If variety is the spice of life, it’s also a great thing to have when selecting something to eat on your next flight on Alaska Airlines.
Their guests told them they enjoy their fresh food options but they’re eager for more to choose from.
They’ve increased the variety of their food offerings, from doubling the number of pre-order options in the main cabin to giving their First Class guests up to five different entrees to pick up on their flights.
They’ve also added a new, family-friendly sandwich to their onboard menu in the main cabin – great for young travelers and even those who are young at heart.
Named by one of their employees, Jetsetter’s Jam is their take on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich – that’s peanut free.
It’s made instead with toasted cashew and oat butter and a homemade strawberry compote on a sweet croissant bread, paired with fresh fruit and a slice of Tillamook cheese.
Alaska continues to offer freshly-prepared meals in First Class on their flights as short as 550 miles.
Other U.S. airlines don’t offer fresh food items on flights unless they’re longer than 900 miles.
Their guests in First Class also have more vegan and gluten-free options available to reserve before their flight by using their industry-leading pre-order feature on their mobile app or website.
Fresh food in the main cabin is available only by pre-ordering it, so making a selection before you fly is the way to go.
A Sampling of What’s New in First Class
Guests have a choice of up to five different entrees on coast-to-coast and Hawaii flights, and four options on most other flights.
Breakfast features menu options like the Beecher’s Mushroom Omelet, Chicken Sausage Breakfast Bowl and Lemon Blueberry Pancakes.
Lunch options include a Wedge Salad with Applewood Bacon, Korean Barbeque Chicken Sandwich and Caramelized Onion Angus Burger.
We have new dinner options on long-haul flights including Chimichurri Flat Iron Steak, Herb Roasted Chicken, Lemon Fennel Manicotti and Ginger Beef Stir-Fry Noodles.
We’ve added Beecher’s Flagship Mac and Cheese as a comfort classic on certain flights.
For a little spice, Alicia’s Pork Carnitas Tamale – handcrafted with organic ingredients in the Bay Area – is now available on select flights departing the Bay Area.
Vegan options are available for pre-order on all meal service flights including items such as a Harissa and Chorizo Frittata made with plant-based JUST Egg, a Spicy Tofu Wrap and a White Bean Chili with Grilled Polenta.
As they continue to elevate their guest experience, glassware is returning on their regional E175 flights and printed menus return on their coast-to-coast and Hawaii flights.
What’s New in the Main Cabin
They’ve more than doubled the number of pre-order options that their guests can purchase in the Main Cabin, with a wider variety of selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner by offering different choices for outbound and inbound trips.
Breakfast options will include a Turkey, Bacon & Tomato Bagel Sandwich and Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich.
Lunch and dinner options include two new salad choices designed in partnership with Evergreens Salad: Stand Banh Mi and Strawberry Fields for Chevre.
There are also two new wraps to enjoy: Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma and Chicken Mango.
On flights to and from Hawaii, they’re bringing back hot food with the return of their famous Tillamook cheeseburger with more hot food choices planned for the future.
Their famous Signature Fruit and Cheese Platter and Fresh Start Protein Platters remain available in addition to more variety of sandwiches and salads.
The new Jetsetter’s Jam sandwich is available for purchase by pre-order in the main cabin on flights over 775 miles.
They made the decision years ago to be a peanut-free airline.
The development of this new sandwich was created with safety in mind for guests with nut allergies.
To prevent any reactions to food items they serve, allergens are listed on all guest-facing pre-order platforms as well as on the meals themselves.
They’re also offering the Kid’s Choice Picnic Pack which is completely nut free and available on all flights over 670 miles.
For beverages, First Class guests can enjoy wines from Ste. Chapelle – the oldest winery in Idaho led by a female winemaker – and now serves Fat Tire Amber Ale from New Belgium, which is the first-ever completely carbon-neutral beer.
In July, Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing Hazy IPA will join the mix along with a Schilling Hard Cider.
They know convenience matters.
That’s why they emphasize their pre-order program for meal selections.
It’s easy for their guests to order their favorites up to two weeks before their flight and up to 20 hours prior to departure in all cabins.
Picnic Packs do not require pre-ordering and they’re available onboard most flights longer than two hours.