Meal Review: American Airlines Domestic First Class Steel Cut Oatmeal

Enroute from Baltimore to Phoenix, I had a choice between a steal cut oatmeal and a quiche florentine. Not being terribly hungry and in for a heavy dish, I decided on the oatmeal.

Route: Baltimore, MD to Phoenix, AZ

Aircraft: A320

Meal Window: Breakfast

Meal: Steel cut oatmeal with mixed berries and brown sugar

Meal service on this flight was fairly lackluster, and wasn’t the most efficient, but in any event, here’s a review.

Upon selection of our meals, an initial beverage service was offered and I selected the usual cranberry juice. Awhile later (not really in any expeditious manner) our food was served.
On the meal tray included:

• Fresh fruit including berries, kiwi, orange, cantaloupe and honeydew mellon
• A honey-wheat roll (there was no choice for the usual biscuit)
• Steel cut oatmeal plate
• Dried fruit package
• Brown sugar cup
• Reduced fat carton of milk

My impressions of the meal:

• The fruit plate was improved over the older versions. This one was even garnished with some mint, which was a nice touch.
• I was unimpressed with the lack in choice of bread. It was the roll or nothing.
• I wished the “mixed berries” were fresh instead of dried.
• The oatmeal was actually rather good, especially when mixed with the brown sugar. It wasn’t bad. To un-thicken the mix, one could add milk to taste.

This honestly wasn’t a bad meal, though I think there are some improvements to be had. It’s a good “standby” meal should the usual egg option not be available.