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 30, 2021, 10:40 am
#1996
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That just really depends on the crew and not the aircraft type. On my last MIA LAX flight, I was in J and the F FAs were helping the J crew proactively offering refills throughout the flight. Meanwhile, I have had very lazy FAs on 738s/321s who seem annoyed if you ask for a second drink in F.
Jan 31, 2021, 5:27 pm
#1997
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1/30 AA 683 RDU-CLT A-321: No service either cabin
1/30 AA 6295 CLT-LEX ERJ-145: FA came to me on the ground and thanked me for being EXP and asked if I needed anything. I asked if she was catered and she said yes so I asked for a Diet Coke once we were in the air. I got it, sans ice, and was the only passenger served
1/30 AA 6295 CLT-LEX ERJ-145: FA came to me on the ground and thanked me for being EXP and asked if I needed anything. I asked if she was catered and she said yes so I asked for a Diet Coke once we were in the air. I got it, sans ice, and was the only passenger served
Jan 31, 2021, 7:03 pm
#1999
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On your CLT-DFW flight, you would receive a snack bag with bottled water, one of biscoffs/pretzels, and a hand sanitizing wipe; on your DFW-EGE flight, AA would serve you nothing. On both flights, if you would like a soft ( non-alcoholic drink ), you would need to hit the call button or visit the rear galley.
Jan 31, 2021, 7:52 pm
#2000
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Well to be fair, it's not really that the perk was removed but rather, not available since AA isn't selling fresh food or alcoholic beverages in Y these days.
Jan 31, 2021, 7:57 pm
#2001
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Currently on MIA-ORF, and as expected, the Republic crew makes zero interaction with any pax on boarding and once we takeoff, slam the curtain shot and sit in their galleys reading the entire time from takeoff to landing. Honestly, in an emergency, passengers won't know who to listen to because they never see the crew ever. Even in the safety briefing they are so passive. It's time that these FAs get penalized for ignoring the rules. In F, they are supposed to make an appearance to be available for drinks. I am trying to understand how AA can still operate an upgrade system that requires certificates and 500-mile segment upgrades on flights that have zero service (which is half the point of F anyway). That's not to mention I can see the FA pouring drinks into her cup, smashing the ice, and filling a takeaway bag with extra liquor presumably for her hotel.
Jan 31, 2021, 8:20 pm
#2002
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Currently on MIA-ORF, and as expected, the Republic crew makes zero interaction with any pax on boarding and once we takeoff, slam the curtain shot and sit in their galleys reading the entire time from takeoff to landing. Honestly, in an emergency, passengers won't know who to listen to because they never see the crew ever. Even in the safety briefing they are so passive. It's time that these FAs get penalized for ignoring the rules. In F, they are supposed to make an appearance to be available for drinks. I am trying to understand how AA can still operate an upgrade system that requires certificates and 500-mile segment upgrades on flights that have zero service (which is half the point of F anyway). That's not to mention I can see the FA pouring drinks into her cup, smashing the ice, and filling a takeaway bag with extra liquor presumably for her hotel.
Jan 31, 2021, 8:23 pm
#2003
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Currently on MIA-ORF, and as expected, the Republic crew makes zero interaction with any pax on boarding and once we takeoff, slam the curtain shot and sit in their galleys reading the entire time from takeoff to landing. Honestly, in an emergency, passengers won't know who to listen to because they never see the crew ever. Even in the safety briefing they are so passive. It's time that these FAs get penalized for ignoring the rules. In F, they are supposed to make an appearance to be available for drinks. I am trying to understand how AA can still operate an upgrade system that requires certificates and 500-mile segment upgrades on flights that have zero service (which is half the point of F anyway). That's not to mention I can see the FA pouring drinks into her cup, smashing the ice, and filling a takeaway bag with extra liquor presumably for her hotel.
Jan 31, 2021, 11:11 pm
#2004
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That just really depends on the crew and not the aircraft type. On my last MIA LAX flight, I was in J and the F FAs were helping the J crew proactively offering refills throughout the flight. Meanwhile, I have had very lazy FAs on 738s/321s who seem annoyed if you ask for a second drink in F.
Feb 1, 2021, 1:56 pm
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That's a little harsh... it's a nationwide tragedy that yellow and white cubes pass as "cheese" in America but I find it hard to fault AA for going along with that. Last time I had the cheese tray, it had what I would have described as white cheddar, yellow cheddar, and smoked Gouda.
Feb 1, 2021, 2:36 pm
#2007
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If you find yourself on an AS flight, I would definitely recommend trying it.
While this AS blog post is now dated, it is an interesting read nonetheless concerning their F&C:
https://blog.alaskaair.com/alaska-ai...echers-cheese/
While this AS blog post is now dated, it is an interesting read nonetheless concerning their F&C:
https://blog.alaskaair.com/alaska-ai...echers-cheese/
Feb 1, 2021, 2:51 pm
#2008
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Beecher's is really, really good. They have a shop at SEA C Concourse where you can buy their many varieties of cheese and/or made-to-order grilled cheese sandwiches (what else!), mac-n-cheese, soups, etc.
Worth a stop-in regardless the terminal(s) you're transiting.
Worth a stop-in regardless the terminal(s) you're transiting.
Feb 1, 2021, 9:47 pm
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I haven't tried Americans fruit and cheese offering yet, but as a point of comparison, I flew Alaska over the weekend and their "signature fruit and cheese platter" is divine. The platter contains three cheese options Seattle's famous Beecher's flagship, yellow cheddar, and brie accompanied by olive oil and sea salt crackers, sliced apples, grapes and milk chocolate from Seattle Chocolates. Very fresh and satisfying.
Feb 2, 2021, 7:39 am
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Sipping on a G&T in MCE is one of the benefits I value as an elite!