American Airlines introduces centennial‑inspired menu celebrating 100 years of flight

As American Airlines celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, the company is marking the milestone with a new series of centennial-themed inflight dining offerings.

Beginning Feb. 9, customers will be able to preorder these celebratory dishes ahead of their flights. The menus debut in March for international and transcontinental Flagship^® First and Flagship^® Business, followed by an April launch in domestic First Class. Inspired by the flavors and culinary trends of the 1920s - the decade American first took flight - the dishes bring a modern interpretation of the era to today's premium travel experience.

"Our centennial year is a chance to reflect on how far we've come while continuing to elevate the experience for our customers," said Rhonda Crawford, American's SVP of Customer Experience Design and Strategy. "These menus celebrate the flavors that defined the early days of American Airlines in a way that feels special and memorable for today's travelers."

A taste of the 1920s in domestic First Class (April)

The domestic First Class menu features modern interpretations of beloved dishes from the 1920s, including:

• A crisp Waldorf salad
• Boursin cream cheese dip (available only on domestic long-haul routes)
• Beef Wellington with roasted vegetables and asparagus with bearnaise sauce
• A pecan tart for dessert

Elevated classics in international and transcontinental Flagship^® First and Flagship^® Business (March-August)

Customers traveling in international Business Class and transcontinental Business Class will experience a refined menu inspired by the sophistication of 1920s hotel dining. The appetizer course features:

• A classic prawn cocktail
• A crisp Waldorf salad

In April - American's centennial month - the appetizer is further elevated with:

• Caviar
• Blinis
• A deviled egg finished with creme fraiche

Entree selections include:

• Beef Wellington with bearnaise sauce and roasted vegetables
• Chicken Florentine roulade served with mashed potatoes and mushroom sauce

These limited-time offerings will be available across domestic First Class, international Business Class and transcontinental Business Class through August, giving customers celebratory touches throughout their journey. Each dish reflects the elegance and culinary character of the decade, thoughtfully adapted for the modern inflight experience.

Celebrating a century of American Airlines

These centennial-inspired menus are part of a broader celebration recognizing 100 years of connecting people, places and cultures around the world. They join a series of initiatives already underway, including the debut of a special centennial livery, the rollout of American's new centennial logo across digital channels and aircraft, and the launch of a dedicated centennial site where customers can explore the airline's history and shop commemorative merchandise. Throughout 2026, customers will continue to see additional centennial touches - from limited-edition amenity kits and pajamas to other celebratory moments - with more initiatives to be announced throughout the year.