ARCHIVE: 2021 AA Domestic Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
Nov 22, 2021, 10:00 am
#1156
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: PHL
Programs: AA ExP, Marriott Amb, National EAE, Hilton Diamond, SPG Plat (RIP), US CP (RIP)
Posts: 2,379
Nov 22, 2021, 1:56 pm
#1157
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: IND/MEX
Programs: AA PPro BA Bronze SPG Gold HH GLD Hyatt Exp
Posts: 1,134
I'm excited to self-cater my flights tomorrow! Cinnamon rolls for my morning segment and a sandwich for my lunch segment. I'm sad that there will be no passable lounge food options on my outbound but such is life.
Nov 22, 2021, 5:41 pm
#1158
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: At an airport
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 17
Everyone else is probably going to look over at you in envy.
Nov 22, 2021, 6:22 pm
#1159
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The FT AA forum, until it no longer wants me.
Programs: CK or bust
Posts: 1,913
Our customers were the first to tell us that they don't like seatback inflight entertainment and we've really done our best to listen by diligently removing screens from all narrow body aircraft throughout our fleet. Delta clearly doesn't understand travelers today.
Now, based on an extensive survey of a single post on FlyerTalk, customers are telling us that they're excited to self-cater so we're pleased to introduce the innovation of bring-your-own catering or BYOC.
This is truly revolutionary in the industry; passengers will never again run out of their dish of preference. For first class passengers we're please to announce microwave service; you bring your meal of choice and our inflight cabin crew can heat it up to 90 seconds per passenger. *
Citi and Barclay cardholders can enjoy an additional 15 seconds while Concierge Keys can receive a full two minutes before any other passenger meals.
* Not offered on six hour 737-MAX flights due to lack of ovens in rear galley.
Now, based on an extensive survey of a single post on FlyerTalk, customers are telling us that they're excited to self-cater so we're pleased to introduce the innovation of bring-your-own catering or BYOC.
This is truly revolutionary in the industry; passengers will never again run out of their dish of preference. For first class passengers we're please to announce microwave service; you bring your meal of choice and our inflight cabin crew can heat it up to 90 seconds per passenger. *
Citi and Barclay cardholders can enjoy an additional 15 seconds while Concierge Keys can receive a full two minutes before any other passenger meals.
* Not offered on six hour 737-MAX flights due to lack of ovens in rear galley.
Nov 23, 2021, 8:16 am
#1160
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 94
FLL-DFW AA1429 Nov. 21 F class
I admire AA for bringing back meal service but the one I received marked as Steak Taco Salad set some kind of record.for the most weird meal I've ever seen.
It was a plate of quiona with what appeared to be shaved roast beef on top. No tortilla or chips of any sort, no lettuce, no salsa - nothing that looked like any taco
salad I ever had in my life. It came with plain corn, a sack of hard-as-rocks corn nuts, a bowl of hummus and carrot and zucchini sticks, a bowl of fruit and a brownie.
There was also a container of creamy vinaigrette dressing I couldn't figure out where to use. FInally dumped it on the corn since it had no seasoning at all. Of course
the whole meal was cold as ice but that's what you get with no ovens.
At least the flight attendant was great and gave out doubles shortly after take off and probably would have offered more later if asked.
I admire AA for bringing back meal service but the one I received marked as Steak Taco Salad set some kind of record.for the most weird meal I've ever seen.
It was a plate of quiona with what appeared to be shaved roast beef on top. No tortilla or chips of any sort, no lettuce, no salsa - nothing that looked like any taco
salad I ever had in my life. It came with plain corn, a sack of hard-as-rocks corn nuts, a bowl of hummus and carrot and zucchini sticks, a bowl of fruit and a brownie.
There was also a container of creamy vinaigrette dressing I couldn't figure out where to use. FInally dumped it on the corn since it had no seasoning at all. Of course
the whole meal was cold as ice but that's what you get with no ovens.
At least the flight attendant was great and gave out doubles shortly after take off and probably would have offered more later if asked.
Nov 23, 2021, 9:55 am
#1161
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt,Marriott,BA,AS
Posts: 4,425
FLL-DFW AA1429 Nov. 21 F class
I admire AA for bringing back meal service but the one I received marked as Steak Taco Salad set some kind of record.for the most weird meal I've ever seen.
It was a plate of quiona with what appeared to be shaved roast beef on top. No tortilla or chips of any sort, no lettuce, no salsa - nothing that looked like any taco
salad I ever had in my life. It came with plain corn, a sack of hard-as-rocks corn nuts, a bowl of hummus and carrot and zucchini sticks, a bowl of fruit and a brownie.
There was also a container of creamy vinaigrette dressing I couldn't figure out where to use. FInally dumped it on the corn since it had no seasoning at all. Of course
the whole meal was cold as ice but that's what you get with no ovens.
At least the flight attendant was great and gave out doubles shortly after take off and probably would have offered more later if asked.
I admire AA for bringing back meal service but the one I received marked as Steak Taco Salad set some kind of record.for the most weird meal I've ever seen.
It was a plate of quiona with what appeared to be shaved roast beef on top. No tortilla or chips of any sort, no lettuce, no salsa - nothing that looked like any taco
salad I ever had in my life. It came with plain corn, a sack of hard-as-rocks corn nuts, a bowl of hummus and carrot and zucchini sticks, a bowl of fruit and a brownie.
There was also a container of creamy vinaigrette dressing I couldn't figure out where to use. FInally dumped it on the corn since it had no seasoning at all. Of course
the whole meal was cold as ice but that's what you get with no ovens.
At least the flight attendant was great and gave out doubles shortly after take off and probably would have offered more later if asked.
Nov 23, 2021, 9:59 am
#1162
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,024
Nov 23, 2021, 10:42 am
#1163
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: AA Executive Platinum/Million Miler, Marriott Titanium Elite-Lifetime, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,212
I did via the survey I got. I got a call from an Executive Liaison within 24 hours. People do read the feedback! Whether they change anything is another matter, but someone is reading the feedback.
Nov 23, 2021, 2:24 pm
#1164
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: LIH
Posts: 12
I've searched for an answer but can't find one....just upgraded a flight for this Sunday from economy to first (PHX-LIH) and AA site says I can reserve a meal in advance...but I can't find any options to do that on my flight management page. The instructions on the AA site for doing this seem dated and don't really match the flight management screen. Any idea how to do this? Thanks.
Nov 23, 2021, 3:05 pm
#1165
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: HH Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 10,458
I've searched for an answer but can't find one....just upgraded a flight for this Sunday from economy to first (PHX-LIH) and AA site says I can reserve a meal in advance...but I can't find any options to do that on my flight management page. The instructions on the AA site for doing this seem dated and don't really match the flight management screen. Any idea how to do this? Thanks.
Nov 23, 2021, 3:51 pm
#1166
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: PHX
Programs: AAexp, AC75k, HertzPC, NationalEE, Accor/MariottP, Hilton/HyattG
Posts: 3,614
Just an update.. I wrote to twitter. They said boo hoo lol.
I wrote into the general email customer service line and they threw me 7,500 miles as a sorry.
For 6 hr intl flight and 4 hr intl flight not being catered in J, I would have rather taken an E-cert. where will I use 7500 miles? I stopped crediting to AA after hitting EXP this year already.
I wrote into the general email customer service line and they threw me 7,500 miles as a sorry.
For 6 hr intl flight and 4 hr intl flight not being catered in J, I would have rather taken an E-cert. where will I use 7500 miles? I stopped crediting to AA after hitting EXP this year already.
Nov 23, 2021, 4:21 pm
#1167
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt,Marriott,BA,AS
Posts: 4,425
So what did they say or just "We're sorry". I hope you gave them an earful.
Nov 23, 2021, 4:28 pm
#1168
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,724
Since the planned return to hot meals in domestic F didn't happen on Nov. 10th, I wonder if the meal destinations will go back to "refreshments" again.
Nov 23, 2021, 4:30 pm
#1169
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: ASE
Programs: UA 1MM, AA1MM PLTPRO, Hertz PC, National EXC, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton/Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,357
I've searched for an answer but can't find one....just upgraded a flight for this Sunday from economy to first (PHX-LIH) and AA site says I can reserve a meal in advance...but I can't find any options to do that on my flight management page. The instructions on the AA site for doing this seem dated and don't really match the flight management screen. Any idea how to do this? Thanks.
Nov 23, 2021, 4:34 pm
#1170
Fontaine d'honneur du Flyertalk
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Morbihan, France
Programs: Reine des Muccis de Pucci; Foreign Elitist (according to others)
Posts: 19,179
Now I am here to tell you that AA have really excelled themselves on our MIA-POS. We were served the beef shaving s on some sort of mixed grains, (quinoa?) and pulses in some odd sauce. The Starter was actually devious thanks to the Parmesan sliver amd the Ranch Dressing. We both liked that. The Entrée if I dare call it that came in a plastic box that looked like Chinese Tupperware. It was extremely filling. Minus the beans it is the sort of mess with which Vegabores stuff their faces before gazing disgustedly at we planet destroying carnivores. the packed Brownie desert was truly disgusting.
All this was served by two of AA’s excellent FAs. They were just delightful and so friendly and keen to please. I adored them. They were the old AA that I remembered when the service was provided by Ladies and Gentlemen as opposed to some I have encountered who seem to have been recruited from The Motorbike Gazette. Apart from Aviation Gin being so-so, I have to say that I enjoyed my flight despite the Gym Bouncers Energy Entrée. My dog would have loved it.
All this was served by two of AA’s excellent FAs. They were just delightful and so friendly and keen to please. I adored them. They were the old AA that I remembered when the service was provided by Ladies and Gentlemen as opposed to some I have encountered who seem to have been recruited from The Motorbike Gazette. Apart from Aviation Gin being so-so, I have to say that I enjoyed my flight despite the Gym Bouncers Energy Entrée. My dog would have loved it.
Last edited by PUCCI GALORE; Nov 23, 2021 at 4:41 pm