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American Airlines Thanksgiving Inflight Meals
American Airlines is serving up Thanksgiving inflight meals to travelers starting November 18, 2025.
American Airlines (IATA: AA, ICAO: AAL) will introduce Thanksgiving inflight meals beginning on November 18, 2025, across both domestic and international services. The seasonal menu is designed to provide traditional holiday dishes onboard and to boost the passenger experience during one of the U.S. travel season’s busiest weeks.
Passengers can expect familiar holiday fare prepared for inflight service, with trays tailored to aircraft galley constraints and food-safety regulations. American says the initiative is part of a broader effort by U.S. carriers to differentiate product offerings during peak travel periods and improve customer satisfaction.
What to expect from Thanksgiving inflight meals
The airline will offer the seasonal menus on mainline flights operated by American’s fleet (AA / AAL). Exact menu items, availability by route, and whether the meals will be included or available for purchase were not detailed in the initial announcement. Travelers booked for the holiday period should check their flight communications or the airline app for specific meal information.
- Availability: Thanksgiving inflight meals will be offered on select domestic and international flights starting November 18, 2025; check AA communications for route-specific details.
This move follows a growing trend among carriers to use food and service experiences as a competitive differentiator, especially around major holidays like Thanksgiving. For many passengers, a familiar holiday meal at 30,000 feet can turn a stressful travel day into a small comfort.
Practical tip: if you have dietary restrictions, review American’s special-meal options ahead of travel or contact customer service. Menus served onboard are adapted for safety and storage, so portions and presentation will differ from a home-cooked meal but aim to capture the seasonal flavors passengers expect.
