danwer930

Hi everyone,

I'm flying Flagship First for the first time this coming Tuesday, JFK-SFO - 4 PM departure. I originally booked in J and my mileage upgrade cleared.

I just had a look at the meal reservation page, and this may sound odd but I actually preferred the entree options that were offered when I booked my original J ticket to those offered in F. While I'm glad to see they're once again offering food (and hopefully wine) exclusive to Flagship First and not just serving the exact same thing as in business, this month's options are just not ones that I personally like. I was wondering if I can request one of the J entrees in advance or on board anyway?

(If not I'll probably just fill up as much as possible in FF dining!)

Thanks for any insight!

zoegksf

I am pretty sure the J and F meas are the same, that is what I recall.

bgasser

The meals on J and F on Flagship are the same. They are served in courses in F rather than by tray in J. I am not sure about the liquor since I do not drink much.

FlyerBeek

Definitely not accurate. For A321T Flagship, pre-COVID typically 3 of the choices were the same and F had an additional option. For a while during COVID I believe the F and J meals were identical. Currently, it appears two of the entrees are different between J and F (see sample J and F dinner menus for this month):

J menu:

F menu:


-FlyerBeek

DC9

Yes. Not much difference. 🤔.

Anyone tried the J menu short ribs?

FlyerBeek

Yes, easiest beef dish for AA not to mess up. FWIW, I recommend it.

-FlyerBeek

Zacnlinc

Does the A321T meal differ based on the route: I'm on SFO-JFK-SFO in a few days and I have not same options.


Meal Options in F

Meal option in J

danwer930

Exactly, these are the J and F menus I have seen as well. So my question is: is there a way to request one of the J entrees even though I'm in F? Over the phone maybe?

Thanks!

ijgordon

OP specifically said he saw both menus and they were different.

I think it’s highly unlikely to get them to cater a J entree for F. Downgrade if it’s that important.

wrp96

I don't see them being able to guarantee in advance that you can get a J entree in F class. What happens if you change flights? Somebody in F is stuck with a J meal because that's what they catered for you?

I think once on the plane, if you politely asked "If you have any J meals leftover, I'd prefer that" then the flight attendants would try to accommodate you, but pre-reserving one I don't think will be possible.

tomj888

OR better yet, have a meal of your choice before you get on the plane. Your choice, your meal. The post before mine makes the most sense. Once on board ask FA'a asap if you could have the meal you'd like and most often than not, they will do their best to accommodate you.

FlyerBeek

Generally speaking, meal options will vary by flight direction (eastbound transcons and westbond transcons will have different meals) and change monthly. The Flagship transcon menus should be the same for rerspective meal type (breakfast, lunch/dinner) flights for each respective cabin (i.e. JFK-LAX/SFO and MIA-LAX should all have the same menu in J for the entire month but will differ from the LAX/SFO-JFK and LAX-MIA menus).

-FlyerBeek

Zacnlinc

Ahhhh... Thanks....

My two uploads are both dinner options on SFO-JFK-SFO. Are your post for Lunch/Dinner and/or on LAX/MIA or does BOS/LAX need to be treated as a beast of its own? Something with Baked Beans.... LOL Or... Maybe the month switch isn't a true calendar month as it I am recalling your posts was for March as is mine. Things may have changed between our two flights if were on a routing that's similar.

NickP 1K

Also noticed this LAX-BOS two week ago - one of the choice on J that I picked before an upgrade was not on the F menu, so confirming on my end, the days of F = J + Soup aren't as simple as that any more.

FlyerBeek

Didn't mean to exclude BOS-LAX (or JFK-SNA). Those routes also currently get the Flagship catering same as JFK-LAX/SFO and MIA-LAX.

Yup, it's been that way for several years (with the exception of a period during COVID when F/J meals were identical).

-FlyerBeek