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
Oct 7, 2021, 10:20 am
#3136
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One question after an observation. We now know that the virus is not transmitted on hard surfaces. What is the justification for this plastic wrapped food? What is the justification for plastic glasses? Travel has picked up; what now is the justification for the downgraded food offerings? European carriers are serving meals on plates, wine in proper glasses, and serving meals as courses. Guess what.....no problems with that. So why are US carriers hiding behind the "safety" mantra with pathetic food and service?????
Oct 7, 2021, 11:45 am
#3138
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That is not completely accurate, surface transmission is possible but is not considered to be a significant risk.
Oct 7, 2021, 12:26 pm
#3139
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I don't like the plastic wrapped crud either, but look, long before covid a lot of people are very weird about food packaging.
Oct 7, 2021, 11:17 pm
#3140
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That is not completely accurate, surface transmission is possible but is not considered to be a significant risk.
If she doesn't know you, she isn't likely going to accept your LinkedIn Connection request. She'll simply click on "I don't know this person" and you'll find it all the harder to connect with others in the future due to LinkedIn's algorithm. Instead of Linkedin, post the photo to twitter. On Twitter all you have to do is mention AA, not have a LinkedIn professional relationship with the person you are wanting to embarrass.
Last edited by fly747first; Oct 7, 2021 at 11:36 pm
Oct 7, 2021, 11:38 pm
#3141
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I seem to get one of them on UA upon boarding >95% of the time.
Oct 11, 2021, 6:16 am
#3142
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10/9 AA 609 BWI-CLT A-320: Full drinks, just fig bars in First
10/9 AA 1533 CLT-MKE A-321: Full drinks, snack basket in First
I still don't know the rhyme or reason for when the snack basket shows up and when it doesn't.
10/9 AA 1533 CLT-MKE A-321: Full drinks, snack basket in First
I still don't know the rhyme or reason for when the snack basket shows up and when it doesn't.
Oct 11, 2021, 6:44 am
#3143
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You and me both. In my recent travels, distance hasn't appeared to be the factor.
Oct 11, 2021, 9:33 am
#3144
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They're running an A321 on CLT-MKE now?! I did that semi-frequently before the pandemic and it was always a CRJ.
Oct 11, 2021, 11:11 am
#3145
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AA needs to get its Eagle carriers on the same page as mainline.
MCI-MIA is operated twice per day, one is mainline (A319) and the other is Envoy dba American Eagle (ERJ-1750). The flight distance is 1252 miles. The mainline is serving a packaged meal in F, but the Eagle flight has only the snack basket. Not a big deal, but consistency is the name of the game when you want people to pay to upfare.
MCI-MIA is operated twice per day, one is mainline (A319) and the other is Envoy dba American Eagle (ERJ-1750). The flight distance is 1252 miles. The mainline is serving a packaged meal in F, but the Eagle flight has only the snack basket. Not a big deal, but consistency is the name of the game when you want people to pay to upfare.
Oct 11, 2021, 12:05 pm
#3146
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AA needs to get its Eagle carriers on the same page as mainline.
MCI-MIA is operated twice per day, one is mainline (A319) and the other is Envoy dba American Eagle (ERJ-1750). The flight distance is 1252 miles. The mainline is serving a packaged meal in F, but the Eagle flight has only the snack basket. Not a big deal, but consistency is the name of the game when you want people to pay to upfare.
MCI-MIA is operated twice per day, one is mainline (A319) and the other is Envoy dba American Eagle (ERJ-1750). The flight distance is 1252 miles. The mainline is serving a packaged meal in F, but the Eagle flight has only the snack basket. Not a big deal, but consistency is the name of the game when you want people to pay to upfare.
Oct 12, 2021, 7:51 am
#3147
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It's insulting that pax can see cockpit crew getting a hot meal while we eat garbage sandwiches (although the fruit is nice). 1.5 years into this, and AA F cabins are full, charging a lot and continually cheating pax who supported the airline through the hard times and with taxpayer money.
Oct 12, 2021, 3:00 pm
#3148
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Actually it's deeper
That is not completely accurate, surface transmission is possible but is not considered to be a significant risk.
Oct 13, 2021, 9:30 pm
#3150
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LAX - DFW what to expect at 0600?
I am currently booked on the 0600 outbound from LAX to DFW for 10/31 (in First). I will be coming off multiple 13s in a row (and therefore will probably have nothing in my fridge at home) :-) and I'll only have about 8 hours between leaving work and my flight. I do not usually fly AA, and I am somewhat confused by their current catering definitions. Should I expect anything more substantial than a granola bar; if so what might be offered? Or am I better off grabbing a bagel from the hospital cafeteria and taking it along? I do assume I might be able to get a cuppa tea on board, yes?
Thank you for the insight! <3
Thank you for the insight! <3