DALLAS _ In an industry where no popular change goes uncopied for very long, American Airlines announced Tuesday it's bringing back free coach meals on two of its longest domestic routes, mirroring a move made by rival Delta Air Lines last month.
American plans to introduce a selection of free meals on transcontinental flights in both directions between New York and Los Angeles and New York and San Francisco beginning May 1. Options vary based on the time of the flight and will include a continental breakfast or a boxed meal with a sandwich wrap, chips and dessert, the carrier said. A vegetarian option and a fruit and cheese plate will also be available.
"Some of our best customers fly our trans-continental routes and we want to give them a top-notch onboard experience," American's vice president of global marketing Fernand Fernandez said in a statement. "Providing complimentary meals in the Main Cabin is yet another step we're taking to enhance our service in this competitive market."
