Mar 26, 2020, 9:45 pm
Last edit by: UAPremierGuy
As of 9/21:
Flights under 900 miles
Flights over 2,200 miles* / over 4.5 hours
**Some domestic and short-haul international flights will include a fruit and cheese plate instead of tray meal service and will also have snack basket service before landing.
cmd320 notation (unofficial): the 2,200mi + section for F and J is a bit misleading. Domestic flights within the continental US other than premium transcons (JFK-LAX/SFO, MIA-LAX on 77W) do not receive a full meal and instead only see a sandwich/fruit and cheese plate.
fly747first notation (official) MIA LAX on 772 receives full meal and amenities as Flagship Business except for lounge access
Flights under 900 miles
- Water, canned drinks and juice by request only
- No snacks, alcohol or food available in the Main Cabin
- Alcohol available in First by request only
In the Main Cabin – includes Premium Economy and Main Cabin Extra
- Complimentary pretzels or Biscoff cookies and bottled water during boarding*
- No snacks, alcohol or food for purchase
- Water, canned drinks and juice by request only
In First:
- Complimentary fresh snacks on flights departing between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.*
- Complimentary pretzels or Biscoff cookies and bottled water during boarding*
- Drinks, including alcohol, by request only
- No drinks served before departure
Flights over 2,200 miles* / over 4.5 hours
In the Main Cabin – includes Premium Economy and Main Cabin Extra
- Complimentary pretzels or Biscoff cookies and water, canned drinks or juice during the flight
- No snacks or food for purchase
- No alcohol or meals except on long-haul international flights
In First and Business:
- Complimentary fresh snacks on flights departing between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- Complimentary pretzels or Biscoff cookies and water, canned drinks or juice during the flight
- Meals served on one tray, not in courses**
- No drinks served before departure
- Alcohol will be available
**Some domestic and short-haul international flights will include a fruit and cheese plate instead of tray meal service and will also have snack basket service before landing.
cmd320 notation (unofficial): the 2,200mi + section for F and J is a bit misleading. Domestic flights within the continental US other than premium transcons (JFK-LAX/SFO, MIA-LAX on 77W) do not receive a full meal and instead only see a sandwich/fruit and cheese plate.
fly747first notation (official) MIA LAX on 772 receives full meal and amenities as Flagship Business except for lounge access
Coronavirus Reduced Inflight Food and Beverage Restrictions as of 03/2020 and changes
Jan 13, 2021, 8:41 am
#1906
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Jan 13, 2021, 12:30 pm
#1907
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Jan 13, 2021, 6:53 pm
#1908
Join Date: Aug 2011
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As it would, as DCA-LAX is over the mileage limit and has scheduled beverage service. It's the flights less than 2200 miles where you have to issue a request.
Jan 13, 2021, 6:57 pm
#1909
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This specific request was made 45 minutes before landing while the only scheduled beverage and biscoff service was made 30 minutes after takeoff.
Jan 13, 2021, 9:14 pm
#1910
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I flew LAX-DCA in November and there was a beverage service prior to arrival as well in Y.
Jan 14, 2021, 10:42 am
#1911
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I flew DFW-DCA this past Monday and then DCA-MIA on Tuesday. Full PDBs offered on both flights in F! At first I thought it might be because there would be no alcohol offered once airborne due to recent DC issues, but that was definitely not the case. Great proactive crews on both flights. Certainly not complaining here, but the only thing consistent on AA is inconsistency.
-FlyerBeek
-FlyerBeek
Jan 14, 2021, 2:20 pm
#1912
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I flew DFW-DCA this past Monday and then DCA-MIA on Tuesday. Full PDBs offered on both flights in F! At first I thought it might be because there would be no alcohol offered once airborne due to recent DC issues, but that was definitely not the case. Great proactive crews on both flights. Certainly not complaining here, but the only thing consistent on AA is inconsistency.
-FlyerBeek
-FlyerBeek
As for booze, that was just last Thursday and Friday... but according to the NYT, they're restricting booze again on all flights to or from DCA this coming Saturday through Thursday. I've got a DCA-DFW on Monday, will be curious to see if it is in fact dry.
Jan 14, 2021, 3:46 pm
#1913
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Fascinating re: PDBs!
As for booze, that was just last Thursday and Friday... but according to the NYT, they're restricting booze again on all flights to or from DCA this coming Saturday through Thursday. I've got a DCA-DFW on Monday, will be curious to see if it is in fact dry.
As for booze, that was just last Thursday and Friday... but according to the NYT, they're restricting booze again on all flights to or from DCA this coming Saturday through Thursday. I've got a DCA-DFW on Monday, will be curious to see if it is in fact dry.
Jan 14, 2021, 8:20 pm
#1914
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I’ve been on quite a few DL flights in FC recently and regrettably on a elite challenge and can say I will likely not even pursue this anymore.
AA is far more customer centric these days and the FC service is so much better.
I ended up missing AA so yes I’ll be back very soon.
AA is far more customer centric these days and the FC service is so much better.
I ended up missing AA so yes I’ll be back very soon.
Jan 14, 2021, 11:40 pm
#1915
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I’ve been on quite a few DL flights in FC recently and regrettably on a elite challenge and can say I will likely not even pursue this anymore.
AA is far more customer centric these days and the FC service is so much better.
I ended up missing AA so yes I’ll be back very soon.
AA is far more customer centric these days and the FC service is so much better.
I ended up missing AA so yes I’ll be back very soon.
Jan 15, 2021, 1:41 am
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Jan 15, 2021, 7:45 am
#1918
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Jan 15, 2021, 8:25 am
#1919
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If you are able to, highly recommend you book AA through DFW or ORD as these flights have enhanced catering similar to premium transcontinental.
