2022 AA Domestic Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
Jun 7, 2022, 9:17 pm
#1021
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Dfw-sea meal orders were taken back to front. By the time he got to me in 1A there was only chicken left but non issue as I don’t eat dinner at 5:30. What determines if they take orders starting in the front or back?
no PDB.
warmed nuts with refills were offered. I’ve never seen that before. After the entrees were served the flight attendant came by and offered me ice cream or cheese plate.
What I did find a little interesting that the CK next to me in 1B couldn’t believe the power outlet on this oasis 321 underneath his armrest was not USB friendly. Perhaps he only flies heavies. lol
hot towels were handed out but on all honesty they are so small and ratty it’s actually embarrassing for AA
no PDB.
warmed nuts with refills were offered. I’ve never seen that before. After the entrees were served the flight attendant came by and offered me ice cream or cheese plate.
What I did find a little interesting that the CK next to me in 1B couldn’t believe the power outlet on this oasis 321 underneath his armrest was not USB friendly. Perhaps he only flies heavies. lol
hot towels were handed out but on all honesty they are so small and ratty it’s actually embarrassing for AA
Jun 7, 2022, 9:56 pm
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I think it’s east bound vs west bound flight. If you are flying west I think they suppose to start with the last row. At least that’s how it was precovid. I think on all my recent flights FAs always started front to back.
Jun 7, 2022, 10:35 pm
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AA meal order by flight direction & time zone change 09/2014 - no FEBO
When an aircraft flight involves a change of time zones, take meal preferences:
. . . • Eastbound: from forward / front to aft /back
. . . • Westbound: from aft to forward
If the flight does not involve a change of any time zones, take meal preferences:
. . . • Southbound: from forward to aft
. . . • Northbound: from aft to forward
. . . • Eastbound: from forward / front to aft /back
. . . • Westbound: from aft to forward
If the flight does not involve a change of any time zones, take meal preferences:
. . . • Southbound: from forward to aft
. . . • Northbound: from aft to forward
Jun 7, 2022, 10:45 pm
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Jun 8, 2022, 9:17 am
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They are supposed to take it from Aft -> Forward when the time changes. I was on a flight the other day and according to the rules, the FA was supposed to start taking orders from the back (she started from the front). I was in row 3 which I purposely chose because I knew they were supposed to start taking orders from the back. Surprisingly there was still a choice when she got to me in 3B so it didn't bother me. She seemed relatively new too so that may have contributed to it.
Jun 8, 2022, 1:17 pm
#1026
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Whoevers' butts are closest to Miami are supposed to get their orders taken first (is how I remember it since FEBO went away)
Jun 9, 2022, 3:04 pm
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I am making a stop off the 405 on the way down at Prince St. Pizza so I'll be having a Sunset square & a Fancy Prince square. I'll still have room for some Indian food on the flight but if its bad I figure I'll be alright, have a sundae & crash out.
Jun 9, 2022, 3:06 pm
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I had been curious on this very thing and asked maybe 8 or 9 pages above and recall one reply confirming that indeed they are different for breakfast Vs. lunch/dinner so that breakfast would be not as substantial I think or at least more breakfast ish.
Jun 9, 2022, 3:47 pm
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Much like the mysterious Oaxaca Queso Quiche that doesn't seem to exist, I think this doesn't exist:
Roasted Sea Bass Roasted Sea Bass
recado rojo Yucatán-style sauce, sautéed spinach, tomato, quinoa with shiitake mushroom and onion
Two times now ex-MEX, it's been changed out for then salmon, which is truly excellent, especially ex-MEX.
FA was as lazy as could be. Brought the tray completely covered in plastic, entree covered in foil.
Edited to add: Hot nuts served in paper cup. No comment from lazy but heroic FA on why. Obviously a mis-cater... or more safety, I'm not sure.🙏
Roasted Sea Bass Roasted Sea Bass
recado rojo Yucatán-style sauce, sautéed spinach, tomato, quinoa with shiitake mushroom and onion
Two times now ex-MEX, it's been changed out for then salmon, which is truly excellent, especially ex-MEX.
FA was as lazy as could be. Brought the tray completely covered in plastic, entree covered in foil.
Edited to add: Hot nuts served in paper cup. No comment from lazy but heroic FA on why. Obviously a mis-cater... or more safety, I'm not sure.🙏
Last edited by aztimm; Jun 9, 2022 at 5:39 pm Reason: removed COVID commentary
Jun 9, 2022, 5:14 pm
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Much like the mysterious Oaxaca Queso Quiche that doesn't seem to exist, I think this doesn't exist:
Roasted Sea Bass Roasted Sea Bass
recado rojo Yucatán-style sauce, sautéed spinach, tomato, quinoa with shiitake mushroom and onion
Two times now ex-MEX, it's been changed out for then salmon, which is truly excellent, especially ex-MEX.
FA was as lazy as could be. Brought the tray completely covered in plastic, entree covered in foil. When I asked him why it's covered in all this stuff, he said COVID safety rules, and AA doesn't let them uncover it. When I told him I fly enough as a CK to know he's lying to my face and making things up, he ran away. He was, of course, still double masked, so clearly a hero saving our lives, so I, for one, am extremely grateful.🙏😷👍
Edited to add: Hot nuts served in paper cup. No comment from lazy but heroic FA on why. Obviously a mis-cater... or more safety, I'm not sure.🙏
Roasted Sea Bass Roasted Sea Bass
recado rojo Yucatán-style sauce, sautéed spinach, tomato, quinoa with shiitake mushroom and onion
Two times now ex-MEX, it's been changed out for then salmon, which is truly excellent, especially ex-MEX.
FA was as lazy as could be. Brought the tray completely covered in plastic, entree covered in foil. When I asked him why it's covered in all this stuff, he said COVID safety rules, and AA doesn't let them uncover it. When I told him I fly enough as a CK to know he's lying to my face and making things up, he ran away. He was, of course, still double masked, so clearly a hero saving our lives, so I, for one, am extremely grateful.🙏😷👍
Edited to add: Hot nuts served in paper cup. No comment from lazy but heroic FA on why. Obviously a mis-cater... or more safety, I'm not sure.🙏
Jun 9, 2022, 5:32 pm
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So happy Prince came to LA. It really is legit pizza, which really is not that existent in LA.
Jun 9, 2022, 9:37 pm
#1033
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LAX-PHL RT first week of May, both flights leave around 3PM PST, pre-order meal options are:
- GEMELLI CACIO E PEPE (Vegetarian)GEMELLI CACIO E PEPE (Vegetarian) selected for for LAX to PHL
Gemelli pasta with cheese and black pepper served with smoky tomato sauce, zucchini and tomatoes - CHICKEN PICATTACHICKEN PICATTA selected for for LAX to PHL
Served with cauliflower mash and garlic confit
- FIESTA GRAIN BOWL (vegetarian)FIESTA GRAIN BOWL (vegetarian) selected for for PHL to LAX
Cauliflower, black beans, tomatoes, chickpeas, corn, red onions and zucchini served with fiesta taco sauce - SHORT RIB WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCESHORT RIB WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE selected for for PHL to LAX
Served with Gruyere and pimento mac n' cheese
Jun 10, 2022, 8:54 am
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