Mar 26, 20, 10:45 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
Sep 3, 21, 8:01 am
#3061
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 499
Originally Posted by ISTFlyer
Has anyone flown DFW-FAI or ORD-FAI recently in First Class or does anyone know what they serve on those two 2500+ mile Alaska routes?
Would American serve an hot meal on those flights or is it the Fresh Bite boxes that are being served?
Thank you.
Would American serve an hot meal on those flights or is it the Fresh Bite boxes that are being served?
Thank you.
I flew FAI ORD on the return and the only offering on the red eye was a snack basket. Very underwhelming.
Sep 3, 21, 10:45 am
#3062
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AAdvantage PP
Posts: 13,913
Originally Posted by Robert
No hot meal on these routes. I flew ORD ANC last month and this was what I received (Fresh Bites box contents, but displayed on a tray):
I flew FAI ORD on the return and the only offering on the red eye was a snack basket. Very underwhelming.
I flew FAI ORD on the return and the only offering on the red eye was a snack basket. Very underwhelming.
1. Because of a miscater
2. AA doesn't have catering at FAI and since the items are not shelve stable the return flight was just snack basket. Does ORD/FAI RON?
Sep 3, 21, 11:07 am
#3063
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: $9 Fare Club
Posts: 1,111
Originally Posted by MiamiAirport Formerly NY George
I'm assuming that because it's over 900 miles you got the snack basket either:
1. Because of a miscater
2. AA doesn't have catering at FAI and since the items are not shelve stable the return flight was just snack basket. Does ORD/FAI RON?
1. Because of a miscater
2. AA doesn't have catering at FAI and since the items are not shelve stable the return flight was just snack basket. Does ORD/FAI RON?
These people are headed out to the wilderness, let them get some practice in foraging for nuts and berries on this flight!
Sep 3, 21, 5:19 pm
#3064
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,054
Originally Posted by MiamiAirport Formerly NY George
I'm assuming that because it's over 900 miles you got the snack basket either:
1. Because of a miscater
2. AA doesn't have catering at FAI and since the items are not shelve stable the return flight was just snack basket. Does ORD/FAI RON?
1. Because of a miscater
2. AA doesn't have catering at FAI and since the items are not shelve stable the return flight was just snack basket. Does ORD/FAI RON?
Sep 5, 21, 12:21 pm
#3067
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: East Coast
Programs: AA CONCIERGE KEY, HILTON DIAMOND
Posts: 11,289
Originally Posted by KSVVZ2015
Any update on the rumored return of more normal long haul F and J service?
Sep 5, 21, 12:57 pm
#3068
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 473
Originally Posted by fly747first
AA just keeps saying "fall." DL just brought back glassware on 9/1 for domestic D1 flights.
Sep 5, 21, 1:43 pm
#3069
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 27,151
Originally Posted by ORDflyer92
I believe that was when the mask mandate was meant to be removed. Now all bets are off and I doubt we see any meaningful change in service until the spring.
Sep 5, 21, 1:59 pm
#3070
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 963
Originally Posted by ORDflyer92
I believe that was when the mask mandate was meant to be removed. Now all bets are off and I doubt we see any meaningful change in service until the spring.
Sep 6, 21, 12:18 pm
#3073
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: ORD, sadly...
Programs: AA Exec Plat
Posts: 597
Originally Posted by safari ari
Anyone notice the new plastic cups being offered? Theyre 1/2 the size and flimsy that they crack if squeezed ever so slightly.
Good thing they are protecting us from that dangerous glassware.
Sep 7, 21, 7:21 am
#3075
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: PWM
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, 1MM, Bonsai Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 337
Originally Posted by TravelForum
We got this on DFW-SJD on September 4th. I also had a couple of beverages (not pictured). Not the best meal ever, but certainly exceeded my expectations.
