Sunday, January 4, 2026

American Airlines Announces Winter Lounge Menu Updates And New Culinary Active Stations For The New Year

American Airlines is ushering in the new year with exciting culinary updates across its premium lounges. Travelers can now enjoy refreshed winter menus in lounges, followed by new experiential offerings in select Admirals Club® lounge locations nationwide starting January 2026.

Seasonal menus in Flagship and premium lounges

The below chef‑crafted winter plates provide just a sampling of the refreshed menus and showcase seasonal produce, warm spices and inviting flavors. From sweet to savory, these highlights offer a taste of what’s new, with additional dishes available across 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 shave 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:
Mediterranean couscous salad (DFW)

Beef bulgogi and poached egg with sticky rice, butternut squash, kimchi, sauteed mushrooms, garlic chili oil, seaweed flakes, scallions and toasted sesame

Mediterranean couscous salad with mixed 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 (PHL)

Farro and squash salad with butternut squash, imported farro, pomegranate arils and citrus vinaigrette

Mini pretzels with Dijon mustard and Yards beer cheese sauce

Custom pho bar with pho broth, tofu, lemongrass chicken soy, vermicelli noodles, sliced yellow onion, bean sprouts, lime wedges, mint, Thai basil, scallions, cilantro, jalapeƱo, sweet chili, tamari, hoisin and sambal

Miami (MIA) Flagship® lounge:

Blistered shishito peppers with sesame chimichurri and pearl onions

Ghirardelli cocoa bar with butterscotch sticks, white and dark chocolate chips, marshmallows, Andes Mints, whipped topping and caramel and chocolate sauce

Peruvian chaufa bowls action station with brown rice, chorizo, fried tofu, hoisin sauce, carrots, napa cabbage, charred corn, scallions, cilantro, red peppers, tamari and broccoli

New York (JFK) joint premium lounges (The Chelsea Lounge™, Soho Lounge™ and Greenwich Lounge™ experiences):

Pulled short rib sliders (Greenwich)

Avocado tartine with smashed avocado, toasted sourdough, mache salad, heart of palm, pickled shallot, fresno pepper and radish (Chelsea)

Signature burgers (The Soho, Bushwick and East Village burgers): A trio of chef‑crafted options, including a house‑made veggie patty with vegan aioli, and two Pat LaFrieda smash‑patty creations featuring toppings such as English cheddar, caramelized onions, smoky aioli and artisanal buns (Soho)

New culinary action stations in Admirals Club lounges

American is expanding its experiential culinary program in select Admirals Club® lounges nationwide. Beginning in January 2026, eligible Citi® / AAdvantage® Mastercard® cardmembers and Admirals Club® members will enjoy freshly prepared bagel and waffle bars, designed to add comfort and variety to the preflight routine.

Bagel bars — locations include Nashville (BNA), DFW, LAX, ORD, Phoenix (PHX) and San Francisco (SFO)

Toppings: avocado, tomato, arugula, red pepper, red onion, prosciutto, smoked salmon, fresh dill and capers

Condiments: cream cheeses, hot sauces, olive oil, honey, everything seasoning and lemon

Waffle bars — locations include Boston (BOS), Charlotte (CLT), Washington Reagan (DCA), JFK, New York (LGA), MIA and PHL

Spreads: maple syrup, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and almond butter

Toppings: powdered sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, coconut, fresh fruit and sprinkles

Gluten-free options will be available upon request

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