Beverage service on American Airlines starts again as customers return to the skies

U.S. mega-carrier, American Airlines has confirmed that from the 1st of May it will reintroduce full beverage service in all domestic premium cabins and a month later it will reintroduce beverage services, including canned drinks, juice and water in the main cabin.

The airline says the safety and well-being of customers and crew is a top priority which has been taken into consideration when bringing back the beverage service. American worked hand-in-hand with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and medical experts from American’s Travel Health Advisory Panel to determine the safest way to carefully return the food and beverage programme.

“American’s reintroduction of beverage service is a careful and informed process to ensure everyone on board feels safe and comfortable,” said Brady Byrnes, Vice President of Flight Service. “When customers fly with American, they are trusting us with their safety."

Feedback from flight attendants and customers will be closely considered as more food and beverage service is introduced incrementally.

Passengers will still need to wear a face-covering whilst onboard, which can briefly be removed when they are drinking or eating, as per U.S federal guidelines.  

Domestic beverage service details:

Domestic Premium Cabin

Beginning May 1: Full complimentary beverage service, including alcohol, canned drinks, juice and water.

Domestic Main Cabin

Beverage service is currently provided on flights longer than 2,200 miles (approximately four hours or more).

Beginning June 1: Complimentary beverage service, including canned drinks, juice and water.

Later this summer: Full main cabin beverage service, including alcoholic beverage options, along with American’s popular buy-on-board food program.

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