American Airlines Food | Information For Passengers

Main Cabin Food & Beverage

American Airlines provides a range of complimentary and purchasable options in the Main Cabin, depending on the flight distance and route.

Long Haul

Find out what AA offers on international main cabin flights.

Economy Class

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Domestic Flights

Explore what’s available on trans continental, flights to Hawaii and more.

Inflight Meals

Domestic Flights

Complimentary Snacks & Drinks

Flights Over 250 Miles

Passengers are offered complimentary Biscoff cookies or pretzels, along with a selection of beverages such as:

Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, and more.
Tomato, Apple, Cranberry, and Orange Juice.
FreshBrew™ coffee (regular and decaf) and Bigelow Tea.
Bottled water is always available.

Flights Under 250 Miles

Non-alcoholic drinks are available upon request.

Complimentary Meals

Hawaii Flights

Passengers traveling between Hawaii and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) or Chicago (ORD) receive a meal and complimentary beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits, after takeoff.

Transcontinental Flights

Complimentary meals and non-alcoholic beverages are provided on routes like New York JFK to/from Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Boston and some Miami to Los Angeles flights.

Buy On Board (Paid Meals)

Passengers on domestic flights over 250 miles can purchase alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits.

Snacks are also available for purchase on select flights over 1,300 miles, with limited quantities.

Passengers on domestic flights over 250 miles can purchase alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits. Snacks are also available for purchase on select flights over 1,300 miles, with limited quantities.

Sample Snack Options

Sea Salt Almonds: $8

Doritos Minis (Cool Ranch): $5

Fruit & Cheese Plate: $11

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.

Special Meals