An American Airlines plane taxis out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport in northwest Chicago, Illinois, on January 15, 2026.
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american airlines The airline announced Wednesday that it will offer small, fresh “appetizers” in first class between its New York and Chicago hubs. This is the company’s latest effort to attract high-spending customers.
The changes start this month. Customers can choose from two options including prosciutto and melon or apple cinnamon chia pudding for breakfast and Thai noodle salad or mezze plates for lunch and dinner, American Airlines announced Wednesday.
The last time American Airlines offered fresh food in first class on these routes was in 2019, a spokesperson said. First class customers on these flights are now provided with smaller packaged snacks. Airlines often have limited food options on short-haul flights, even in first class.
Americans fell behind delta airlines and united airlines Contribute to profits and investments in premium options. In recent years, the company has been working to strengthen its premium services, including plans for new cabins, lounges, and seat-back screens for its narrow-body aircraft.
