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American Airlines is expanding its culinary offerings across its premium lounges and offering travelers refreshed winter menus and new experiential food stations in select Admirals Club® locations beginning in January 2026. The upgrades highlight the airline’s commitment to elevating the lounge experience with seasonal flavors, chef-crafted dishes, and interactive dining options.
Seasonal Menus Arrive in Flagship® and Premium Lounges
Lounge guests in major hub cities will enjoy a variety of new dishes that showcase warm spices, hearty ingredients, and fresh seasonal produce. Each Flagship® Lounge features unique regional offerings this winter. These include:
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Flagship® Lounge
- Curried artichoke orange salad with shaved fennel
- Honey mascarpone and fig parfait with roasted nuts
- Coconut lemongrass salmon with fried eggplant and chickpeas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Flagship® Lounge
- Beef bulgogi and poached egg bowl with sticky rice and kimchi
- Mediterranean couscous salad with olives, artichokes and feta
- Beet and farro salad with goat cheese
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Flagship® Lounge
- Apricot and ginger pork loin with baby greens
- Cinnamon matcha pancakes topped with mandarin orange syrup
- Grapefruit and fennel goat cheese salad with farro and glazed pecans
Miami International Airport (MIA) Flagship® Lounge
- Blistered shishito peppers with sesame chimichurri
- Ghirardelli cocoa bar with mix-ins and toppings
- Peruvian chaufa bowls with chorizo, tofu and seasonal vegetables
New York John F Kennedy International (JFK) Premium Lounges (Chelsea, Soho, and Greenwich)
- Pulled short rib sliders (Greenwich)
- Avocado tartine with mache salad and pickled shallots (Chelsea)
- Signature burgers, including a house-made veggie patty and two Pat LaFrieda smash burgers (Soho)
Philadelphia International Airrport (PHL) Flagship® Lounge
- Farro and squash salad with pomegranate and citrus vinaigrette
- Mini pretzels with Yards beer cheese sauce
- Custom pho bar with broth, noodles, proteins and fresh herb
New Action Stations Coming to Admirals Club® Lounges
Beginning January 2026, several Admirals Club® locations will introduce fresh bagel and waffle bars. These stations will be available to Admirals Club® members and eligible Citi® cardholders. Action stations include:
Bagel Bars
Toppings include smoked salmon, prosciutto, avocado, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a full range of condiments. These will be found at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Nashville International Airport (BNA), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Waffle Bars
Guests can add maple syrup, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, fruit, sprinkles and more, with gluten-free options available. These will be found in Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Miami International Airport (MIA), New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Anthony’s Take: American Airlines continues to invest in enhancing the premium travel experience and these new menus look delicious. I’ll be definitely checking some out in the near future.
(Image Credits: American Airlines.)
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