American Airlines announced that starting this month, it will offer fresh food options in first class on flights between its hubs in New York and Chicago for the first time since 2019. Passengers will have the choice of two breakfast options—prosciutto and melon or apple cinnamon chia pudding—and two lunch and dinner options—Thai noodle salad or mezze plate.
Previously, first-class customers received only smaller packaged snacks on these routes. This move is part of American's strategy to improve its premium offerings, as it has lagged behind competitors Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in both profits and investments in premium services.
The airline has been actively working to enhance its first-class experience with new cabins, lounges, and plans for seatback screens on its narrow-body fleets