Elevate Your Experience: Pre-Order Meals
Let’s dive into American Airlines’ meal pre-order program for premium cabin passengers. Meal pre-ordering is catching on like wildfire among airlines, making it a win-win: passengers snag their favorite meals, and airlines don’t end up with a bunch of leftovers.
Every chance I get, I’m all over this option like sauce on pasta, especially since it usually means more delectable choices on the menu. Stay tuned for guides on how to pre-order meals with Delta and United Airlines. But today, let’s focus on American Airlines.
Reserve Your Meal Before You Fly with American
If there’s one tech area where American beats Delta and United, it’s meal pre-ordering. They’ve been at it for over a decade, folks! So, what’s their secret sauce?
Eligible Flights for Meal Pre-Selection
For those flying first or business class on American, pre-selecting your meal is as much a given as oxygen. As long as there’s a proper meal being served, you can pre-order your heart out. Just don’t get your hopes up for codeshare flights or ones with only snacks.
Timing for Meal Pre-Selection
The window for selecting your meal is wide open between 24 hours and 30 days before you take off. Don’t dilly-dally; lock it in before the check-in gates swing open.
Process for Meal Pre-Selection
Too easy for words! Head over to aa.com and manage your booking. Need your six-digit record locator or log into your AAdvantage account if you’re already among the flying elite. Scroll to “Passengers” and hit that pencil icon next to “Inflight Meals” to see your options.
No web browser? No problem. The American Airlines app has got your back. It’s pretty much the same process, just under “Manage trip.”
The Menu: What Can You Actually Pre-Select?
Wondering if the pre-select menu is just a repeat of what you’d find in-flight? Mostly yes, but often with bonus options! We’re talking exotic greens and grains bowls or even a cheese plate you might not see on the trolley.
And here’s the kicker: the online page gives you all the mouth-watering details about each dish. No more “What’s in this lasagna?” mysteries, thank you very much.
Special Meals vs Pre-Select Meals
American’s got options for those with dietary restrictions and for those who, like me, just want to jazz things up. These special meals are bookable the same way and often available on long-haul flights or select domestic first or business class trips.
Get ready for a surprise; these special meals cover everything from appetizers to desserts. My personal faves? Asian vegetarian or Kosher meals—they put some oomph in an otherwise predictable American Airlines dining experience.
Why I’m a Fan of Pre-Selecting with American
Listen, folks, American isn’t known for its top-notch catering, so you’d better snag the least offensive meal option by pre-ordering. Otherwise, prepare for disappointment as your first choice becomes someone else’s happy dish.
Val Seny ski resort is not this exciting, but getting your meal order in can save you a lot of in-flight heartache.
The Bottom Line
If you’re cruising at 35,000 feet in American’s first or business class, trust me, pre-select that meal. While American isn’t smashing any tech records, this pre-order feature is a shining beacon in their not-so-techy world.
Your move: When’s the last time you pre-selected your meal on American? Worth it?