This shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. Late last year Delta ran a test where they served free meals in economy on select transcon flights. I guess the feedback was positive, as in early February they announced that they'd introduce free meals on flights between New York and Los Angeles/San Francisco as of…
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Another case of UA/AA following DL: first revenue-based program, then basic economy, and now even the sandwiches. Why do they even hire managers at these airlines if all they can do is just copy management from competitors?
And the peer pressure is now full-on on that other airline named United. UA still has not matched other airlines with longhaul east coast to HNL food offerings. I doubt UA will react. Have no reaction (except a negative reaction) is usually UA's reaction.
So now the checked luggage fee includes a bag of crisps and finger food item. Why not have a mini-convenience store by the gate with mini-bar items for sale with the swipe of a card?
Since these routes are served with the 32B, there aren't that many coach seats to start. F and J already get them.
AA should like add them to routes like BOS,PHL,DCA,CLT to LAX and SFO.
Honestly, I fly on the lowest fare classes regularly. Including food, even if it's this crap, could sway my airline preferences.
I'm flying to Maui on May 3rd on American. I wish they would have done a more extensive rollout
Maybe they can start giving food in business and first after 8pm. Howboutdat ?
I can get a full meal in economy on a Europe bound flight or South America bound flight leaving at midnight, but I can't get a meal on a 6 hour transcon that leaves at 8:19PM.
I kind of wish they would go the other way - more premium food options for sale. Personally I'd like to fly where you could install an app and order food drinks that way rather than having the cart service.