- The airline’s Admirals Club® lounges across the U.S. and Canada will feature new regionalized menus, along with an updated selection of spirits and other beverages.
- In flight, customers can enjoy new breakfast entrees and preorder the much-anticipated sliders and fries option following a successful test out of ORD.
- Beginning March 18, AAdvantage® members may use their miles to purchase food and beverages during eligible flights.
New flavors are taking flight this March as American Airlines introduces a number of delicious new menu options for customers, along with the option to use AAdvantage® miles to purchase food and beverages.
The new dishes and drinks will roll out at select Admirals Club® lounges March 4 and in flight March 12.
Highlights include:
- The national rollout of all-American sliders and fries in flight, available to preorder on short-haul domestic flights following a successful test out of O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago
- Five new breakfast options, from a white cheddar and Monterey Jack omelet to a smothered veggie and cheese frittata
- Regionally inspired breakfast and all-day spreads in Admirals Club® lounges, such as build-your-own tacos in Miami, an Argentina beef empanada in Dallas and edamame shrimp teriyaki in Nashville, Tennessee
- A fresh array of premium spirits in lounges, along with new mixers and non-alcoholic options
“As spring travel heats up, our customers are eager to see new food and drinks across our menus. Whereas warm comfort foods like soups rule the skies in the fall and winter, the spring season has people craving fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as tried-and-true summer dishes like our new sliders and fries,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer.
Spring flavor awakening
American’s culinary team has curated a delectable assortment of dishes that will arrive at select Admirals Club® lounges starting March 5 and be available across all U.S. and Canada lounges by March 17.
For those travelers on the go, and those who love to travel with plenty of snacks in their carry-on, grab-and-go options include Darlington Oatmeal Bars, Realsy Peanut Butter Dates, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Wildway Granola Snack Pack and Outrageously Good Caramel and Cheese Popcorn by Everybody Eats.
Travelers can look forward to the following spreads:
| Lounge | The breakfast spread | The all-day spread |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, Texas (AUS) | Maple strawberry chia overnight oats | Roasted jalapeno hummus |
| Boston (BOS) | Banana caramel bread pudding | Honey miso shrimp, vegetable yakisoba, crispy onions, hoisin sauce and scallions |
| Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT) | Mixed berry French toast | Sweet and sour pork with pineapple, brown rice and quinoa, toasted sesame seeds, scallions and chili crisp |
| Chicago (ORD) | Mediterranean breakfast egg scramble | Green goddess cabbage feta salad |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | Cheddar omelet fold with chipotle chimichurri sauce | Argentina beef empanada with roasted red pepper chimichurri |
| Denver (DEN) | Maple strawberry chia overnight oats | Honey mustard pork loin with spring onion and sage |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Roasted tomato feta breakfast wrap with salsa verde | Orange peel tempura chicken with roasted red pepper and onion |
| Miami (MIA) | Scrambled eggs with parmesan and tomato | Build-your-own tacos with spicy chicken, roasted veggies, soft tortillas and shredded cheddar |
| Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) | Southwest salsa verde breakfast wrap | Edamame shrimp teriyaki with carrots and water chestnuts |
| New York (LGA) | Build-your-own breakfast slider with egg patty and cheddar cheese | Fig and balsamic chicken with caponata brown rice with mozzarella, walnuts, lemon wedges, garlic chips and crumbled blue cheese |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Raspberry chia pudding | Chickpea edamame salad with mint and lemon |
| Phoenix (PHX) | Turmeric blueberry quinoa salad with cashews | Southwest bean salad |
Boarding soon: New breakfast entrees, plus sliders and fries
Beginning March 12, customers flying on domestic routes in premium cabins will get to choose from new breakfast items, including:
- Biscuit and chicken sausage gravy with cheesy scrambled eggs
- White cheddar and Monterey Jack omelet with chicken sausage and seasoned wedge potatoes
- Smothered veggie and cheese frittata with tomato wedges and everything seasoned potatoes
- Swiss and veggie omelet with Italian chicken sausage and seasoned wedge potatoes
- A three-cheese omelet with seasoned wedge potatoes
Customers in premium cabins may also preorder sliders and fries on short-haul domestic flights over 900 miles. During a recent test, customers described the option as “delicious” with the fries having “the perfect crunch.”
A blossoming of spirits
Of course, one of the most popular destinations in the Admirals Club® lounge is the bar, where bartenders served more than 420,000 glasses of complimentary sparkling wine to guests 21 and older last year.
This spring, travelers will be greeted by a fresh assortment of premium spirits and beverages, including Still G.I.N., Casamigos Añejo Tequila, Tequila Ocho Reposado, Kahlua, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur and Horse Soldier Bourbon Whiskey.
The culinary journey is rounded out with premium beverage offerings that give customers the chance to enjoy their favorite cocktail or choose from a rotating mocktail offering, which features the Peachy Keen this March. Additional options include Carolan’s Irish Cream and Fever-Trees Espresso Martini Mix.
Serving up new experiences for AAdvantage members
Beginning March 18, AAdvantage® members may use their miles to purchase food and beverages during eligible flights. This new AAdvantage® benefit complements the popular option of purchasing a One-Day Admirals Club pass with AAdvantage® miles (or $79).
Joining the AAdvantage® program is free, and members enjoy benefits including earlier boarding right away.
