American Airlines restores fresh first class meals on New York and Chicago routes

American Airlines announced it is reintroducing fresh food choices to first class passengers on flights between its New York and Chicago hubs. Starting this month, travelers can select between breakfast options like prosciutto and melon or apple cinnamon chia pudding, and lunch or dinner choices such as a Thai noodle salad or mezze plate. The carrier last offered fresh food on these specific routes in 2019, relying on smaller, packaged snacks in the interim. The update forms part of a broader push by the airline to enhance its premium offerings and attract higher-spending customers in an effort to keep pace with competitors like Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.