American Airlines: Long-Haul Meals

American Airlines offers a variety of dining options, depending on your flight type and duration. On flights exceeding 250 miles, passengers can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, such as Biscoff cookies and pretzels. On flights under 250 miles, non-alcoholic drinks are available upon request. For flights over 1,300 miles or about 3 hours, passengers can purchase alcoholic beverages and snacks. On transcontinental flights and flights to/from Hawaii, passengers are served a meal and complimentary beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits. International flights to Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Middle East, and select South American cities also include a meal service and complimentary drinks. First-class passengers on 12-hour long-haul flights are offered one meal and a snack.

Snacks and drinks are complimentary on flights over 250 miles

American Airlines offers complimentary snacks and drinks on flights over 250 miles. This includes fresh coffee, tea, juice, water, and soft drinks, as well as snacks like Biscoff cookies and pretzels.

On shorter flights under 250 miles, non-alcoholic drinks are available upon request. For these shorter flights, AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status and ConciergeKey® members receive a complimentary alcoholic beverage and food menu item, and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

On domestic flights over 1,300 miles (about 3 hours or more), snacks are available for purchase. These include Select Harvest Sea Salt Roasted Almonds, Doritos Minis Cool Ranch, and a fruit and cheese plate.

For international flights to Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Middle East, and select South American cities, passengers can enjoy a meal service along with complimentary beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits after takeoff. Mid-flight snacks and a meal before arrival are also provided.

Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase on domestic flights over 250 miles

American Airlines offers a variety of dining options, depending on your flight type and duration.

On domestic flights over 250 miles, alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Beer is priced at $8 for 12 fl. oz., while wine and spirits are $10 for 50 ml. The selection of alcoholic drinks includes:

• Aviation American Gin
• Bailey’s Irish Cream
• Dewar’s White Label
• Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Whiskey
• Tito’s® Handmade Vodka
• Woodford Reserve® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, which represents American Airlines flight attendants, has requested the airline to institute a two-alcoholic drink limit per passenger, per flight, to curb unruly and violent passenger incidents. This limit is not currently in place, and it is unclear how it would be imposed on premium business and first-class passengers.

In addition to alcoholic drinks, American Airlines offers complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks on flights over 250 miles. Snacks are also available for purchase on flights over 1,300 miles, or about 3 hours or more.

Snacks are available for purchase on flights over 1,300 miles or 3+ hours

When travelling with American Airlines, you can expect a variety of dining options depending on your flight type and duration.

For flights over 1,300 miles or 3+ hours, snacks are available for purchase. These include Select Harvest Sea Salt Roasted Almonds, Doritos Minis Cool Ranch, and a fruit and cheese plate. The prices for these snacks range from $5 to $11.

In addition to snacks, alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer, and liquor are also available for purchase on domestic flights over 250 miles. Wine and sparkling wine are priced at $10, beer at $8 (12 fl. oz.), and spirits at $10 (50 ml).

It is important to note that selections may vary and limited quantities are available.

American Airlines also offers complimentary drinks and snacks on flights over 250 miles. Passengers can enjoy complimentary snacks such as Biscoff cookies and pretzels, along with non-alcoholic beverages like coffee, tea, juice, water, and soft drinks.

Special meals, including kids' meals, are available on select international flights

American Airlines offers a variety of dining options, including special meals on select international flights. These special meals cater to specific dietary, medical, and religious needs. To ensure availability, it is recommended to request a special meal between 30 days and 24 hours before takeoff.

Special meals for medical needs are reviewed by a registered dietician, and there are options suitable for those with diabetes, digestive sensitivities, and reduced sugar, hyperglycemic, hypoglycemic, or carbohydrate-controlled diets. For those with nut allergies, while American Airlines does not serve peanuts, they do serve other nut products and cannot guarantee the removal of nut allergens on surfaces or in the air filters.

For religious dietary requirements, there are options for Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim passengers. All meals on flights to and from Doha are Halal-certified, and Kosher meals are available on certain routes.

Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, including a vegetarian Jain meal on flights to and from India. For those who prefer a lighter option, the diabetic meal option typically consists of chicken and vegetables.

In addition to these special meals, American Airlines also offers kids' meals on select international flights. These meals include a selection of commercial baby food for children 2 and under, as well as foods that appeal to kids aged 2 to 5.

You can bring your own food on board, but there are restrictions

American Airlines offers complimentary meals and beverages on some of its flights. However, if you want to bring your own food on board, it's important to be aware of the restrictions.

Firstly, it's important to note that bringing your own food on board is generally allowed, but there are restrictions on certain items. Solid food items are typically permitted in both carry-on and checked bags. This includes items such as vacuum-sealed meats, hard cheeses, bread, cooked food (non-liquid), and fresh fruits and vegetables in their dried form. Spices, coffee beans, tea leaves, dry pasta, grains, and other dry goods are also allowed.

However, there are restrictions on liquid or gel food items. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has a 3-1-1 rule for liquids, which means that any liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 ounces (100 ml) are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in checked bags instead. This includes items such as salsa, dips, jams, creamy cheese, spreads, yogurt, gravy, and oils.

Additionally, there are special guidelines for alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic drinks with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to quantity limitations in checked bags. For carry-on bags, mini bottles of alcohol must be able to fit comfortably into a single quart-sized bag. It's important to note that FAA regulations prohibit passengers from consuming alcohol on board unless served by a flight attendant.

Baby food, formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food are allowed in reasonable quantities in carry-on bags. These items are considered medically necessary liquids and are exempt from the 3-1-1 rule. However, they may need to be screened separately, and it is recommended to inform the TSA officer about these items before the screening process begins.

When packing food items, it is important to keep your carry-on bag organized and uncluttered to ease the screening process. If you have any questions or concerns about a specific food item, you can always contact the TSA for more information.

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