American Airlines brings fresh food back to NY-Chicago first class for first time since 2019

Summary

• American Airlines announced Wednesday it is introducing small, fresh bites to first class on flights between New York & Chicago hubs.
• The changes begin this month, offering customers a choice of prosciutto & melon or apple cinnamon chia pudding for breakfast.
• Lunch & dinner options include a Thai noodle salad or a mezze plate.
• American last provided fresh food for first class on these routes in 2019.
• Currently, first class passengers on these flights receive smaller, packaged snacks.
• American Airlines has fallen behind Delta Air Lines & United Airlines in profits & investments in premium options.
• The carrier is working to improve premium offerings through new cabins, lounges, & plans for seatback screens on narrow-body fleets.