Following the debut of summer routes to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI); Naples, Italy (NAP); and Venice, Italy (VCE), American Airlines is adding a taste of Europe to the inflight experience. Starting today, the reimagined inflight menu brings the flavors of Italy, France, Germany, and more.
Travelers’ European experiences start at 35,000 ft.
Once at cruising altitude, American Airlines passengers on a European getaway can start experiencing the continent before the wheels touch down. The airline chose dishes that reflect the intricate recipes and tastes of Europe’s traditional cuisines. The meals are available to those traveling in Flagship Business, a Flagship Preferred seat, or Flagship Suite seats flying to Paris (CDG); Nice, France (NCE); Rome (FCO); Milan (MXP); VCE; NAP; Barcelona, Spain (BCN); Madrid (MAD); Frankfurt, Germany (FRA); Munich (MUC); London (LHR); EDI; and Dublin (DUB).
Additionally, American will give travelers four more hours to preorder their meals. Prior to the change, passengers could order up to 24 hours beforehand. Now, the limit is 20 hours.
For an extra special dining experience, American curated meals inspired by specific European destinations, like Rome, Italy; Frankfurt, Germany; Paris, France, and more.
Here’s a sampling of what European travelers can experience (via American Airlines):
| European inspiration | Entrée option | Travel inspiration |
| The romantic and wistful landscapes of Provence, France | Rustic yet refined ratatouille or a decadent porcini short rib paired with creamy polenta, blue cheese, walnuts and a medley of roasted beets and zucchini | ParisNice, France |
| The simple and timeless elegance of Italy’s picturesque Amalfi Coast | Herbed short rib set against a colorful butternut squash medley and pea risotto, finished with a thyme demi-glace or a pan-seared halibut with fingerling potatoes and olive-caper relish | RomeMilanNaples, ItalyVenice, Italy |
| Flavors from the verdant heartland of Germany | Spaetzle tossed with grilled zucchini, cremini mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes or a crisp schnitzel accompanied by potatoes and blistered tomatoes | Frankfurt, GermanyMunich |
| Spain’s bold and vibrant spirit | Mar y mar paella — a seafood lover’s dream — or seared paprika sea bass served with squid ink rice and piquillo pepper sauce | Barcelona, SpainMadrid |
| The comforting sophistication of the United Kingdom and Ireland | Mustard-crusted lamb served with tender turnips, peas and baby carrots in a rich lamb reduction or a peppercorn short rib dish with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables finished in a velvety demi sauce | DublinEdinburgh, ScotlandLondon |
