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)
Jan 21, 2019, 9:01 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA Exp, MR Gold, Hyatt Exp
Posts: 35
I’ll be on HKG-LAX in F next week, and curious if anybody has come across the “Foie Gras Stuffed Squab”. Seems like an awful lot could go wrong, so will probably play it safe with the Salt Pepper Lamp Chops, or maybe the Noodle Crusted Jumbo Shrimp. Figured I’d at least see if there’s any history out there. I saw it mentioned by somebody in last year’s thread, but don’t think there was any feedback.
Jan 21, 2019, 9:29 pm
#17
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond, AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt Explorist, HHonors Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 7,344
I’ll be on HKG-LAX in F next week, and curious if anybody has come across the “Foie Gras Stuffed Squab”. Seems like an awful lot could go wrong, so will probably play it safe with the Salt Pepper Lamp Chops, or maybe the Noodle Crusted Jumbo Shrimp. Figured I’d at least see if there’s any history out there. I saw it mentioned by somebody in last year’s thread, but don’t think there was any feedback.
Jan 21, 2019, 9:57 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA - Silver, Hertz-5 star
Posts: 217
Hi Everyone-
First time in AA international Business for LAX-EZE, nothing on the menu looks that enticing, Is there any chance of a chef's special while on-board? I guess I would have to go with the braised short-ribs.
-Paul
First time in AA international Business for LAX-EZE, nothing on the menu looks that enticing, Is there any chance of a chef's special while on-board? I guess I would have to go with the braised short-ribs.
- Choose later Choose later selected for for LAX to EZE
- Braised Short Ribs Braised Short Ribs selected for for LAX to EZE
brown basmati rice, kimchi pickled red cabbage, bulgogi sauce - Red Snapper Tagine Red Snapper Tagine selected for for LAX to EZE
celery and carrot couscous, sautéed vegetables - Buffalo Skillet Chicken Buffalo Skillet Chicken selected for for LAX to EZE
jalapeño cheddar corn cakes, Gorgonzola, golden beet and carrot slaw - Bulgur and Feta Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Bulgur and Feta Stuffed Portobello Mushroom selected for for LAX to EZE
roasted golden beets, crumbled fontina, arrabbiata sauce
-Paul
Jan 22, 2019, 4:02 am
#19
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: IWI; Work: DCA/Everywhere; Play: LAS/SJU/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, LEYE Gold
Posts: 6,670
No chance of a chef of a chef's special, unless you assign one of those names to a catering error.
The short ribs are good and will approximate what you'd expect to receive on the ground, unlike AA's shoe-leather filet.
The short ribs are good and will approximate what you'd expect to receive on the ground, unlike AA's shoe-leather filet.
Jan 22, 2019, 4:42 am
#20
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX/ORD/HNL
Programs: AA EXP, 4.6 MM, LT Pt, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 443
Jan 22, 2019, 8:43 am
#22
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: DFW/PHL
Programs: US CP, UA *G; SPG Plat, Hilton Gold; Natl Exec, Hertz PC
Posts: 623
Jan 22, 2019, 1:30 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX/ORD/HNL
Programs: AA EXP, 4.6 MM, LT Pt, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 443
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Jan 22, 2019, 1:34 pm
#24
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Nice quiet place in The Fla Keys
Programs: AA - My other choices are severely limited
Posts: 72
About that Slow Roasted Lamb Osso Bucco question in the very 1st post...............I had pre-ordered it for a AKL-LAX flight I was on this past Monday.
Appearance wise - awful (sorry no photo) but it was very tasty along with the grilled zucchini and roasted sweet potatoes.
I would order it again.
Appearance wise - awful (sorry no photo) but it was very tasty along with the grilled zucchini and roasted sweet potatoes.
I would order it again.
Last edited by Nomorepretzels; Jan 22, 2019 at 7:39 pm Reason: spelling
Jan 22, 2019, 5:45 pm
#25
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: AA EXP. HH DIAMOND.
Posts: 224
Avml mia/cdg
Hasn't changed in the last year but still good for a 6x yearly flyer. Interesting note the spiciest version I have ever received.
okra, spinach W/ paneer (indian cheese), samosa & rice
okra, spinach W/ paneer (indian cheese), samosa & rice
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Jan 23, 2019, 4:42 pm
#26
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 629
Are the pre-selection menus the same as the onboard menus?
Flying HKG-LAX and the only two decent options on the pre-order menu seem to be the Prawns and Scallops or Chicken.
If it’s the same as the menu onboard fine, but was hoping for maybe something different. If I pre-order and then want something different will they just give the pre-ordered meal to a nonrev?
And is 14J that bad? The thought of less foot traffic from just row 15 sounds nice.
Flying HKG-LAX and the only two decent options on the pre-order menu seem to be the Prawns and Scallops or Chicken.
If it’s the same as the menu onboard fine, but was hoping for maybe something different. If I pre-order and then want something different will they just give the pre-ordered meal to a nonrev?
And is 14J that bad? The thought of less foot traffic from just row 15 sounds nice.
Jan 23, 2019, 4:59 pm
#27
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,234
Yes, in normal operations.
I don't know if there's standard procedure, but I could certainly imagine that the FA would only accommodate this request after all other meal orders have been taken and there's still your second choice available. Personally I don't think it's reasonable to stick a non-rev with something just because you change your mind.
If I pre-order and then want something different will they just give the pre-ordered meal to a nonrev?
Jan 23, 2019, 5:07 pm
#28
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 629
Yes, in normal operations.
I don't know if there's standard procedure, but I could certainly imagine that the FA would only accommodate this request after all other meal orders have been taken and there's still your second choice available. Personally I don't think it's reasonable to stick a non-rev with something just because you change your mind.
I don't know if there's standard procedure, but I could certainly imagine that the FA would only accommodate this request after all other meal orders have been taken and there's still your second choice available. Personally I don't think it's reasonable to stick a non-rev with something just because you change your mind.
Jan 23, 2019, 6:49 pm
#29
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Jan 24, 2019, 1:27 am
#30
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX/ORD/HNL
Programs: AA EXP, 4.6 MM, LT Pt, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 443
Thought I would do a mini trip report on AA 192 (HKG/LAX) on Jan. 23. The flight ran about seven minutes ahead of schedule both for departure and arrival. I was a happy flyer since I had seat 1A, my favorite. There were glass salt and pepper shakers but the butter was indeed in its original metal container.
In the butter's defense, it was very good.
Nadia, our purser for the flight saw me taking a picture of the butter so I explained about our strange obsessions on FlyerTalk. She indicated that catering out of Hong Kong did indeed provide the butter in its original container. She seemed concerned but I told her not to worry as we FT types were a bunch of divas which got a good laugh. For my entrée I had preselected the Foie Gras Stuffed Squab. It was just OK being a tad too gamey for my taste. The veggies and potatoes, on the other hand, were delightful. They were seasoned well and not overcooked. With eight hours of sleep, the trip back seemed to take no time at all.
In the butter's defense, it was very good.
Nadia, our purser for the flight saw me taking a picture of the butter so I explained about our strange obsessions on FlyerTalk. She indicated that catering out of Hong Kong did indeed provide the butter in its original container. She seemed concerned but I told her not to worry as we FT types were a bunch of divas which got a good laugh. For my entrée I had preselected the Foie Gras Stuffed Squab. It was just OK being a tad too gamey for my taste. The veggies and potatoes, on the other hand, were delightful. They were seasoned well and not overcooked. With eight hours of sleep, the trip back seemed to take no time at all.
Last edited by marnold3; Jan 24, 2019 at 1:33 am