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
Aug 11, 2021, 9:24 am
#2958
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Location: WAS/TYO
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Posts: 5,912
Aug 11, 2021, 9:25 am
#2959
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Aug 11, 2021, 9:45 am
#2960
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Posts: 11,962
That is exactly what morning flights received pre-Covid from stations without catering kitchens. It was flown in the night before and shelf stable. If that's returning, that's great news. While sad that that is what is offered, it is a return to normalcy!
Aug 11, 2021, 10:36 am
#2961
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Location: Dallas, Texas
Programs: AA, Southwest, Hilton, Hyatt
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Aug 11, 2021, 3:27 pm
#2963
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Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
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Posts: 29,973
DFW-IAH F. Just drink service.
the man next to me was traveling to a meeting in Houston. He is 97 and was wearing his WWII uniform. He was in the battle of the bulge (!!).
ETA I know it’s off topic but this man was 100% fully lucid and gives motivational speeches around the country.
he jumped out of C47’s.
the woman next to me in 3D got up when he saw him and said sit. You can have my seat and went back to Y.
the man sitting in 3C chatted with him the entire way also. He insisted he drive him to the Hyatt rather than take a taxi.
completely amazing behavior by these people.
thumbs up all around.
the man next to me was traveling to a meeting in Houston. He is 97 and was wearing his WWII uniform. He was in the battle of the bulge (!!).
ETA I know it’s off topic but this man was 100% fully lucid and gives motivational speeches around the country.
he jumped out of C47’s.
the woman next to me in 3D got up when he saw him and said sit. You can have my seat and went back to Y.
the man sitting in 3C chatted with him the entire way also. He insisted he drive him to the Hyatt rather than take a taxi.
completely amazing behavior by these people.
thumbs up all around.
Last edited by enviroian; Aug 11, 2021 at 6:48 pm
Aug 11, 2021, 5:38 pm
#2964
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Location: WAS/TYO
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Posts: 5,912
Aug 11, 2021, 7:36 pm
#2966
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: London, UK
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 601
I fly SEA-ORD tomorrow departing at 10:01am in J. Looking at the thread and the wikis, it appears I may get a small bites tray with shelf stable snacks (not breakfast). Am I getting that about right? Anyone seen what a daytime snack bite tray for shelf stable looks like?
I scrolled through the last page or two, but sorry if I missed it.
I scrolled through the last page or two, but sorry if I missed it.
Aug 11, 2021, 10:11 pm
#2967
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Location: DTW/EYW
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, United 1K, Delta Platinum ,Hilton Diamond, Mariott Gold
Posts: 275
Aug 11, 2021, 10:12 pm
#2968
Join Date: Mar 2021
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I fly SEA-ORD tomorrow departing at 10:01am in J. Looking at the thread and the wikis, it appears I may get a small bites tray with shelf stable snacks (not breakfast). Am I getting that about right? Anyone seen what a daytime snack bite tray for shelf stable looks like?
I scrolled through the last page or two, but sorry if I missed it.
I scrolled through the last page or two, but sorry if I missed it.
Aug 11, 2021, 10:29 pm
#2969
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Posts: 1,501
DFW-IAH F. Just drink service.
the man next to me was traveling to a meeting in Houston. He is 97 and was wearing his WWII uniform. He was in the battle of the bulge (!!).
ETA I know it’s off topic but this man was 100% fully lucid and gives motivational speeches around the country.
he jumped out of C47’s.
the woman next to me in 3D got up when he saw him and said sit. You can have my seat and went back to Y.
the man sitting in 3C chatted with him the entire way also. He insisted he drive him to the Hyatt rather than take a taxi.
completely amazing behavior by these people.
thumbs up all around.
the man next to me was traveling to a meeting in Houston. He is 97 and was wearing his WWII uniform. He was in the battle of the bulge (!!).
ETA I know it’s off topic but this man was 100% fully lucid and gives motivational speeches around the country.
he jumped out of C47’s.
the woman next to me in 3D got up when he saw him and said sit. You can have my seat and went back to Y.
the man sitting in 3C chatted with him the entire way also. He insisted he drive him to the Hyatt rather than take a taxi.
completely amazing behavior by these people.
thumbs up all around.
Aug 12, 2021, 6:14 am
#2970
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Location: PHL
Programs: AA - Plat, HHonors - Diamond, IHG - Plat, Marriott - Gold, National - Exec, Amtrak - Select, NEXUS
Posts: 1,075
PHL-SAN 630 PM departure in F. Should I make sure to eat before we leave, or will the meal be a glorified snack?