Long Haul
Select international flights enjoy a meal service along with complimentary beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits after takeoff.
DOMESTIC
Flights over 250 miles offer complimentary snacks like Biscoff cookies and pretzels. On transcontinental and Hawaii flights, enjoy full meals and complimentary beverages.
MAIN CABIN
Traveling with American Airlines offers a variety of dining options tailored to your flight type and duration.
Here’s a detailed look at what you can expect:
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
Flights Over 250 Miles: On flights exceeding 250 miles, passengers can enjoy a selection of complimentary snacks such as Biscoff cookies and pretzels.
Transcontinental ServiceS: For flights between New York Kennedy (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), or Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA), as well as between Boston (BOS) and LAX, and select Miami (MIA) flights to/from LAX, passengers are treated to a meal and non-alcoholic beverages.
Flights to/from Hawaii: Passengers traveling between Hawaii and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) or Chicago (ORD) will be served a meal and complimentary beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits after takeoff.
Flights Under 250 Miles: For shorter flights under 250 miles, non-alcoholic drinks are available upon request.
For all other domestic flights over 250 miles, passengers can purchase alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and liquor.
For flights over 1,300 miles (about 3 hours or more), a variety of snacks are available for purchase.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
For 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 to keep you refreshed throughout your journey.
FAQs
Does American Airlines offer free meals on flights?
Yes, American Airlines offers complimentary meals on long-haul international flights and in premium cabins on select domestic routes.
For shorter flights, snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
Does American Airlines offer vegan or vegetarian meal options?
Yes, American Airlines offers the VGML special meal that’s suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
These can be requested during the booking process or added to your reservation later.
