ARCHIVE: 2021 AA Domestic Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
Jan 30, 2021, 5:27 pm
#46
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AA2289
MIA-LAX
Jan 30, 1:35pm
5J, 77W (J)
Great crew, very polite and professional, lots of refills and offers of snacks. I had the seafood salad bowl and it was nice and light and fresh tasting. No complaints, and a beautiful day to gaze out the window.
Menu
Seafood bowl
Miami
LA
MIA-LAX
Jan 30, 1:35pm
5J, 77W (J)
Great crew, very polite and professional, lots of refills and offers of snacks. I had the seafood salad bowl and it was nice and light and fresh tasting. No complaints, and a beautiful day to gaze out the window.
Menu
Seafood bowl
Miami
LA
Jan 30, 2021, 5:31 pm
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Jan 30, 2021, 5:35 pm
#48
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Nope. Family of 4 boarded right before me, had 1/2 D/G, seemed to be newbies, and the other 4 boarded at some point. F fares have indeed dropped from the >$2K+ premium they carried when I bought my ticket so maybe AA actually sold all 8 seats.
Wide open heading back Monday, I imagine I'll clear that with a BXP1.
Wide open heading back Monday, I imagine I'll clear that with a BXP1.
Feb 1, 2021, 12:14 pm
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LAX-MIA
AA369
1A (77W F)
Feb 1, 2021
8:45 a.m. departure; 3h57m in flight
Great flight so far. After a small fiasco waitlisting a BXP1, I moved up from 3A to 1A (pro tip: never waitlist a Business Extra upgrade--they don't clear even when there's upgrade space, and then it's a hassle to call to clear manually, and then I wasn't able to check in online because the system thought it had to collect additional taxes). Anyhow, I stayed last night at the new-ish AC Hotel in El Segundo, which provides complimentary Lyft/Uber rides to the airport in lieu of a shuttle service. My driver dropped me off right in front of Flagship Check-In, where the agent cleared up the errors and printed my BP, and I was escorted up to the (empty) precheck line.
I popped into the AC for coffee & apple slices (saving the Krug for MIA) and then headed to the (empty) TBIT for boarding at gate 155. I had to chuckle at the sight of a happy skateboarder cruising the shuttered shopping areas.
On board, the pillow/blanket appears to be the PE product, which is definitely odd considering that I got the "full sized" pillow and comforter even in J on the flight out from MIA on Saturday. The amenity kit does appear to be larger, but I can't perceive any additional useful items in it (all I use is the lotion & lip balm anyhow). Socks were provided separately from the amenity kit.
FA took preferences in the following order: 2A, 2D, 2J, 2G, 1A, 1D, 1G, 1J. There were only 3 of the scrambled eggs, which were chosen by the first three pax, but I was going to pick the strata anyhow, so not a big deal. 1D and 1G both chose oatmeal, which probably saved 1J from being stuck with only oatmeal.
Cappuccino came promptly after takeoff as I settled into "desk mode" to get the day's work done early. Then came the food, which was fine, although the cinnamon roll really is inedible in its near-frozen state (my waist line is thankful, I suppose). Good service from both FAs.
End of the day, I thoroughly enjoy the swivel chair and being able to look out the three windows as the landscape passes by. With the $159 J fare and a BXP1 upgrade, I'd say it's one of the best deals I've gotten on AA in a long time
Skater-boy appeared to be enjoying the empty halls of TBIT.
Larger amenity kit, but smaller pillow & blanket, than what I got in J on MIA-LAX.
Cappuccino & 3 windows.
Takeoff over Manhattan Beach; Palos Verdes in the back-right corner.
Strata.
Food menu.
Drink menu.
AA369
1A (77W F)
Feb 1, 2021
8:45 a.m. departure; 3h57m in flight
Great flight so far. After a small fiasco waitlisting a BXP1, I moved up from 3A to 1A (pro tip: never waitlist a Business Extra upgrade--they don't clear even when there's upgrade space, and then it's a hassle to call to clear manually, and then I wasn't able to check in online because the system thought it had to collect additional taxes). Anyhow, I stayed last night at the new-ish AC Hotel in El Segundo, which provides complimentary Lyft/Uber rides to the airport in lieu of a shuttle service. My driver dropped me off right in front of Flagship Check-In, where the agent cleared up the errors and printed my BP, and I was escorted up to the (empty) precheck line.
I popped into the AC for coffee & apple slices (saving the Krug for MIA) and then headed to the (empty) TBIT for boarding at gate 155. I had to chuckle at the sight of a happy skateboarder cruising the shuttered shopping areas.
On board, the pillow/blanket appears to be the PE product, which is definitely odd considering that I got the "full sized" pillow and comforter even in J on the flight out from MIA on Saturday. The amenity kit does appear to be larger, but I can't perceive any additional useful items in it (all I use is the lotion & lip balm anyhow). Socks were provided separately from the amenity kit.
FA took preferences in the following order: 2A, 2D, 2J, 2G, 1A, 1D, 1G, 1J. There were only 3 of the scrambled eggs, which were chosen by the first three pax, but I was going to pick the strata anyhow, so not a big deal. 1D and 1G both chose oatmeal, which probably saved 1J from being stuck with only oatmeal.
Cappuccino came promptly after takeoff as I settled into "desk mode" to get the day's work done early. Then came the food, which was fine, although the cinnamon roll really is inedible in its near-frozen state (my waist line is thankful, I suppose). Good service from both FAs.
End of the day, I thoroughly enjoy the swivel chair and being able to look out the three windows as the landscape passes by. With the $159 J fare and a BXP1 upgrade, I'd say it's one of the best deals I've gotten on AA in a long time
Skater-boy appeared to be enjoying the empty halls of TBIT.
Larger amenity kit, but smaller pillow & blanket, than what I got in J on MIA-LAX.
Cappuccino & 3 windows.
Takeoff over Manhattan Beach; Palos Verdes in the back-right corner.
Strata.
Food menu.
Drink menu.
Feb 1, 2021, 12:26 pm
#50
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platbrownguy - thanks for the 77W F review. Great to see AA is serving Deutz in Flagship transcon F - one of my favorite Champagne houses!
-FlyerBeek
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Feb 1, 2021, 12:29 pm
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Feb 1, 2021, 12:49 pm
#52
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Indeed, so long as you don't mind drinking from plAAstic!
Finished work, so the FA brought me a tasting of the reds with some Love Corn. Both are great; the Merryvale cab is fabulous. I don't know for sure whether J has the same wine list... we didn't have all this in J on MIA-LAX.
Finished work, so the FA brought me a tasting of the reds with some Love Corn. Both are great; the Merryvale cab is fabulous. I don't know for sure whether J has the same wine list... we didn't have all this in J on MIA-LAX.
Feb 1, 2021, 1:25 pm
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Does covid transmit easier with plastic cups than glass?
Great report!
Great report!
Feb 1, 2021, 2:00 pm
#54
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No, it transmits more readily with glass. For the next few days, that is, until AA brings back glass at the ACs, at which point we can all breathe a sigh of relief that that danger has partially subsided. (I say partially because I expect that it will be a while longer before it's "safe" enough to have glass on board again!)
Feb 2, 2021, 1:29 am
#55
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Dude!
LAX-MIA
AA369
1A (77W F)
Feb 1, 2021
8:45 a.m. departure; 3h57m in flight
Great flight so far. After a small fiasco waitlisting a BXP1, I moved up from 3A to 1A (pro tip: never waitlist a Business Extra upgrade--they don't clear even when there's upgrade space, and then it's a hassle to call to clear manually, and then I wasn't able to check in online because the system thought it had to collect additional taxes). Anyhow, I stayed last night at the new-ish AC Hotel in El Segundo, which provides complimentary Lyft/Uber rides to the airport in lieu of a shuttle service. My driver dropped me off right in front of Flagship Check-In, where the agent cleared up the errors and printed my BP, and I was escorted up to the (empty) precheck line.
I popped into the AC for coffee & apple slices (saving the Krug for MIA) and then headed to the (empty) TBIT for boarding at gate 155. I had to chuckle at the sight of a happy skateboarder cruising the shuttered shopping areas.
On board, the pillow/blanket appears to be the PE product, which is definitely odd considering that I got the "full sized" pillow and comforter even in J on the flight out from MIA on Saturday. The amenity kit does appear to be larger, but I can't perceive any additional useful items in it (all I use is the lotion & lip balm anyhow). Socks were provided separately from the amenity kit.
FA took preferences in the following order: 2A, 2D, 2J, 2G, 1A, 1D, 1G, 1J. There were only 3 of the scrambled eggs, which were chosen by the first three pax, but I was going to pick the strata anyhow, so not a big deal. 1D and 1G both chose oatmeal, which probably saved 1J from being stuck with only oatmeal.
Cappuccino came promptly after takeoff as I settled into "desk mode" to get the day's work done early. Then came the food, which was fine, although the cinnamon roll really is inedible in its near-frozen state (my waist line is thankful, I suppose). Good service from both FAs.
End of the day, I thoroughly enjoy the swivel chair and being able to look out the three windows as the landscape passes by. With the $159 J fare and a BXP1 upgrade, I'd say it's one of the best deals I've gotten on AA in a long time
AA369
1A (77W F)
Feb 1, 2021
8:45 a.m. departure; 3h57m in flight
Great flight so far. After a small fiasco waitlisting a BXP1, I moved up from 3A to 1A (pro tip: never waitlist a Business Extra upgrade--they don't clear even when there's upgrade space, and then it's a hassle to call to clear manually, and then I wasn't able to check in online because the system thought it had to collect additional taxes). Anyhow, I stayed last night at the new-ish AC Hotel in El Segundo, which provides complimentary Lyft/Uber rides to the airport in lieu of a shuttle service. My driver dropped me off right in front of Flagship Check-In, where the agent cleared up the errors and printed my BP, and I was escorted up to the (empty) precheck line.
I popped into the AC for coffee & apple slices (saving the Krug for MIA) and then headed to the (empty) TBIT for boarding at gate 155. I had to chuckle at the sight of a happy skateboarder cruising the shuttered shopping areas.
On board, the pillow/blanket appears to be the PE product, which is definitely odd considering that I got the "full sized" pillow and comforter even in J on the flight out from MIA on Saturday. The amenity kit does appear to be larger, but I can't perceive any additional useful items in it (all I use is the lotion & lip balm anyhow). Socks were provided separately from the amenity kit.
FA took preferences in the following order: 2A, 2D, 2J, 2G, 1A, 1D, 1G, 1J. There were only 3 of the scrambled eggs, which were chosen by the first three pax, but I was going to pick the strata anyhow, so not a big deal. 1D and 1G both chose oatmeal, which probably saved 1J from being stuck with only oatmeal.
Cappuccino came promptly after takeoff as I settled into "desk mode" to get the day's work done early. Then came the food, which was fine, although the cinnamon roll really is inedible in its near-frozen state (my waist line is thankful, I suppose). Good service from both FAs.
End of the day, I thoroughly enjoy the swivel chair and being able to look out the three windows as the landscape passes by. With the $159 J fare and a BXP1 upgrade, I'd say it's one of the best deals I've gotten on AA in a long time
Excellent service, polished off a bottle of the bubbles in a plastic cup.
Strata was very tasty and the fruit and wine selection was enough to put me to sleep after.
I hung out in the MIA D30 AC waiting for my flight to ATL for work.
See you around the fleet!
MAC
Feb 2, 2021, 1:46 pm
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Dude, I was on that flight! way back in 4D. My one way Y fare was $131 with an upgrade to J. Super deal for me.
Excellent service, polished off a bottle of the bubbles in a plastic cup.
Strata was very tasty and the fruit and wine selection was enough to put me to sleep after.
I hung out in the MIA D30 AC waiting for my flight to ATL for work.
See you around the fleet!
MAC
Excellent service, polished off a bottle of the bubbles in a plastic cup.
Strata was very tasty and the fruit and wine selection was enough to put me to sleep after.
I hung out in the MIA D30 AC waiting for my flight to ATL for work.
See you around the fleet!
MAC
Feb 2, 2021, 2:43 pm
#57
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From your pictures and my recollection; the wine list was the same. The bubbles lose something with the plastic cup.
Feb 2, 2021, 2:44 pm
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Quick question from me about these MIA - LAX flights. I assume the menu is only available on the 77W operated services? I am flying to MIA on the 772 operated service on 2/13 so just curious whether I'll get something akin to the above photos, or whether it will be a turkey sandwich / yoghurt and granola?
Feb 2, 2021, 2:50 pm
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Feb 2, 2021, 3:14 pm
#60
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Quick question from me about these MIA - LAX flights. I assume the menu is only available on the 77W operated services? I am flying to MIA on the 772 operated service on 2/13 so just curious whether I'll get something akin to the above photos, or whether it will be a turkey sandwich / yoghurt and granola?