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
Jul 16, 2020, 10:44 am
#631
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if a flight attendant asked me if it was an emergency I would say absolutely I need a cold beer please.
Jul 16, 2020, 4:55 pm
#632
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 702
JAC-ORD - same repeated announcements about no F&B. I asked for a glass of wine and while it was given, the FA wouldn’t even look at me or say “you are welcome” when I thanked him. His body language told me he was not happy to be taken away from his iPad.
Jul 16, 2020, 5:06 pm
#633
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
…..then I hope you asked for a second round.
Jul 16, 2020, 5:11 pm
#634
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Jul 16, 2020, 5:18 pm
#635
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: AA,UA,AS
Posts: 319
SFO-DFW (First) no PDB as the FA was busy giving out the snack bags. Prompt service once in the air for drinks. No Cheese plate, didn’t ask about it as I wasn’t interested in it. After the first round of drinks FA went back to the jump seat but happily responded to call buttons.
Young PHL based crew FWIW
Young PHL based crew FWIW
Jul 16, 2020, 9:46 pm
#637
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 702
ORD - MDT on American Eagle? A world of difference! The FA came by and whispered “I can’t do PDB but will take care of you all when we get in the air” and she did.
For what it’s worth, the two FAs that were pleasant and willing to serve were 55+ years old.
I don’t need a glass of wine on a flight but when I am paying first class prices and beverage service is part of the price, I don’t want to be blocked because someone wants to play on their iPad instead of working.
Jul 17, 2020, 8:21 am
#638
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: OKC
Programs: IHG Spire, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 2,274
So this stinks. I have a 5:21AM departure.. so 4:51 board time. In F, but there will be no food service on this ~3 hour flight.
Nothing is open in the airport prior to 5AM, especially on a Sunday, and the two places that open at 5AM 1) may not be open due to adjusted hours, and 2) are just coffee shops mostly, no real food.
So, no food options until I get to MIA.
Nothing is open in the airport prior to 5AM, especially on a Sunday, and the two places that open at 5AM 1) may not be open due to adjusted hours, and 2) are just coffee shops mostly, no real food.
So, no food options until I get to MIA.
Jul 17, 2020, 8:32 am
#639
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: ASE
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Posts: 3,357
So this stinks. I have a 5:21AM departure.. so 4:51 board time. In F, but there will be no food service on this ~3 hour flight.
Nothing is open in the airport prior to 5AM, especially on a Sunday, and the two places that open at 5AM 1) may not be open due to adjusted hours, and 2) are just coffee shops mostly, no real food.
So, no food options until I get to MIA.
Nothing is open in the airport prior to 5AM, especially on a Sunday, and the two places that open at 5AM 1) may not be open due to adjusted hours, and 2) are just coffee shops mostly, no real food.
So, no food options until I get to MIA.
Welcome to the "new normal." There are lots of cases like this and it is pathetic that in this era of renewed and increased travel there is no meal service on AA for these flights. MANY of the airports that I have in recently have nothing in the way of substantive meal service and the few places that are open have had LONG lines.
Jul 17, 2020, 8:49 am
#640
formerly plenTpak
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Washington DC
Programs: AA
Posts: 131
Yesterday the Republic crew out of DCA-IND did amazing....but they usually are anyway. Speaker'ed to the plane, "beverages were not going to be served, but, BUT, if there is anything you want or need, we will get it for you." Said the same thing up front twice. I think we got a "thank your business" four or five times between FA, GA, and pilots.
Jul 17, 2020, 8:58 am
#641
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Will you not get a fruit and cheese box as per the new standards?
Welcome to the "new normal." There are lots of cases like this and it is pathetic that in this era of renewed and increased travel there is no meal service on AA for these flights. MANY of the airports that I have in recently have nothing in the way of substantive meal service and the few places that are open have had LONG lines.
Welcome to the "new normal." There are lots of cases like this and it is pathetic that in this era of renewed and increased travel there is no meal service on AA for these flights. MANY of the airports that I have in recently have nothing in the way of substantive meal service and the few places that are open have had LONG lines.
Mother flew out of SFO (new terminal) and nothing was open for a 10am departure. I flew out on a 1pm departure day later and there was a coffee/scone shop open.
Jul 17, 2020, 9:20 am
#642
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: OKC
Programs: IHG Spire, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 2,274
Will you not get a fruit and cheese box as per the new standards?
Welcome to the "new normal." There are lots of cases like this and it is pathetic that in this era of renewed and increased travel there is no meal service on AA for these flights. MANY of the airports that I have in recently have nothing in the way of substantive meal service and the few places that are open have had LONG lines.
Welcome to the "new normal." There are lots of cases like this and it is pathetic that in this era of renewed and increased travel there is no meal service on AA for these flights. MANY of the airports that I have in recently have nothing in the way of substantive meal service and the few places that are open have had LONG lines.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...#foodanddrinks
Jul 17, 2020, 10:03 am
#643
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
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Posts: 2,617
Jul 17, 2020, 10:33 am
#644
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Location: NYC
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long as it’s mainline usually the FC FA stays in the FC jumpseat/galley area so it’s easy to ask.
Jul 17, 2020, 10:41 am
#645
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It's a 1200 mile flight. Per the AA site, nope. Nothing.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...#foodanddrinks
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...#foodanddrinks