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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is expanding dining
choices for premium customers with new light bites offered in First Class on
select flights. Beginning this month, customers traveling in First Class on
flights between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and John F. Kennedy
International Airport (JFK) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York will enjoy a
selection of light morning and afternoon offerings designed for customers
looking for fresh, flavorful meal choices.
Customers can choose from two light bite options, with menus rotating
regularly throughout the year to provide customers with variety and choice.
"Our light bites menu provides an elevated experience on one of our most
popular routes," said Vice President of Culinary Strategy and Operations
Raphael Girardoni. "We want to exceed the expectations of even our most
discerning customers, and this new, more substantial menu offering is designed
to do just that."
Tropical chia overnight oats
Prosciutto and melon
Whipped burrata
Poached shrimp with noodle salad
Breakfast selections may include:
- Smoked salmon
- Tropical chia overnight oats
- Prosciutto and melon
- Fruit and cheese plate
- Prosciutto and brie
- Apple cinnamon chia pudding
Lunch and dinner selections may include:
- Curry chicken salad
- Thai noodle salad
- Turkey and Gouda sandwich
- Whipped burrata
- Poached shrimp with noodle salad
- Mezze plate
- Blackened chicken
- Grilled vegetable wrap
Light bites will be available exclusively on board and will not be offered
through preorder.
Continuing to elevate the inflight dining experience
In recent months, American has continued to elevate the customer dining
experience across the travel journey. The airline introduced a refreshed lineup
of complimentary Main Cabin snacks, expanded its popular partnership with Pecan
Lodge to all eligible First Class flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth
International Airport (DFW), reopened its redesigned Flagship®
Dining at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and enhanced food and
beverage offerings across its Flagship® and Admirals
Club® lounges. Together with ongoing investments in premium dining,
lounges and onboard service, these enhancements reflect American's commitment
to delivering a more thoughtful, elevated travel experience for customers at
every stage of their journey.
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to
the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern
United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to
more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200
million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000
aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of
caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026,
reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever
ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American
introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and
the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer
experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the
oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900
destinations around the globe.
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