Why It Matters
American Airlines is restoring fresh food choices for first-class passengers on flights connecting its New York and Chicago hubs. The change is part of the airline’s effort to strengthen its premium offerings and attract higher-spending customers.
What Happened
Starting this month, first-class customers can select between two food options on these routes. Breakfast choices are prosciutto with melon or apple cinnamon chia pudding.
For lunch and dinner, passengers can choose a Thai noodle salad or a mezze plate. American last served fresh first-class food on these flights in 2019; passengers currently receive a smaller packaged snack.
By the Numbers
Two — food options available to first-class customers
2019 — year American last offered fresh first-class food on these routes
At least 15 minutes — delay for the data snapshot
Zoom Out
The food changes accompany American’s broader premium-cabin expansion, which includes new cabins, lounges and planned seatback screens on narrow-body aircraft.
What’s Next
American will begin offering the fresh selections this month on flights between its New York and Chicago hubs.