2023 AA Domestic Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
Jan 8, 2023, 6:38 pm
#31
Join Date: May 2019
Programs: AA
Posts: 343
Phx-phl aa 1294
Solid service with two cabin crew working F. Warm towels and nuts, then plenty of Glenlivet. shrimp = good, sundried tomato salad = good, bread = good, chicken = bland, pasta = slightly less bland
Very happy to have the salt & pepper packet as I thought both mains were otherwise well-prepared. Dessert was either cheese plate or watermelon sorbet, served in an off-brand plastic cup.
Would like to see dessert options improved on this route, but otherwise acceptable domestic F.
chicken is better than it looks
mozzarella and a peppered cheese
zucchini and tomato pasta
Very happy to have the salt & pepper packet as I thought both mains were otherwise well-prepared. Dessert was either cheese plate or watermelon sorbet, served in an off-brand plastic cup.
Would like to see dessert options improved on this route, but otherwise acceptable domestic F.
chicken is better than it looks
mozzarella and a peppered cheese
zucchini and tomato pasta
Jan 8, 2023, 7:34 pm
#32
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,700
Solid service with two cabin crew working F. Warm towels and nuts, then plenty of Glenlivet. shrimp = good, sundried tomato salad = good, bread = good, chicken = bland, pasta = slightly less bland
Very happy to have the salt & pepper packet as I thought both mains were otherwise well-prepared. Dessert was either cheese plate or watermelon sorbet, served in an off-brand plastic cup.
Would like to see dessert options improved on this route, but otherwise acceptable domestic F.
chicken is better than it looks
mozzarella and a peppered cheese
zucchini and tomato pasta
Very happy to have the salt & pepper packet as I thought both mains were otherwise well-prepared. Dessert was either cheese plate or watermelon sorbet, served in an off-brand plastic cup.
Would like to see dessert options improved on this route, but otherwise acceptable domestic F.
chicken is better than it looks
mozzarella and a peppered cheese
zucchini and tomato pasta
Last edited by happiest_at_40000; Jan 8, 2023 at 7:48 pm
Jan 9, 2023, 6:31 pm
#33
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: DCA
Posts: 2
AA2532, LAX-DCA, 1/7/23, 1:23pm
Lunch
A321neo
First
Fabulous service by the FA in first. They greeted every single passenger coming on. Noticed I boarded late and made sure to get me a PDB of choice. After takeoff, came around and took drink orders which came with mixed nuts. Then took lunch orders. Choice of golden roasted chicken or vegetable pasta. I heard FA assure a passenger that the chicken would not be dry. Rolled my eyes. Brought out trays with shrimp app, sun-dried tomato salad, and choice of bread. Cleared plates. Mains were served. Lo and behold, chicken was not dry. Trays cleared. Dessert is choice of molten chocolate cake, fruit & cheese plate, or ice cream sundae. Opted for the sundae with the works. Food was better than expected (low bar). Happy to post pix when I hit 5 posts.
Throughout the service, FA took the time to talk to each passenger and explain the menu. Addressed everyone by name. Clearly showed pride in the job. Never really sat down--was constantly bringing around the snack basket or proactively refilling drinks. Had to pinch myself and make sure I was still flying AA.
Wish more flights were like this!
A321neo
First
Fabulous service by the FA in first. They greeted every single passenger coming on. Noticed I boarded late and made sure to get me a PDB of choice. After takeoff, came around and took drink orders which came with mixed nuts. Then took lunch orders. Choice of golden roasted chicken or vegetable pasta. I heard FA assure a passenger that the chicken would not be dry. Rolled my eyes. Brought out trays with shrimp app, sun-dried tomato salad, and choice of bread. Cleared plates. Mains were served. Lo and behold, chicken was not dry. Trays cleared. Dessert is choice of molten chocolate cake, fruit & cheese plate, or ice cream sundae. Opted for the sundae with the works. Food was better than expected (low bar). Happy to post pix when I hit 5 posts.
Throughout the service, FA took the time to talk to each passenger and explain the menu. Addressed everyone by name. Clearly showed pride in the job. Never really sat down--was constantly bringing around the snack basket or proactively refilling drinks. Had to pinch myself and make sure I was still flying AA.
Wish more flights were like this!
Jan 9, 2023, 6:38 pm
#34
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
Programs: AAdvantage, MileagePlus, SkyMiles
Posts: 4,159
Lunch
A321neo
First
Fabulous service by the FA in first. They greeted every single passenger coming on. Noticed I boarded late and made sure to get me a PDB of choice. After takeoff, came around and took drink orders which came with mixed nuts. Then took lunch orders. Choice of golden roasted chicken or vegetable pasta. I heard FA assure a passenger that the chicken would not be dry. Rolled my eyes. Brought out trays with shrimp app, sun-dried tomato salad, and choice of bread. Cleared plates. Mains were served. Lo and behold, chicken was not dry. Trays cleared. Dessert is choice of molten chocolate cake, fruit & cheese plate, or ice cream sundae. Opted for the sundae with the works. Food was better than expected (low bar). Happy to post pix when I hit 5 posts.
Throughout the service, FA took the time to talk to each passenger and explain the menu. Addressed everyone by name. Clearly showed pride in the job. Never really sat down--was constantly bringing around the snack basket or proactively refilling drinks. Had to pinch myself and make sure I was still flying AA.
Wish more flights were like this!
A321neo
First
Fabulous service by the FA in first. They greeted every single passenger coming on. Noticed I boarded late and made sure to get me a PDB of choice. After takeoff, came around and took drink orders which came with mixed nuts. Then took lunch orders. Choice of golden roasted chicken or vegetable pasta. I heard FA assure a passenger that the chicken would not be dry. Rolled my eyes. Brought out trays with shrimp app, sun-dried tomato salad, and choice of bread. Cleared plates. Mains were served. Lo and behold, chicken was not dry. Trays cleared. Dessert is choice of molten chocolate cake, fruit & cheese plate, or ice cream sundae. Opted for the sundae with the works. Food was better than expected (low bar). Happy to post pix when I hit 5 posts.
Throughout the service, FA took the time to talk to each passenger and explain the menu. Addressed everyone by name. Clearly showed pride in the job. Never really sat down--was constantly bringing around the snack basket or proactively refilling drinks. Had to pinch myself and make sure I was still flying AA.
Wish more flights were like this!
Jan 9, 2023, 8:11 pm
#35
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, HHonors Diamond, National Exec, Hertz PC, Nexus
Posts: 410
1520, mia-dca, 8-jan
Departure time 8:07PM
No PDB on the ground. Boarding started a few (less than 5) minutes late and the F/C galley had already been catered.
F/A took drink and meal orders after the safety demo, acknowledging my ravioli preorder. The other option was the spicy chicken salad. Beverages were delivered promptly to the whole cabin front-to-back, not long after passing 10,000 ft. After the last drinks were delivered, F/A brought out meals in the same order.
The tortellini didn't have much flavor and may have been slightly overcooked. The hummus bowl was fine. I was most impressed by the brookie, which was surprisingly moist.
F/A was proactive on refills, but after trays were cleared, she retired to the jump seat.
No PDB on the ground. Boarding started a few (less than 5) minutes late and the F/C galley had already been catered.
F/A took drink and meal orders after the safety demo, acknowledging my ravioli preorder. The other option was the spicy chicken salad. Beverages were delivered promptly to the whole cabin front-to-back, not long after passing 10,000 ft. After the last drinks were delivered, F/A brought out meals in the same order.
The tortellini didn't have much flavor and may have been slightly overcooked. The hummus bowl was fine. I was most impressed by the brookie, which was surprisingly moist.
F/A was proactive on refills, but after trays were cleared, she retired to the jump seat.
Last edited by TropicalTripper; Jan 9, 2023 at 8:12 pm Reason: Added departure time
Jan 9, 2023, 8:33 pm
#36
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Hartford, CT
Programs: AAdvantage Plat Pro; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 60
I really hate the inconsistency of serving PDBs
Jan 9, 2023, 9:05 pm
#37
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,700
Lunch
A321neo
First
Fabulous service by the FA in first. They greeted every single passenger coming on. Noticed I boarded late and made sure to get me a PDB of choice. After takeoff, came around and took drink orders which came with mixed nuts. Then took lunch orders. Choice of golden roasted chicken or vegetable pasta. I heard FA assure a passenger that the chicken would not be dry. Rolled my eyes. Brought out trays with shrimp app, sun-dried tomato salad, and choice of bread. Cleared plates. Mains were served. Lo and behold, chicken was not dry. Trays cleared. Dessert is choice of molten chocolate cake, fruit & cheese plate, or ice cream sundae. Opted for the sundae with the works. Food was better than expected (low bar). Happy to post pix when I hit 5 posts.
Throughout the service, FA took the time to talk to each passenger and explain the menu. Addressed everyone by name. Clearly showed pride in the job. Never really sat down--was constantly bringing around the snack basket or proactively refilling drinks. Had to pinch myself and make sure I was still flying AA.
Wish more flights were like this!
A321neo
First
Fabulous service by the FA in first. They greeted every single passenger coming on. Noticed I boarded late and made sure to get me a PDB of choice. After takeoff, came around and took drink orders which came with mixed nuts. Then took lunch orders. Choice of golden roasted chicken or vegetable pasta. I heard FA assure a passenger that the chicken would not be dry. Rolled my eyes. Brought out trays with shrimp app, sun-dried tomato salad, and choice of bread. Cleared plates. Mains were served. Lo and behold, chicken was not dry. Trays cleared. Dessert is choice of molten chocolate cake, fruit & cheese plate, or ice cream sundae. Opted for the sundae with the works. Food was better than expected (low bar). Happy to post pix when I hit 5 posts.
Throughout the service, FA took the time to talk to each passenger and explain the menu. Addressed everyone by name. Clearly showed pride in the job. Never really sat down--was constantly bringing around the snack basket or proactively refilling drinks. Had to pinch myself and make sure I was still flying AA.
Wish more flights were like this!
Jan 9, 2023, 9:06 pm
#38
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,700
Anyone know if there are exact routes where the new lasagna is being served? Really want to try it but seems to never be on Transcon and wasnt on a recent mid con I did. Hope it doesnt take me a year to finally try like the toffee date cake.
Jan 9, 2023, 9:34 pm
#39
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,561
It's an option on my DFW-IAD for tomorrow (connecting from my SNA-DFW flight)
Jan 9, 2023, 11:16 pm
#40
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,510
It was on PHX-OGG this weekend.
Jan 10, 2023, 7:09 am
#42
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 578
The cauliflower lasagna? If my experience is any indication, you won't have any trouble finding it -- it's been the hot entree offered on all of my lunch/dinner flights since it's been introduced. 😁 In terms of rotation, it's paired with the charcuterie plate option now and offered in the 900+ mile mid-con tier. (Plus can be subbed out by the catering companies as needed.)
Jan 10, 2023, 7:24 am
#43
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2019
Programs: AA: CK
Posts: 2,230
First ex-MEX meal I’ve had that’s bad. Chicken very dried out. Essentially no mushroom sauce, as promised. No nuts loaded. Bread stale.
FA lazy and never returned to refill anything and seemed visibly annoyed when I rang the call button, so I did so frequently. Captain said there were reports a while back of bumps on approach, but it has been a while and he expected smooth approach. Said he’s put on seatbelt sign a little early in case. FA responded by gleefully running around J cabin taking away all service items saying Captain had told them they needed to prepare for landing early, which was untrue. We were an hour out. There was one bump.
FA lazy and never returned to refill anything and seemed visibly annoyed when I rang the call button, so I did so frequently. Captain said there were reports a while back of bumps on approach, but it has been a while and he expected smooth approach. Said he’s put on seatbelt sign a little early in case. FA responded by gleefully running around J cabin taking away all service items saying Captain had told them they needed to prepare for landing early, which was untrue. We were an hour out. There was one bump.
Last edited by BlooJoo; Jan 10, 2023 at 7:33 am
Jan 10, 2023, 9:23 am
#44
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: DCA
Posts: 2
This has been my experience too. May have seen them on redeyes here and there but not consistently. Not that there are any redeyes at DCA.
Jan 10, 2023, 9:35 am
#45
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: IWI; Work: DCA/Everywhere; Play: LAS/SJU/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, LEYE Gold
Posts: 6,670
Jan 5, 2023
AA 1163 DFW-BOS, Lunch
I had the "Russian Roulette" grains bowl with the salmon and it was actually fabulous. For a 3 hour flight this was a good portion size. Salmon was moist and properly flaky, didn't taste fishy at all. I ended up mixing the quinoa, lentils, and pickled onions together with the miso sauce, which provided good seasoning for the otherwise-bland quinoa and lentils.
The "hummus" or whatever on the side plate was a miss (watery and gross) but overall a great flight with great FAs.
AA 1163 DFW-BOS, Lunch
I had the "Russian Roulette" grains bowl with the salmon and it was actually fabulous. For a 3 hour flight this was a good portion size. Salmon was moist and properly flaky, didn't taste fishy at all. I ended up mixing the quinoa, lentils, and pickled onions together with the miso sauce, which provided good seasoning for the otherwise-bland quinoa and lentils.
The "hummus" or whatever on the side plate was a miss (watery and gross) but overall a great flight with great FAs.
Last edited by platbrownguy; Jan 10, 2023 at 10:54 am