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09/22/2026

Fresh for fall: American Airlines unveils seasonal lounge menu updates

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is welcoming the fall travel season with comforting new dishes across its Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounge network. Seasonal menu enhancements will showcase hearty ingredients, regionally inspired flavors and elevated dining experiences before takeoff.

Seasonal menu updates in Flagship and Admirals Club lounges

From coastal favorites and breakfast classics to globally inspired entrees and customizable stations, the refreshed menus are designed to enhance the premium travel experience throughout the season, no matter where travels may lead.

Flagship® lounge menus will include:

  • Chicken adobo — Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
  • Truffle arancini with Parmesan fondue — Philadelphia (PHL)
  • Florida snapper ceviche — Miami (MIA)

Admirals Club® lounges will feature:

  • Build-your-own beef barbacoa taco bar — Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), St. Louis (STL)
  • Sesame orange glazed chicken — Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana, California (SNA), San Francisco (SFO), Phoenix (PHX)
  • Creole style chicken on rustic white bean cassoulet — New York (JFK/LGA), Newark, New Jersey (EWR)

    In the Flagship® lounge, customers can also have a meal in the new Flagship® Dining experience (available at DFW and MIA) or order freshly prepared dishes via QR code.

Looking ahead

These fall menu updates represent just a preview of the seasonal offerings arriving across American's lounge network this September and October. American remains committed to delivering distinctive flavors and thoughtful hospitality at every stage of the journey, ensuring travelers enjoy memorable experiences both on the ground and in the air.

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 Forward℠ 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.

Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.

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