Alaska Airlines Adds Fresh In-Flight Food Options

Alaska Airlines this week announced the expansion of its food and beverage menu to include a wider variety of onboard snack and meal options. Main Cabin guests will find more than double the number of items previously available for pre-order, while First Class flyers can now choose from among five different entrees for in-flight meals.

We’re always looking to spark joy with great food and drink on board our flights, delivering a delicious meal or craft beverage with care as part of our award-winning service,” Todd Traynor-Corey, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of guest products, said in a news release. “What our guests have to say is important, and they told us that more food and beverage variety would be great, so we set out to make that happen. We’ve worked hard to give our guests of all ages a wider selection of food, from classic comfort food to more healthful options all while representing the vibrant flavors of the West Coast.”

Newly-added Main Cabin offerings include a new allergy- and family-friendly sandwich called Jetsetter’s Jam, which is the Seattle-based airline’s fresh spin on the time-honored PB&J. Instead of peanut butter, a toasted cashew-and-oat spread is paired with strawberry compote, spread over sweet croissant bread, and paired with fresh fruit and a Tillamook cheese slice. Alaska’s number-one staff pick, it’s a great choice for junior flyers, as well as adult passengers who are craving a classic comfort food.

Main Cabin passengers can purchase the new Jetsetter’s Jam sandwich by pre-order on flights of over 775 miles. A Kid’s Choice Picnic Pack, which is completely free of nuts, is available without the need to pre-order aboard most flights lasting longer than two hours, traveling distances of over 670 miles.

Guests who hold reservations in any cabin can pre-order their selections starting two weeks before their trip and planned and up until 20 hours prior to their departure time.

For First Class guests, Alaska continues offering freshly-prepared meals on flights traveling distances of just 550 miles or more, as opposed to other major airlines whose food items are only available on flights going farther than 900 miles. First Class passengers will find more vegan and gluten-free options available to reserve prior to takeoff using the carrier’s pre-order feature on the Alaska Airline mobile app or website. Main Cabin guests should note that most fresh food items are available to them only if they pre-order beforehand.