American Airlines Introduces Winter Lounge Menu Updates and New Culinary Stations
American Airlines is welcoming the new year with updated culinary offerings across its premium lounges. Guests can now experience refreshed winter menus in Flagship and other premium lounges, with additional interactive dining concepts set to roll out in select Admirals Club locations nationwide starting January 2026.
Seasonal Winter Menus in Flagship and Premium Lounges
The updated winter menus highlight seasonal ingredients and warm, balanced flavours across a mix of sweet and savoury dishes. These selections represent a snapshot of the broader offerings available throughout the lounge network.
Los Angeles (LAX) Flagship lounge
Apricot and ginger pork loin with baby spinach, kale and micro cilantro
Cinnamon matcha pancakes with mandarin orange syrup, raspberries and mint
Grapefruit and fennel goat cheese salad with baby arugula, heirloom radish, farro, glazed pecans, sultanas, mint and white balsamic grapefruit vinaigrette
Chicago (ORD) Flagship lounge
Curried artichoke orange salad with shaved fennel, mint and curry vinaigrette
Honey mascarpone and fig parfait with roasted pistachios and almonds
Coconut lemongrass salmon with fried eggplant and chickpeas
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Flagship lounge
Beef bulgogi and poached egg with sticky rice, butternut squash, kimchi, sautéed mushrooms, garlic chilli oil, seaweed flakes, scallions and toasted sesame
Mediterranean couscous salad with olives, baby artichokes, red onions, feta and lemon oregano dressing
Beet and farro salad with goat cheese and vinaigrette
Philadelphia (PHL) Flagship lounge
Farro and squash salad with butternut squash, pomegranate arils and citrus vinaigrette
Mini pretzels with Dijon mustard and Yards beer cheese sauce
Custom pho bar with broth, tofu, lemongrass chicken soy, vermicelli noodles and a range of fresh garnishes
Miami (MIA) Flagship lounge
Blistered shishito peppers with sesame chimichurri and pearl onions
Cocoa bar with assorted toppings and sauces
Peruvian chaufa bowls action station with brown rice, chorizo, fried tofu and vegetables
New York (JFK) premium lounges
(Chelsea Lounge, Soho Lounge and Greenwich Lounge)
Pulled short rib sliders (Greenwich)
Avocado tartine on toasted sourdough (Chelsea)
Signature burgers, including a house-made veggie patty and Pat LaFrieda smash-patty options (Soho)
New Culinary Action Stations in Admirals Club Lounges
Beginning January 2026, American Airlines will introduce new culinary action stations in select Admirals Club lounges. Eligible Citi / AAdvantage Mastercard cardmembers and Admirals Club members will have access to freshly prepared bagel and waffle bars designed to add variety to the pre-flight experience.
Bagel bars will be available in Nashville (BNA), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), Phoenix (PHX) and San Francisco (SFO), offering a range of toppings such as avocado, smoked salmon, prosciutto, fresh herbs and assorted condiments.
Waffle bars will launch in Boston (BOS), Charlotte (CLT), Washington Reagan (DCA), New York (JFK and LGA), Miami (MIA) and Philadelphia (PHL), with spreads, toppings and gluten-free options available on request.
What’s Next
The winter menus debut in lounges starting December 10. Flagship lounges will transition to spring menus in February, followed by Admirals Club locations in March, continuing the airline’s focus on evolving its lounge dining program throughout the year.
American Airlines continues to invest in its ground experience, integrating seasonal menus and interactive dining concepts into the overall customer journey.
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