American Airlines Celebrates 100 Years of Flight with 1920s Era-Inspired Menu

Starting February 9, 2026, American Airlines’ customers will be able to pre-order centennial-inspired dishes ahead of their flights, as the airline celebrates their 100^th anniversary.

American Airlines Rolls Out 1920's Era Luxe Menu as Part of their 100th Anniversary Celebration - Courtesy American Airlines

On Friday (February 6, 2026), American Airlines announced the launch of a special centennial-themed menu.  Starting February 9, 2026, customers can preorder these celebratory dishes ahead of their flights. The menus will 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.

In Friday’s announcement, American Airlines’ SVP – Customer Experience, Design and Strategy, Rhonda Crawford, said,

“Our centennial year is a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come while continuing to elevate the experience for our customers.  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.”

From April 2026, the domestic First Class menu features modern interpretations of classic dishes from the 1920s, including a Waldorf salad, Boursin cream cheese dip (available only on domestic long-haul routes), Beef Wellington with roasted vegetables and asparagus with bearnaise sauce, and a pecan tart for dessert.

Guests 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 and a Waldorf salad.  During April, American Airlines’ centennial month, the appetizers will be further elevated with caviar, blinis, and a deviled egg finished with crème fraiche.  Entrée selections will include Beef Wellington with bearnaise sauce and roasted vegetables, and Chicken Florentine roulade served with mashed potatoes and mushroom sauce.

The limited‑time menus 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.

These centennial‑inspired menus are part of American's 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.

Source: American Airlines