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
May 5, 2021, 9:19 am
#2446
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Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
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Posts: 30,005
Well Envoy followed it last weekend when I flew to Daytona Beach. No PDB though. Only mixed nuts comes from an overpriced feedbag from Hudson News.
May 5, 2021, 10:46 am
#2447
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,535
So I've read the Wiki and tried to follow, but I'm a little confused by our flights (we're in First)
ALB-ORD on 6/3/21 (flight #4295)
Says it's operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle.
Also have DCA-ALB on 6/11/21 (flight #4375)
Says it's operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle.
So does that qualify as "American Eagle" then (from the AA disclaimer that what they state doesn't apply)?
And if so, does that mean you truly get nothing in terms of snacks? (drinks=yes on request?)
From my gathering, American Eagle is usually not going to have anything, but confused about the actual operating airline though.
Yes, we'll survive regardless, just trying to set expectations and plan accordingly.
ALB-ORD on 6/3/21 (flight #4295)
Says it's operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle.
Also have DCA-ALB on 6/11/21 (flight #4375)
Says it's operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle.
So does that qualify as "American Eagle" then (from the AA disclaimer that what they state doesn't apply)?
And if so, does that mean you truly get nothing in terms of snacks? (drinks=yes on request?)
From my gathering, American Eagle is usually not going to have anything, but confused about the actual operating airline though.
Yes, we'll survive regardless, just trying to set expectations and plan accordingly.
May 7, 2021, 10:48 am
#2450
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,535
View from the Wing reports that snack basket is returning on 6/1/21 for F
https://viewfromthewing.com/snack-ba......-on-june-1/
What's the difference between Fresh Snacks (now) vs. Snack Basket (6/1/21)?
https://viewfromthewing.com/snack-ba......-on-june-1/
What's the difference between Fresh Snacks (now) vs. Snack Basket (6/1/21)?
May 7, 2021, 12:37 pm
#2451
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Posts: 12,809
View from the Wing reports that snack basket is returning on 6/1/21 for F
https://viewfromthewing.com/snack-ba......-on-june-1/
What's the difference between Fresh Snacks (now) vs. Snack Basket (6/1/21)?
https://viewfromthewing.com/snack-ba......-on-june-1/
What's the difference between Fresh Snacks (now) vs. Snack Basket (6/1/21)?
May 7, 2021, 1:45 pm
#2452
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,535
May 7, 2021, 3:01 pm
#2453
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Total Wine & More Reserve
Posts: 4,500
May 7, 2021, 5:29 pm
#2456
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Southern California
Programs: AA EXPlat, 2.4MM; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 580
I flew F on AA 3230, LAX-SEA yesterday, got one glass of wine and nothing--nada, as a snack. Not even a pretzel. FAs pretty much hid behind their galley curtain and waited it out.
May 7, 2021, 7:08 pm
#2457
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
May 7, 2021, 7:50 pm
#2458
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Location: WAS/TYO
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Posts: 5,913
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May 8, 2021, 12:41 am
#2459
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Location: ASE
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Posts: 3,357
It would appear 3230 was a Skyworst flight. That explains everything. They have, with minor exception, been pitiful throughout the pandemic and a true embarrassment to the AA brand.
May 8, 2021, 9:30 am
#2460
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View from the Wing reports that snack basket is returning on 6/1/21 for F
https://viewfromthewing.com/snack-ba......-on-june-1/
What's the difference between Fresh Snacks (now) vs. Snack Basket (6/1/21)?
https://viewfromthewing.com/snack-ba......-on-june-1/
What's the difference between Fresh Snacks (now) vs. Snack Basket (6/1/21)?