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 29, 2020, 3:19 pm
#241
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Great F FA today on PIT/PHL including PDBs. She came by and asked if I wanted another drink. I already had 5 minis in my bag from before where I didn't use them so I went to pull one out. FA said "oh I'm not suppose to see that because that's like you bringing on your own alcohol." I guess a big no no. We both laughed.
May 30, 2020, 2:39 pm
#243
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I guess my irritation is that at least delta is handing out a bottle of water. Just flew BHM to RDU with a connection through CLT and neither flight had water...at all.
May 30, 2020, 2:51 pm
#244
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There are beverages on request if you ask though which is more than what DL is boarding on their planes.
May 30, 2020, 7:16 pm
#245
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Is it a no-no?
Great F FA today on PIT/PHL including PDBs. She came by and asked if I wanted another drink. I already had 5 minis in my bag from before where I didn't use them so I went to pull one out. FA said "oh I'm not suppose to see that because that's like you bringing on your own alcohol." I guess a big no no. We both laughed.
May 30, 2020, 7:31 pm
#246
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Our family is flying from PHX - CMH via ORD and I just bought some minis to take on board since AA has discontinued service. Like bringing food on board these days, I think it should be OK to bring something to drink and would be irritated if it were a no-no. Still planning to do so, and will see what happens.
May 30, 2020, 8:30 pm
#247
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i'm on my first first class flight this week PHL to DFW. i understand everyone gets a goodie bag and i normally dont even eat or drink on any of my other flights to DFW, but i do hate missing out on the service that will not be provided for my money. im normally not a boozer on a plane but tempted to get some of my money back in it if possible. is everything in those mini bottles and they give you a can of soda to mix ? what about beer?
i'm assuming you cannot ask for any food whatsoever after you are flying but wanted to confirm that.
i'm assuming you cannot ask for any food whatsoever after you are flying but wanted to confirm that.
May 30, 2020, 8:40 pm
#248
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i'm on my first first class flight this week PHL to DFW. i understand everyone gets a goodie bag and i normally dont even eat or drink on any of my other flights to DFW, but i do hate missing out on the service that will not be provided for my money. im normally not a boozer on a plane but tempted to get some of my money back in it if possible. is everything in those mini bottles and they give you a can of soda to mix ? what about beer?
i'm assuming you cannot ask for any food whatsoever after you are flying but wanted to confirm that.
i'm assuming you cannot ask for any food whatsoever after you are flying but wanted to confirm that.
May 30, 2020, 11:27 pm
#249
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PHL-MIA - no PDB but the excellent FA apologized that they had been busy helping storing bags - which the were.
Full bar service offered including ice, multiple rounds offered and very attentive service - flight was approx 80% full and 100% in First.
I had a very interesting seat companion- a pilot for UPS dead heading back to MIA. He is incredibly busy but did say the skies are very quiet.
I then connected onto MIA-LHR with one hour connection. Again flight very good with very attentive FA’s. Full bar service including ice. Menu provided. Dinner was all served on one tray. Food was very tasty - followed by a very comprehensive fruit plate and yogurt inc coffee and OJ for breakfast.
Overall considering the circumstances due to Covid19 an very good show from AA and especially the FA’s.
Full bar service offered including ice, multiple rounds offered and very attentive service - flight was approx 80% full and 100% in First.
I had a very interesting seat companion- a pilot for UPS dead heading back to MIA. He is incredibly busy but did say the skies are very quiet.
I then connected onto MIA-LHR with one hour connection. Again flight very good with very attentive FA’s. Full bar service including ice. Menu provided. Dinner was all served on one tray. Food was very tasty - followed by a very comprehensive fruit plate and yogurt inc coffee and OJ for breakfast.
Overall considering the circumstances due to Covid19 an very good show from AA and especially the FA’s.
May 31, 2020, 7:56 am
#250
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Really a sad excuse nuts in F are discontinued. They could easily replace the ramkin with a packet of mixed nuts but they won’t.
for the foreseeable future I see AA selling little to zero F seats. Why would anyone buy one with what they offer?
for the foreseeable future I see AA selling little to zero F seats. Why would anyone buy one with what they offer?
May 31, 2020, 8:03 am
#251
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There would be people who still would like to pay First for extra baggage allowance, free alcohol, priority check-in, or just for the recliner seat, extra legroom, etc...
May 31, 2020, 8:05 am
#252
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Location: ORD, sadly...
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