if they have enough to go around. I’d contact AA Twitter about this, but I feel like this question is getting into the weeds and I won’t get an accurate response.
Oct 2, 2019, 3:29 pm
#258
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP, SPG / Marriott GLD, HHonors GLD
Posts: 520
I’m not sure if this is the right forum for this question, but I figure someone here might now. My wife and I are waitlisted on SWUs for LAX-NRT this Friday. My wife is a vegetarian. If I order her a special meal in economy, will that block her from upgrading to C if space clears? I imagine they’d have some extra meals in economy, so someone wouldn’t get involuntarily stuck with an AVML. I understand that if the upgrade happens after the special meal ordering window has passed that she wouldn’t get a business class SPML, and that would be fine. I suppose they could always serve her the economy SPML if they have enough to go around. I’d contact AA Twitter about this, but I feel like this question is getting into the weeds and I won’t get an accurate response.
Oct 4, 2019, 9:17 pm
#259
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 79
Used one of my systemwide upgrades for my fiancee's upcoming flight from Tokyo to LA and it cleared earlier this week. She's got the following options plus the standard dainomono meal. She wants to try a western style meal so does anyone have any feedback on the following 3 options?
- Grilled Beef Filet
- wasabi crust, parsley butter, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables
- Seared Sea Bass
- Japanese leeks, cherry tomato, jasmine rice, lobster sauce
- Truffle Mushroom Risotto
- Parmesan cheese
Oct 5, 2019, 5:17 am
#260
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: AA, UA, Marriott
Posts: 1,114
AA26, HND-LAX, Business, October 2019, Japanese meal (pre-ordered)
The meal was great, in both taste and presentation, and far exceeded what I would expect in business (better than what I have experienced on CX.) AA really deserves credit here. The meal was also better than what was available in the JAL HND first class lounge before departure.
The zensai course was amazing. Dainomono course was slightly overcooked, but still very good. I also requested my meal be delayed (dine anytime noted on the menu.) Crew was very good.
The meal was great, in both taste and presentation, and far exceeded what I would expect in business (better than what I have experienced on CX.) AA really deserves credit here. The meal was also better than what was available in the JAL HND first class lounge before departure.
The zensai course was amazing. Dainomono course was slightly overcooked, but still very good. I also requested my meal be delayed (dine anytime noted on the menu.) Crew was very good.
Oct 5, 2019, 12:50 pm
#261
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 14
PHX- LHR
Business class selection. Has anyone tried the following?
Peppercorn Seared Beef Filet
pomme anna, truffle butter, port wine sauce, sautéed asparagus, shitake mushrooms
or
Rotisserie Chicken
roasted fingerling, red wine sauce, haricot vert
Business class selection. Has anyone tried the following?
Peppercorn Seared Beef Filet
pomme anna, truffle butter, port wine sauce, sautéed asparagus, shitake mushrooms
or
Rotisserie Chicken
roasted fingerling, red wine sauce, haricot vert
Oct 5, 2019, 11:07 pm
#262
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,642
AA26, HND-LAX, Business, October 2019, Japanese meal (pre-ordered)
The meal was great, in both taste and presentation, and far exceeded what I would expect in business (better than what I have experienced on CX.) AA really deserves credit here. The meal was also better than what was available in the JAL HND first class lounge before departure.
The zensai course was amazing. Dainomono course was slightly overcooked, but still very good. I also requested my meal be delayed (dine anytime noted on the menu.) Crew was very good.
The meal was great, in both taste and presentation, and far exceeded what I would expect in business (better than what I have experienced on CX.) AA really deserves credit here. The meal was also better than what was available in the JAL HND first class lounge before departure.
The zensai course was amazing. Dainomono course was slightly overcooked, but still very good. I also requested my meal be delayed (dine anytime noted on the menu.) Crew was very good.
Last edited by TWA884; Oct 5, 2019 at 11:56 pm
Oct 6, 2019, 8:49 am
#263
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MIA
Posts: 498
HKG-DFW in F next month
Any recs?
Leaning towards Duck but that seems easy to dry out might also go Short Rib
Any recs?
Leaning towards Duck but that seems easy to dry out might also go Short Rib
Oct 6, 2019, 8:54 am
#264
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
Short rib.
Oct 6, 2019, 2:58 pm
#265
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: AA : EXP / AR : ORO
Posts: 55
Some pics from recent flights.
AA#997 - DFW/EZE (789/J)
Great overall service.
Same menu posted above.
Entree was served extremely hot.
Fish was ok, but would have preferred a tastier sauce.
Sundae was larger but quality of toppings is not what it used to be (barely any berry).
Skipped full breakfast for a cup of tea and pastry.
Service, again, was above average (for AA standards). A smile goes a long way these days..
AA#997 - DFW/EZE (789/J)
Great overall service.
Same menu posted above.
Entree was served extremely hot.
Fish was ok, but would have preferred a tastier sauce.
Sundae was larger but quality of toppings is not what it used to be (barely any berry).
Skipped full breakfast for a cup of tea and pastry.
Service, again, was above average (for AA standards). A smile goes a long way these days..
Oct 6, 2019, 3:10 pm
#266
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: AA : EXP / AR : ORO
Posts: 55
AA#996 - EZE/DFW (788/J)
Younger crew.
Minor incident between flight attendant and passenger got all the service upside down.
Drinks were served first, no nuts (which were included on dinner tray 15 mins later).
Food was one of the worst I've ever had.
1 single slice of prosciuto, 2 boccocini and 1/4 of a tomato.
Beef entree was more in line with beef stews you find in most economy classes.
One could taste it was no good beef either (which is strange as this is probably cattered ex-Argentina).
Sundae was half a scoop of icecream with little toppings.
Self-serve bar with set up in galley between J and W. Quite a variety of sweet and savory snacks.
Skipped breakfast for food at DFW Flagship Lounge.
Younger crew.
Minor incident between flight attendant and passenger got all the service upside down.
Drinks were served first, no nuts (which were included on dinner tray 15 mins later).
Food was one of the worst I've ever had.
1 single slice of prosciuto, 2 boccocini and 1/4 of a tomato.
Beef entree was more in line with beef stews you find in most economy classes.
One could taste it was no good beef either (which is strange as this is probably cattered ex-Argentina).
Sundae was half a scoop of icecream with little toppings.
Self-serve bar with set up in galley between J and W. Quite a variety of sweet and savory snacks.
Skipped breakfast for food at DFW Flagship Lounge.
Oct 6, 2019, 3:23 pm
#267
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: AA : EXP / AR : ORO
Posts: 55
AA#931 - MIA/EZE (722/J)
Late night departure so service happens quite quickly.
Used to crew on MIA/EZE rotation: professional service with a pinch of friendliness, but just that.
All served at the same time, to maximize rest time.
Pasta was quite filling, but sauce a bit too spicy for my taste.
Looove that icecream! I prefer it over the sundae.
As usual with these overnight flights, I prefer a tea and pastry in the morning so as to have a full breakfast once landed.
Late night departure so service happens quite quickly.
Used to crew on MIA/EZE rotation: professional service with a pinch of friendliness, but just that.
All served at the same time, to maximize rest time.
Pasta was quite filling, but sauce a bit too spicy for my taste.
Looove that icecream! I prefer it over the sundae.
As usual with these overnight flights, I prefer a tea and pastry in the morning so as to have a full breakfast once landed.
Oct 6, 2019, 6:44 pm
#268
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ROA / CLT
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Life Plat
Posts: 801
For me though, I have more flexibility, and AA meals have been so consistently poor for several years now that it does affect my travel decisions. Sure, I can't spend hundreds of dollars more for a better meal, but where fares have been fairly comparable I've been booking with BA over AA whenever I have a reasonable option.
Oct 9, 2019, 10:57 am
#269
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 86
J lunch menu LAX-PVG - recommendations? I remember chicken being very dry on AA
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon
fig and roasted pepper orzo, sugar snap peas, cherry tomato
Miso Crusted Beef Filet
jasmine rice, garlic broccolini, butter miso sauce
Kung Pao Cauliflower
steamed rice, soy sauce
Rotisserie Chicken
roasted fingerling, red wine sauce, haricot vert
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon
fig and roasted pepper orzo, sugar snap peas, cherry tomato
Miso Crusted Beef Filet
jasmine rice, garlic broccolini, butter miso sauce
Kung Pao Cauliflower
steamed rice, soy sauce
Rotisserie Chicken
roasted fingerling, red wine sauce, haricot vert
Oct 9, 2019, 5:34 pm
#270
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: CLT
Programs: AA EXP, 2 Million Miler
Posts: 821
J lunch menu LAX-PVG - recommendations? I remember chicken being very dry on AA
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon
fig and roasted pepper orzo, sugar snap peas, cherry tomato
Miso Crusted Beef Filet
jasmine rice, garlic broccolini, butter miso sauce
Kung Pao Cauliflower
steamed rice, soy sauce
Rotisserie Chicken
roasted fingerling, red wine sauce, haricot vert
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon
fig and roasted pepper orzo, sugar snap peas, cherry tomato
Miso Crusted Beef Filet
jasmine rice, garlic broccolini, butter miso sauce
Kung Pao Cauliflower
steamed rice, soy sauce
Rotisserie Chicken
roasted fingerling, red wine sauce, haricot vert